Casino

Name: Casino
Genre: Biography, Drama, Crime
Released: November 22, 1995
Duration: 178 min
Rating: 73
Cast: Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone

1995

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MCA/Universal Pictures | Release Date: November 22, 1995 | R

Starring: Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone

Summary: A in-depth look at the operation of a Las Vegas casino in the 1970s, Scorsese's film chronicles the rise and fall of casino manager Ace Rothstein (Robert De Niro).

Director: Martin Scorsese

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 178 min

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25	#25 Best Movie of 1995
9	#9 Most Discussed Movie of 1995
5	#5 Most Shared Movie of 1995

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Roger Ebert

Scorsese tells his story with the energy and pacing he's famous for, and with a wealth of little details that feel just right. Read full review

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Possesses a stylistic boldness and verisimilitude that is virtually matchless. Read full review

Film.com Sean Means

Eye-popping, exhilarating and occasionally a bit stomach-churning.

Rick Groen

Visually impressive, splendidly performed, thematically significant, this is a movie in full possession of every key cinematic asset except one -- a solid script. Casino is a polished vehicle with an untuned engine. Read full review

Kenneth Turan

One of the ironies of Casino is that even though Scorsese is interested in the story's wider implications, he focuses so much energy on that unsavory romantic triangle that he and the film lose sight of the larger issues. Read full review

Film.com John Hartl

This might have been a very good movie if it had lost about one of its three hours.

Desson Thomson

Roll past this casino. Read full review

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EconomistBR

Apr 7, 2007

A great movie, the plot was amazing. The dialogues unbelievable. The exchanges between Pesci and De Niro are classical.

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Tss5078

Feb 23, 2013

Scorsese's epic true story about how the mafia build Vegas, is as close to a perfect movie as I have ever seen! The story is just so good and you will be hard pressed to ever find a better pair of performances than the ones by Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. I love this film, I loved it theScorsese's epic true story about how the mafia build Vegas, is as close to a perfect movie as I have ever seen! The story is just so good and you will be hard pressed to ever find a better pair of performances than the ones by Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci. I love this film, I loved it the first time I saw it, and I loved it the hundredth time I saw it. Casino follows a pair of gangsters who earned their reputations in Las Vegas in two very different ways. De Niro is Ace Rothstein, the man with the plan. He always made money, but since he was Jewish, he was never fully trusted. Pesci is of course, Nicky Santoro, the tough guy who says seven thousand times, while doing things his own way. Everything about this movie is pure genius. It's on my top ten list and I suspect will always have its place.… Expand

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VaiKelly

Mar 23, 2011

Just when you think you've had enough of Martin Scorcese's gangster movies, comes this captivating new thrill - Casino! Scorcese has Robert de Niro subtle, meticulous, and ruthless, Joe Pesci is every inch the tough-guy gangster who never backs down, but has a temper that is rather tooJust when you think you've had enough of Martin Scorcese's gangster movies, comes this captivating new thrill - Casino! Scorcese has Robert de Niro subtle, meticulous, and ruthless, Joe Pesci is every inch the tough-guy gangster who never backs down, but has a temper that is rather too immature and loose. Sam Rothstein (de Niro's character) is efficient and serves his bosses well - he's always sending the goodies back home! Sharon Stone's Ginger is a wreck, drug-induced, unstable, irrational, and apparently, very stupid. Now, how did she lure Rothstein's cool cat personality to fall for her? That's everyday life for you - the smart, cool ones do fall for those types - beautiful, with a personality and body to match, until the gold sheens off the statuette day by day. Pesci's fight scenes are brutal, but real. There is no pretence in these scenes - there is enough violence in the world to disguise such brutal depictions on celluloid. I enjoyed the desert scene, when Rothstein captures the essence in his narration as Pesci's character races through the desert - you didn't know what you could get from Pesci's character. Casino is just a magnificently handled subject, Scorcese has not gone over the top or over-done it, it's impeccably handled, the actors are just apt in their parts, and it is just fascinating to see how the gulf spreads between de Niro and Pesci's characters. Thumps up for Casino - if I may dare say it, it surpasses Goodfellas in its power and impact, and ultimately overpowers Scorcese's later movie, The Departed. Yes it does, I'm betting on it....with Sam Rothstein's back-from-the-dead character on the line!… Expand

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MikeWazowski2

May 12, 2019

One of the best movies of 1995, but alas, sadly, it wasn’t even up for best picture the year it came out and I really don’t understand why. This is probably Scorsese’s most overlooked film. Casino is a great movie and so underrated by a lot of people. Should really have a higher score thanOne of the best movies of 1995, but alas, sadly, it wasn’t even up for best picture the year it came out and I really don’t understand why. This is probably Scorsese’s most overlooked film. Casino is a great movie and so underrated by a lot of people. Should really have a higher score than it has right now from critics. This is one of the best movies I’ve seen in my life, I’d put it right under Goodfellas and slightly above the Departed. It’s under appreciated and this is a movie that doesn’t get talked about enough. If you are easily offended by violence and swearing, then this film or any of Scorsese’s movies for that matter, might not be for you. But if you’re a big, diehard Scorcese fan or just into gangster movies or cinema in general, I consider this one a must watch. Make your own opinions on the film and go ahead and rate it. Overall, I give this movie a very high 9/10. Amazing soundtrack and great acting make this an excellent movie watching experience. Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, and Robert De Niro really nailed it.
In my opinion, almost as great as Goodfellas, like right up there. If you’re a little bit squeamish, well, you should still enjoy it. That’s all I have to say.… Expand

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MovieGuys

Mar 30, 2014

Casino lays out it game plan, and then reels us into the gambling empire Scorcese has created. It is a bit scattered at first, but it gets its chips together and plays its cards right, for the most part. Eventually, the film goes off on tangents for certain storylines, and others get leftCasino lays out it game plan, and then reels us into the gambling empire Scorcese has created. It is a bit scattered at first, but it gets its chips together and plays its cards right, for the most part. Eventually, the film goes off on tangents for certain storylines, and others get left dry. But in the end, the movie comes together and almost all loose ends are tied up. Casino will pass as one of Scorcese's longest pictures, but definitely not his best.… Expand

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JoshC

Nov 19, 2006

Underrated upon it's initial release, this film is worth a second look. It;s not among Marty's best films, however, it's vastley more compelling than self important junk like Bringing out the Dead.

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PANCHO_SANSA

Aug 15, 2019

Pointless movie with a sanitized gangster plot. Apart from one scene with good acting from Joe Pesci, there isn't a likable charater in this movie. Ace is a cuckold that literally gets pushed around the whole movie, you can tell that the people who wrote this have no clue how real criminalsPointless movie with a sanitized gangster plot. Apart from one scene with good acting from Joe Pesci, there isn't a likable charater in this movie. Ace is a cuckold that literally gets pushed around the whole movie, you can tell that the people who wrote this have no clue how real criminals act and think.… Expand

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