Better than "Goodfellas"

Rating: Null/10 (8 June 2002)

I am one of the few film fans that does not adore "Goodfellas". I never thought it warranted the high praise it garnered. Therefore I had low expectations for "Casino" when it came out (actually I wonder why I even bothered seeing it considering all the similarities). The story here is tight and Deniro and Pesci are in their element, but Stone really drives the flick to it's depraved destination. She was excellent. And unlike many I loved the voiceovers and thought they provided a wry nexus to the work.
I presume that most reading these reviews have already seen this movie, but a word of caution to those who have not: The violence is blatant and HARSH (though not gratutious) so be prepared to be somewhat disturbed by it.