Flat, boring, simplistic movie.

Rating: 4/10 (24 November 2002)

Thought I should finally see this movie last year because it is one of those movies "you have to see". Cinematography notwithstanding, I found little to draw me into the film. I want to say that it has been dated, or perhaps too often imitated, but having just rewatched The Godfather I see what a good mafia movie should be. In a nutshell, the violence was expected, the dialogue was simplistic, and the plot went nowhere fast. I fought to stay awake awaiting a huge climax that never happened. But that is only my opinion, and a lot of people seem to like it, so judge for yourself.