Great Acting, Great Directing, Great Film

Rating: 9/10 (5 February 2011)

I can quite confidently say that this is one of the best directed films I have ever seen. The way Scorsese has it a Ace's recollection of past happenings and has narration whilst the plot unravels is really clever and works so well. It kept my attention throughout and I thoroughly enjoyed it. Despite the fact that it is quite a long film, there wasn't ever a point when I thought it was slow or boring.
Some great acting from De Niro and, like in goodfellas, Joe Pesci plays the blood thirsty tough guy perfectly. Sharon Stone also plays a great part but makes herself very unlikeable (at least that's what i found).
Overall, it was a very enjoyable film with strong storyline, great acting, perfect directing and also made in the year I was born. I would definitely recommend it to anyone who is interested in Scorsese's films, and Mafia films, unless they dislike the use of swearing or violence.