Goodfellas Blazes A Path For Other Films To Follow.

Rating: Null/10 (21 June 2008)

'Goodfellas' blazes a path for other films to follow. This 1990 crime drama directed by Martin Scorsese, based on the book 'Wiseguy' by Nicholas Pileggi, tells the true story of Henry Hill. The film follows the rise and fall of three gangsters, spanning three decades. In my opinion, I believe Martin Scorsese's finest work to date. When I am at home, flipping through the channels, there are only a few select repeats that I could not pass up. 'Goodfellas' is one of them. There is simply no other movie that covers the gangster underworld in a more fun and interesting way. When there is a young director working very hard on a film, deep down they are aspiring to accomplish what this film brings to the table. 'Goodfellas' elicits every human aspect of life: there is laughter, fear, anxiety, happiness, sadness, and violence. Although these guys were not the nicest of people, Scorsese somehow or anotherÂ…gets the viewer to not only identify with the characters, but understand them, and ultimately to like them. The score, cinematography, editing, and performances will never be duplicated. 'Goodfellas' will remain as one of the finest films ever made. Martin Scorsese is a living legend whose attention to detail sets the bar so high for young filmmakers, it may seem impossible and simply unattainable. This film is a brilliant classic that will be ranked in everyone's top ten for decades to come. Drake Dietrick