Great Movie, but not as good as it's predecessor

Rating: 7/10 (29 December 2006)

Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci once again star in a Martin Scorsese mob movie, and yes it's a damn good film, but it does fail to live up to the standards set by 'Goodfellas' which used the same combination of talent. I think it's because Casino lacks the stylistic breaking new ground feel of the afore mentioned movie, and this distracts from the overall enjoyment a little.
De Niro puts in a Oscar worthy performance, as does Sharon Stone, she was superb in this movie. Joe Pesci once again plays the psychotic hard man with a certain flair for sadistic violence, a role he seems to act with brilliant ease; and of course Scorcese once again directs with his usual brand of genius.
If you liked this film, you simply have to see Goodfellas.
7/10