Scorsese s eye for a shot is flawless in this film, and the acting is superb. The film was nominated for seven Academy Awards, including Best Picture. As with many Mafia movies, though, this contains a considerable amount of violence and pervasive strong language. There are at least five murders shown in the film, some quite graphically, and scenes of people being hit or otherwise abused. Other murder and violent behavior is insinuated.
Drug use is also evident, as is deception.
Characters are almost constantly being shown performing or condoning criminal acts. Children should not watch this film. Christians should exercise discernment if thinking of seeing this film. GoodFellas is extremely well made and Scorsese s best film, but contains a great deal of material that may be offensive to many. Bible answers available at ChristianAnswers.