Slick like a made-man's hair

Rating: Null/10 (2 October 1999)

Donnie Brasco is certainly an entertaining film. I has that depth that, sadly, many films seem to lack. All the actors come together nicely and gel well, however it is Al Pacino who steals the show.
Playing a low-down mafia odd-job man, he sees his final chance to make an impact on the mob world. You really do feel for Pacino throughout the film. He longs to be a 'made-man'- a successful mafioso, but seems to be stuck low down on the ladder. His character is strangely pathetic- aging, and with a drug addict son. Even though he is a trouble making, gun toting, man hitting scumbag, you want him to be successful in what he does. A moral conflict without any doubt.
Just a short review then, but don't think that the film couldn't have had a long one. You really should see this film, if just for Al Pacino's character. I've heard more than one person get in a flap about historical inaccuracies, but for the average person (ie. you and me), don't worry. Very entertaining and thought provoking, and a worthy 8/10