Scorsese's portrait of a 'shnook' - one of his best

Rating: Null/10 (31 March 2003)

GOODFELLAS (1990) **** Robert De Niro, Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Debi Mazar, Samuel L. Jackson, Illeana Douglas, Mike Starr, Michael Imperioli, Kevin Corrigan. Martin Scorsese's blockbuster masterpiece look at the world of organized crime based on the true-life account of Henry Hill (excellently portrayed by Liotta) and his life lessons in the Mob. Chilling and unflinchingly violent and funny (both thanks to a disturbing Pesci, Best Supporting Actor, as an out-of-control wiseguy). Brilliant direction and strong performances, as well as its nostalgic production values. Memorable Steadicam shot of The Copacabana in New York and Pesci's "I'm funny" uneasy scene.