Great entertainment, but no 'Goodfellas'

Rating: 8/10 (23 July 2017)

It's impossible not to compare 'Casino' to another of Scorsese's films - the gangster classic 'Goodfellas', which is my favourite film of his. 'Casino' is strikingly similar in style but is unfortunately overshadowed and often overlooked due to the success and popularity of 'Goodfellas'.
But while 'Casino' may be in the shadow of 'Goodfellas', it is still an excellent movie in its own right. The film oozes style with stunning cinematography and great attention to detail in every frame. In terms of the plot, I can't say it's anyway near as enthalling as 'Goodfellas', but there is still plenty of entertainment to be had despite the overly long running time.