The penultimate mafia flick

Rating: Null/10 (26 March 1999)

First let me just say that GOODFELLAS is not only the best of its genre, but also my favorite movie overall. I've seen it about over a dozen times and can never get enough of it. Martin Scorsese is a master at telling Nicholas Pileggi's true-story novel about Henry Hill, a man who grew up in a Mafia family only to sell them out in the end.
Secondly, the acting in this movie is equal to the story and direction, its superb! Robert DeNiro is excellent in a secondary role as the ruthless Irishman Jimmy, who's character I might add is up for parole in about 15 years. Ray Liotta is also very impressive as Henry, and I can't forget Joe Pesci who pretty much stole the spot as the insane/psycho Tommy.
Lastly, I just wanna speak a little on the film overall. It in no way tries to whitewash the mafia scene like the GODFATHER movies, rather it gives you a look inside, at its rawest. The scenes of violence in this movie will blow you away and they give the movie a strong sense of realism. By far Martin Scorsese's best film to date, combining great actors, a story that will definitely keep you watching > loved the voiceovers, and probably one of the best depiction of real-events I've ever seen on film. CASINO is also highly recommened!