Goodfellas

Goodfellas is awesome, it exudes life experience and it is very likely one Martin Scorsese’s best film. Robert De Niro is excellent and Joe Pesci is truly unforgettable and deservedly received an Oscar. A masterpiece of world cinematography. (03/09/2004)

I simply don't remember "The Godfather", I can't remember everything, even though I have seen this legendary movie as well. However, I am quite curious if it is really that brilliant because it has a huge competition in "The Sopranos". Martin Scorsese showcases his knowledge of the Italian-American environment and once again shows us how capable he is of capturing human stories, especially the destruction of their lives. Robert De Niro takes a step back this time to allow Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta to stand out much more, especially for Liotta, it is definitely a life-changing role. (11/05/2013)

If Leone hadn't made Once Upon a Time in America and Coppola had never made The Godfather, this would definitely be the best gangster movie of all time. It is “only” the third best. I don’t like the ending much. I should be, well, different. (09/19/2007)

Scorsese is a household name in the realm of mafia films today, and Goodfellas, made by him, is a shining diamond that stands out from afar. Like The Godfather, Goodfellas doesn’t rely on heavy doses of action and shootouts, but rather on a well-crafted story, incredibly witty dialogues, and the best ensemble cast around. The main trio of actors made no mistakes throughout the film that would cause me to rethink my opinion. The dialogues delivered by Liotta as the narrator had me laughing out loud multiple times. De Niro's stone-faced demeanor was flawless once again. And Pesci? He’s a demon who undoubtedly deserved an Oscar for his supporting role. I wouldn’t want to befriend such a hot-headed man with a gun at his side, knowing I could lose my head at any moment. If the other actors shone, Joe Pesci simply doesn’t seem like he’s from this planet. An unforgettable performance, in my opinion. Another strength of the film was its portrayal of the absurdities in the everyday lives of mobsters, which a normal person can hardly imagine. It’s a true experience that won’t easily fade from my memory. And the scene with Pesci’s removal? I haven’t seen such an unpredictable and brilliantly conceived scene in a long time. I give it 91%. (01/26/2017)

A decent gangster film, but not as entertaining and action-packed as Carlito's Way. I missed a better cast here, except Robert de Niro, who was not even the main character. Ray Liotta is a B-movie actor, so I shake my head in confusion at the director's choice of the main character, but I’ve seen worse. There is not much action, the film is suitable for one viewing only, also because of the overblown running time, but fortunately I was not bored. The story is interesting, but unfortunately it didn’t pull me in. Martin Scorsese's direction, however, is perfectly fine.75% (01/13/2015)