The Greatest Gangster Film Of All Time...

Rating: 9/10 (4 January 2009)

I absolutely adore this film. It's clever, shocking, funny, violent, educational and entertaining.
The entire cast play their parts brilliantly, from the spine-tingling Tommy, to the smooth, under-control Jimmy.
The film catches the zeitgeist in an exceptional manner, and shows both sides of the coin when you're a gangster - the perks and the ugly side.
Scorcese's use of comedy, mixed with horrific moments brings the film into a different light, as it is not just about being dangerous and deadly, but there are also humorous elements added to the mix as well.
Overall, the film shows that loyalty has its benefits, but in the end, the friend who screws the other over first will be the one that gets away with everything.