American cinema at its finest

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2001)

After years of pondering the question, I have concluded that this is my favorite film of all time. It has an extremely compelling narrative, strong acting performances, and wonderful cinematography. The film depicts years in the lives of Italian Americans in the mafia, and like a delicious Italian meal, the film is rich with variety and depth of the characters that appear on the screen. You'll find yourself moved to a wide range of emotions while watching this film. Ray Liotta is very convincing as Henry Hill. Pesci's somewhat over-the-top performance brilliantly fits within the story Scorcese is telling.