Movie Minx

Starring: Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci
Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Plot: Henry Hill and his friends work their way up through the mob hierarchy.

But is it any good?

I watched Goodfellas last night for the first time, reluctant as always to watch a mafia movie. Maybe it’s a girl thing, but I just don’t like them. The characters are selfish, mean, often thick and the scenes are often bloody. People are bullied, bashed, shot and knifed - often all at once.

Yes, Martin Scorsese is one of cinema’s most talented directors and it’s a travesty he hasn’t won an Oscar yet. I don’t have a problem with the slick direction or stellar cast - yes, De Niro plays menacing well and Joe Pesci masters the psychotic mob man - I simply don’t like the characters or the plot, and I sigh whenever yet another poor sap’s face meets the end of a boot. There are also the token doormat, screechy wives and dumb blondes on the side, completing what I find to be a boring picture. Classic? Not in my books, buster.

IMDb’s rating: 8.6/10
My rating: 5/10

Share This

If you enjoyed this post, make sure you subscribe to my RSS feed!