Unbelievably underrated. As good as GoodFellas. A true Scorese classic.

Rating: 10/10 (19 February 2012)

This is a movie that I have watched 50 times. And all I want to do is watch it again.
Let me start of by saying, a lot of people keep saying 'This is not as good as GoodFellas'. Well that's simply not true. The movie is based on the real story of the upbringing of Las Vegas as we know it today and the main people behind it. This in itself is one the most fascinating mob stories of one of the most fascinating places on Earth and Martin Scorsese and all the actors have really brought this story on screen so incredibly well.
The movie will keep you glued to the screen and it's incredible detail,acting, voice overs and sets are nothing short of the work of a true genius of film making.
Robert DeNiro plays the role of Frank 'Lefty' Rosenthal and he portrays the character to perfection (seriously, it's inch perfect) along with Joe Pesci who scares the life out of you when you watch him in this movie. Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci's character) is the real muscle of the mob gang at that time in Vegas, and boy we can see that through Joe Pesci's incredible portrayal of the real life character.
It is important to mention the incredible performance by Sharon Stone as well. She pushed herself to the limit with this role and this role really needed someone at the limit, so they way she carried herself through this role is incredible.
Martin Scorsese, your detail in this movie is out of this world. There is not a second of the 2 hours and 50 minutes that is off key. It is perfect to the dot.
Phenomenal movie. A must watch. One of the all time greats.