Good but not Great

Rating: Null/10 (28 July 2007)

After seeing all the Godfathers, knock off mob movies on TV, the departed etc. I turned to Goodfellas. This movie had phenomenal acting and i loved how it connected to actual people rather than fictional ones. However, the direction and pacing is what detracted this movie's overall appeal. It was too slow in some parts and it seemed the movie had no sense of direction in some parts, which made me uninterested.
Joe Pesci, got under my thick skin, which proves how well he lived this character. He wasn't acting. Some of his scenes I will never forget. Liotta also proved to me he is an actor of high caliber. It was also interesting to see De Niro in a supporting role than the lead.
I think this movie is tad-bit overrated, especially for its direction. Scorcesse has yet to really impress me, though i enjoyed departed. Good portrayal of the mobs underbelly but it seemed like i ve seen this movie before. It was seemed like deja vu almost.