Goodfellas (1990)
Stars: Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci
Runtime: 146 minutes
Synopsis: The story of Henry Hill and his life in the mob, covering his relationship with his wife Karen Hill and his mob partners Jimmy Conway and Tommy DeVito in the Italian-American crime syndicate.
Performances: 5/5
Screenplay: 5/5
Costumes/Makeup: 5/5
Editing: 5/5
Cinematography: 5/5
Score/Soundtrack: 5/5
Verdict: "Goodfellas" is the ultimate gangster movie and quite possibly Martin Scorsese's most famous and accessible picture to date. I hadn't seen it in a while, which is a crime of itself, and with the near release of "The Irishman", I found the timing to be ideal for a rewatch.
Despite the film being 2 and a half hour long, and the story taking place over a time span of 3 decades, it never feels long in the slightest thanks to its immersive style designed to make the audience feel like a passive character in the film, as well as Thelma Schoonmaker as always meticulous editing job. "Goodfellas" follows the true story of Henry Hill, a gangster played by a great Ray Liotta who without a shadow of a doubt delivers the performance of his career. Alongside him, Robert De Niro, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino do an equally fantastic job as the people surrounding him, but it's Joe Pesci that steals the show in a performance that can easily be described as being iconic. Everything else, from cinematography to soundtrack is impressively handled and truly give life to a film that is filled with energy and character.
"Goodfellas" is pure cinema. It's a ride for the ages and definitely one of Scorsese's bests. If you haven't already seen it for some reason, do so as soon as possible, and if you're looking for a film to introduce you to the legendary director's filmography, I'd recommend starting with this one.
Despite the film being 2 and a half hour long, and the story taking place over a time span of 3 decades, it never feels long in the slightest thanks to its immersive style designed to make the audience feel like a passive character in the film, as well as Thelma Schoonmaker as always meticulous editing job. "Goodfellas" follows the true story of Henry Hill, a gangster played by a great Ray Liotta who without a shadow of a doubt delivers the performance of his career. Alongside him, Robert De Niro, Lorraine Bracco, and Paul Sorvino do an equally fantastic job as the people surrounding him, but it's Joe Pesci that steals the show in a performance that can easily be described as being iconic. Everything else, from cinematography to soundtrack is impressively handled and truly give life to a film that is filled with energy and character.
"Goodfellas" is pure cinema. It's a ride for the ages and definitely one of Scorsese's bests. If you haven't already seen it for some reason, do so as soon as possible, and if you're looking for a film to introduce you to the legendary director's filmography, I'd recommend starting with this one.
FINAL GRADE: 9/10
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