Epic Masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (19 June 2003)

The scale of this film cannot be compared to the new three-part epic blockbusters such as LOTR, but that it not to say this film has aged. Elaborate structure consisting of flashbacks, done better here than any other film i can recall. Solid performances - esp. James Woods, Treat Williams and brilliant cameo from Joe Pesci as a slick gangster. Lots of bullets. Attention to period detail unsurpassed. I've also never seen anything like gangsters mourning the end of prohibition. 10/10.