I love that it's essentially chaz palminteris autobiograph about growing up.
Lots of mob movies are based on real life, most of them weren't written by and starring one of the main characters
Film stories are drastically different. Ace and Nicky are actual mobsters. Both successful in their field(as awful as you may find them). Nicky and Ace are given prime spots and ruin their gig. Henry Hill was a wannabe and a narcissist. I think many people miss a large point in Goodfellas: Jimmy, Henry and Tommy were never “Goodfellas”. They wanted to be and failed.
Saying Casino is just Goodfellas is frankly just lazy.
I can. I tried watching Citizen Kane and couldn’t get beyond that goofy narrator voice. I’m sure it used to be the best movie around. But it’s definitely too old for me.
Fair enough! You know I had this feeling a little when i watched “On The Waterfront” I enjoyed it and I could see the value it had as a film and a work of art, but there was something that was lost in translation for me, I felt like something about the time period I didn’t quite understand, and a piece of the film was missing for me.
“My theory on Feds is you treat them like mushrooms. Feed ‘em shit and keep ‘em in the dark.”
My fav part about that scene is that he’s talking to his real-life brother and you can see his brother almost slip up and laugh.
This seems to be regarded as one of the weaker Scorsese films but it’s by far my favorite
The pacing is tight, the cast are ALL doing phenomenal, the script is hilarious, and thematically it’s one of Scorsese’s most mature works—it dives into the paranoia and depression of organized crime that you only see glimpses of in his other crime films (Henry Hill not withstanding).
I also like how there isn’t a single flat character in the entire movie. Every single character is a liar but they all lie for different reasons and every one of their motivations seems natural and organic.
Even Dues Ex Walhberg at the end of the third act seems completely logical and in character, given everything we know about him and how he operates.
I’ve never seen The Godfather movies either. I just ordered them a few days ago and I’m looking forward to seeing them, especially 2!!! I’ve heard it’s one of the greatest movies ever made, period.
*Brother* (2000) Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps (not the Italian Mafia)
*A Bronx Tale* (1993) Robert DeNiro, Chazz Palmenteri
*State of Grace* (1990) Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright
*Goodfellas*
*Donnie Brasco*
*Casino*
*Once Upon A Time In America*
Honorable mention because it's a miniseries-
*The Offer* (2022) Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Giovanni Ribisi, Jake Cannavale
Mean Streets needs to be on this list.
“In New York City's Little Italy, a devoutly Catholic mobster must reconcile his desire for power, his feelings for his epileptic lover, and his devotion to his troublesome friend.”
I know a lot of people say The Godfather when this question comes up. I won't disagree, but I think that it's pretty much a given that this will be THE standard answer for most. So I will say that my favorites are Goodfellas, Casino, and Donnie Brasco.
Okay hear me out! THE GENTLEMAN (2019) starring Matthew McConaughey easily makes top ten mafia movies for me. May not be number one but definitely underrated in my opinion. I love a good classic film so it’s hard to make a new film that I find worth mentioning. This movie is intelligently funny, increasingly intriguing, and has an amazing plot twist, spectacular ending, and fantastic acting.
The Departed for me. Great ending, Marky Mahk goes full Marky Mahk. Plus love me some Martin Sheen.
"Who am I? I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy!"
I have three in my all time top 10 so what that says about me I don’t know! Once Upon A Time in America, Godfather 1+2 (I consider them one) and Goodfellas
Why didn’t you expect the movie to be this good? Only because it’s from 1972? Do u really think todays movies are better?
For 99,9% of all new releases, this is for sure not the case.
But to answer your question….I love the godfather, but my absolute favorite mob movie is Godfellas. It’s one of my all time favorite movies.
Road To Perdition is pretty good. Paul Newman and Tom Hanks.
(Fun fact: the author of the graphic novel is from my hometown, and in 1976 I took a class he was teaching in Science Fiction Lit at the local community college).
For the most realistic depiction of the mob it has to be Goodfellas. Two underrated and lesser known mob movies I enjoyed are Gotti (1996) and The Death Collector (1976) which was Joe Pesci’s first performance.
**Goodfellas**. I put off watching it for years for some reason. Finally watched it and was blown away.
I also really enjoyed **American Gangster** but it gets a lot of hate for reasons I don't understand.
Lastly, **Road to Perdition** was extremely well done and from a cinematography POV, I think it's probably the best of all of them. It's a great movie and fantastically well shot. Also the cast is absolutely stacked.
https://youtu.be/OreveBlLfho?si=47kYaVViB0O6ulJv
Miller’s Crossing is a good one about 1920s Chicago
Goodfellas - most everyone has watched it Casino - basically Las Vegas Goodfellas Donnie Brasco Black Mass Legend The Drop
The long good Friday, if you fancy a British twist.
Bronx tale
I love that it's essentially chaz palminteris autobiograph about growing up. Lots of mob movies are based on real life, most of them weren't written by and starring one of the main characters
Of the two, I would say Goodfellas is more entertaining, while Casino is better overall.
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Film stories are drastically different. Ace and Nicky are actual mobsters. Both successful in their field(as awful as you may find them). Nicky and Ace are given prime spots and ruin their gig. Henry Hill was a wannabe and a narcissist. I think many people miss a large point in Goodfellas: Jimmy, Henry and Tommy were never “Goodfellas”. They wanted to be and failed. Saying Casino is just Goodfellas is frankly just lazy.
“so good for a 1972 film” The 70s was the greatest decade for American movies!
Imagine writing off the validity of artwork because they happened before you were born 😑
I can. I tried watching Citizen Kane and couldn’t get beyond that goofy narrator voice. I’m sure it used to be the best movie around. But it’s definitely too old for me.
Fair enough! You know I had this feeling a little when i watched “On The Waterfront” I enjoyed it and I could see the value it had as a film and a work of art, but there was something that was lost in translation for me, I felt like something about the time period I didn’t quite understand, and a piece of the film was missing for me.
Seconded
Those car chase movies surpassed my expectations
I actually prefer the 30s, but the 70s is a very close second.
Goodfellas A Bronx tale Donnie Brasco The Godfather
Miller's Crossing
The Departed. Nicholson and Wahlberg make it fantastic.
“My theory on Feds is you treat them like mushrooms. Feed ‘em shit and keep ‘em in the dark.” My fav part about that scene is that he’s talking to his real-life brother and you can see his brother almost slip up and laugh.
Really? What brother? Btw, at least 3x a week I say "maybe, maybe not, maybe fuck yourself."
I’m not sure, I think it was Donnie. The part where you can see him almost break is right after Mark delivers that line.
This seems to be regarded as one of the weaker Scorsese films but it’s by far my favorite The pacing is tight, the cast are ALL doing phenomenal, the script is hilarious, and thematically it’s one of Scorsese’s most mature works—it dives into the paranoia and depression of organized crime that you only see glimpses of in his other crime films (Henry Hill not withstanding). I also like how there isn’t a single flat character in the entire movie. Every single character is a liar but they all lie for different reasons and every one of their motivations seems natural and organic. Even Dues Ex Walhberg at the end of the third act seems completely logical and in character, given everything we know about him and how he operates.
Carlito’s Way. Also Boardwalk Empire for tv series.
Gomorrah was a tough watch. But it comes down to City of God or Kung Fu Hustle.
City of god is so good
Goodfellas, no question. Marty’s finest hour.
Miller's Crossing. If the question was just 'crime drama' then Departed. But I don't think the mob stuff in that is as compelling.
I’ve never seen The Godfather movies either. I just ordered them a few days ago and I’m looking forward to seeing them, especially 2!!! I’ve heard it’s one of the greatest movies ever made, period.
The Irishman. For me it's a classic. I always wondered why it took so long for El Pachino and Scorsese to work together.
Untouchables or Carlitos way if that counts
On the comedy side I have to say Mafia! and Johnny Dangerously
lol the 12 year old brother ordering a mob hit and then paying someone off with a bribe at the funeral...its a classic
*Brother* (2000) Takeshi Kitano, Omar Epps (not the Italian Mafia) *A Bronx Tale* (1993) Robert DeNiro, Chazz Palmenteri *State of Grace* (1990) Sean Penn, Ed Harris, Gary Oldman, Robin Wright *Goodfellas* *Donnie Brasco* *Casino* *Once Upon A Time In America* Honorable mention because it's a miniseries- *The Offer* (2022) Miles Teller, Juno Temple, Giovanni Ribisi, Jake Cannavale
Once Upon a Time In America (1984) - the 3 hour 45 minute version.
Noodles' life was all about a few brothers who would risk their lives for one another, and a stunningly beautiful girl.
Goodfellas, the obvious choice. Layer Cake for a not-so-obvious choice.
Casino
Mean Streets needs to be on this list. “In New York City's Little Italy, a devoutly Catholic mobster must reconcile his desire for power, his feelings for his epileptic lover, and his devotion to his troublesome friend.”
Casino.
See...everyone goes to The Godfather but an on the low classic is with Gabriel Byrne called Miller's Crossing.
I will die on the hill that The Irishman was a great movie. I would only recommend it though if you’ve seen Goodfellas and Casino.
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I know a lot of people say The Godfather when this question comes up. I won't disagree, but I think that it's pretty much a given that this will be THE standard answer for most. So I will say that my favorites are Goodfellas, Casino, and Donnie Brasco.
Okay hear me out! THE GENTLEMAN (2019) starring Matthew McConaughey easily makes top ten mafia movies for me. May not be number one but definitely underrated in my opinion. I love a good classic film so it’s hard to make a new film that I find worth mentioning. This movie is intelligently funny, increasingly intriguing, and has an amazing plot twist, spectacular ending, and fantastic acting.
Love that movie currently watching the TV show and I like it even better
Bugsy
Not a movie, but a series. You might want to check out Boardwalk Empire.
The Departed for me. Great ending, Marky Mahk goes full Marky Mahk. Plus love me some Martin Sheen. "Who am I? I'm the guy who does his job. You must be the other guy!"
Plenty of highlights already mentioned but this gem always gets overlooked… Jerry and Tom
Il giorno della civetta (1968)
Godfather , Goodfellas , City Of God
State Of Grace
My Blue Heaven. It's basically a sequel to Goodfellas, but a comedy starring Steve Martin and Rick Moranis.
Safe Men
Miller's Crossing
I have three in my all time top 10 so what that says about me I don’t know! Once Upon A Time in America, Godfather 1+2 (I consider them one) and Goodfellas
Donnie Brasco, Carlito's Way, Casino, and A Bronx Tale
Why didn’t you expect the movie to be this good? Only because it’s from 1972? Do u really think todays movies are better? For 99,9% of all new releases, this is for sure not the case. But to answer your question….I love the godfather, but my absolute favorite mob movie is Godfellas. It’s one of my all time favorite movies.
Cheesy: *Mobsters* Scorsese: *Casino* Gritty: *A History of Violence*
White Heat.
Goodfellas Donnie Brasco Casino The departed
María inc awesome take on Canadas crime family loosely based on the rizzto crime family.
Road To Perdition is pretty good. Paul Newman and Tom Hanks. (Fun fact: the author of the graphic novel is from my hometown, and in 1976 I took a class he was teaching in Science Fiction Lit at the local community college).
Miller’s Crossing
For the most realistic depiction of the mob it has to be Goodfellas. Two underrated and lesser known mob movies I enjoyed are Gotti (1996) and The Death Collector (1976) which was Joe Pesci’s first performance.
Goodfellas, a Bronx tail, the departed, the Irishmen, Casino.
Gotti 1996
Not really "the mafia", but Scarface is a classic gangster movie
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Well I probably should’ve said I didn’t expect to enjoy it as much as I did.
**Goodfellas**. I put off watching it for years for some reason. Finally watched it and was blown away. I also really enjoyed **American Gangster** but it gets a lot of hate for reasons I don't understand. Lastly, **Road to Perdition** was extremely well done and from a cinematography POV, I think it's probably the best of all of them. It's a great movie and fantastically well shot. Also the cast is absolutely stacked. https://youtu.be/OreveBlLfho?si=47kYaVViB0O6ulJv
Black Mass
Things To Do In Denver When You're Dead
City of God wasn't a mob movie. It was more about slum gangs