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One of the greatest movies ever made. The Irishman, in contrast, is really ... really shit imo.
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IntentionalPun
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I really like Casino, but still much prefer Goodfella's. There's something slightly "off" about Casino's narration for me. Liotta just shines for me in Goodfella's.
MaestroMike
Gold Member
this and goodfellas are my most watched scorsese movies I probably watched this as much as goodfellas its possible I even watched it more I like the nonstop talking in both films when I'm in the mood for it usually have it on in the background when I'm on the computer
LiquidMetal14
hide your water-based mammals
Come on you Jew money lover
You're harder to get a hold of than the president
Fuck me , fuck my mother (pops eye ball out of socket)
Milk fed veal, you gotta pound it till it's tender you know what I mean?
What's this guy think this is a sawdust joint?
Don't fuck up in here
The money or the hammer?
Look at this fucking beaut!
I'm what counts here, not your fucking country club, and who told you to go on tv anyways?
You're harder to get a hold of than the president
Fuck me , fuck my mother (pops eye ball out of socket)
Milk fed veal, you gotta pound it till it's tender you know what I mean?
What's this guy think this is a sawdust joint?
Don't fuck up in here
The money or the hammer?
Look at this fucking beaut!
I'm what counts here, not your fucking country club, and who told you to go on tv anyways?
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NeverYouMind
Member
I must be one of the very few that despises Goodfellas. Henry Hill comes off as a real asshole with no redeemable qualities and unfortunately the movie revolves around him. In contrast, Casino's characters hold my attention the entire time despite many personality flaws. Not only do I prefer Casino, but I would rather watch 2001's Blow with Johnny Depp as far as drugs theme is concerned.
P.S. The Irishman was a dull film for me and with its de-aging tech and reflective contacts firmly resides in the uncanny valley. The middle segements of Once Upon a Time in America nailed all its themes much better.
P.S. The Irishman was a dull film for me and with its de-aging tech and reflective contacts firmly resides in the uncanny valley. The middle segements of Once Upon a Time in America nailed all its themes much better.
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StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
Love the scene with the pissed off cowboy with his feet on the table.
SpiceRacz
Member
Watch Taxi Driver and Raging Bull ASAP.
dr_octagon
Banned
I'll have to watch it.
StreetsofBeige
Gold Member
If you haven’t seen it. Watch Goodfellas. Better than Casino.
SlimySnake
Flashless at the Golden Globes
lol at all the Irishman hate here. I thought I was the only one who didnt think it was worth the hype.
The first hour is very rough. I took a year long break after watching the first hour, but the next two hours are very fast paced and reminded me of old scorsese. Still no Casino or Goodfellas, but I am glad i split it into two viewings because the final two hours had me glued to my seat.
I think the problem is the de-aging tech and the fact that they went with both DeNiro and Pacino for lead roles. Hate to say it but they were both the weakest links in the movie. In comparison, the younger Stephen Graham on the other hand was electric in every scene. He went toe to toe with Pacino and even came on top. To me, they shouldve hired younger actors and had DeNiro play the old dying Frank Shereen. Guys like Stephen Graham, DiCaprio, Daniel Day Lewis wouldve brought a very different kind of energy to these roles than Pacino and DeNiro did. I get that this was DeNiro's pet project for almost 2 decades but he clearly aged out. Pacino was great in some scenes and really off in others.
Still, i will always have a fond spot for this movie because of Pacino and Stephen Graham's hilarious scenes together.
The first hour is very rough. I took a year long break after watching the first hour, but the next two hours are very fast paced and reminded me of old scorsese. Still no Casino or Goodfellas, but I am glad i split it into two viewings because the final two hours had me glued to my seat.
I think the problem is the de-aging tech and the fact that they went with both DeNiro and Pacino for lead roles. Hate to say it but they were both the weakest links in the movie. In comparison, the younger Stephen Graham on the other hand was electric in every scene. He went toe to toe with Pacino and even came on top. To me, they shouldve hired younger actors and had DeNiro play the old dying Frank Shereen. Guys like Stephen Graham, DiCaprio, Daniel Day Lewis wouldve brought a very different kind of energy to these roles than Pacino and DeNiro did. I get that this was DeNiro's pet project for almost 2 decades but he clearly aged out. Pacino was great in some scenes and really off in others.
Still, i will always have a fond spot for this movie because of Pacino and Stephen Graham's hilarious scenes together.
lem0n
Member
"You called my friend a f*ggot?"
Darkmakaimura
Member
I've seen Taxi Driver but it was about 12 years ago and for some reason I can't remember it.
Porcile
Member
I get that. The whole film is very cinematic to point of being totally artificial. I don't think the characters are meant to be likable, or the story to be relatable. Everything is just a kind of vehicle for weird imagery and metaphors. Personally I love the feeling of the whole thing.
Rgw20014life
Neo Member
His scenes are all amazing. "Don't you make a fuck out of me!"
bender
What time is it?
You could always watch My Blue Heaven for another Henry Hill themed movie.
Joe Pesci is great in both Casino and Goodfellas but I just prefer Liotta over De Niro...or should I say De Niro in a supporting role over De Niro as the lead. Neither Stone or Bracco work for me though I find Bracco much more annoying but that's probably the character. Otherwise the casting in both movies are fabulous. I'm not sure you are really supposed to empathize with anyone in these movies. Maybe that's the Soprano effect.
NeverYouMind
Member
I second the Donnie Brasco recommendation as long as you know the protagonist is working a deep cover case.
I think My Blue Heaven is a perfectly serviceable comedy. I empathise with plenty of characters in Casino and many in Goodfellas, but I find the protagonist in the latter to be insufferable even despite liking Ray Liotta's performance. As far as The Sopranos are concerned, I did not care for any of its characters except Bobby and he had very little screen time.
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Bitmap Frogs
Mr. Community
Objectively goodfellas is the better movie, but I'd rather rewatch casino - i like it much more. It's a movie about unrestrained excess and it's fascinating and entertaining to watch.
gamescoltsfan
Banned
I'll never watch it agane for my sanity
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jufonuk
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Pilgrimzero
Member
This and Goodfellas are my go to gangster films (and the Godfathers of course)