My Favourite Scorese Film

Rating: Null/10 (10 April 2009)

Scorsese's phenomenal 'Casino' follows the same type of storytelling as his 'Goodfellas'. The director has the reputation of having his unique style and paying attention to every detail of film-making. 'Casino' sort of follows a documentary style voiced over by De Niro's Sam and Pesci's Nicky. Based on true events, the film mainly focuses on bookie Rothstein, his marriage with the gorgeous crackwhore/con-artist Ginger and his friendship with unstable nutjob Nicky.
The movie follows a smooth pace with excellent cinematography, effective visuals, slick editing and a fantastic soundtrack where the songs contribute to the storytelling. The film is longer than the usual two hour length general viewers are used to but I was hooked to the screen from start to finish. There was something so captivating about the glamorous, seductive and deadly world that Scorsese creates on screen.
Scorsese's regulars Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci are in top form. Sharon Stone perhaps delivers her career best in one of the most complex roles in a Scorese film. The supporting cast is solid.
'Casino' is no doubt one of Martin Scorsese's best and my favourite Scorsese film. I don't remember how many times I have watched it but recently I revisited it after about 10 years and it still seems to have the same effect on me as it did during first viewing.