
Reviews — GoodFellas
Audience write-ups from TMDB
kevin2019
The film "Goodfellas" draws upon just a selection of events from Henry Hill's criminal history to construct its narrative. The result is an undeniably captivating movie, exceptionally well-made across all aspects, that presents a rather disturbing depiction of thirty years spent within the mafia world. At first glance, it seems alluring and offers plentiful, significant benefits; however, this film clearly demonstrat…
Zara Schwartz
The movie possesses an undeniable vitality and momentum that’s rare to see in crime stories, and even rarer to maintain throughout its runtime. The world depicted – complete with stylish clothing, constant use of slang, and a palpable sense of entitlement – is alluring, noisy, and disordered. However, under this flashy exterior lies a more subtle deterioration: bonds weakening, boundaries being crossed, and devotion …
JackthePGL
Martin Scorsese created a masterpiece with GoodFellas. The film garnered five Academy Award nominations, including a Best Supporting Actor win for Joe Pesci. It’s hard to put into words just how exceptional this movie is, and it remains so. GoodFellas stands out as an outstanding crime drama, executed flawlessly from beginning to end. The narrative draws inspiration from actual events spanning the years 1955 to 1980.…
Ahmed
The movie was enjoyable for me. I particularly liked seeing Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro in it. It's a really good film!
Ahmed
What makes The Goodfellas so remarkable is its status as a true work of art. Martin Scorsese presents a stark, honest depiction of the criminal underworld—a world that's both mesmerizing and harsh. Ray Liotta, Robert De Niro, and Joe Pesci are all exceptional, each creating characters with incredible layers and power; in particular, Pesci’s performance as Tommy DeVito is chilling and strangely compelling. The narrati…
Bilal Ahmed Mirza
It was a truly excellent movie; I thoroughly enjoyed it.
CinemaSerf
Ray Liotta delivers a remarkable performance as Henry Hill, a character drawn to the allure of organized crime from a young age. Initially working as an errand boy, he quickly gains acceptance within the local criminal network headed by Paulie (Paul Sorvino), and forms close bonds with fellow criminals Jimmy (Robert De Niro) and Tommy (Joe Pesci). Their daring robbery at JFK generates significant attention, but Tommy…
Ahmetaslan27
Martin Scorsese consistently focuses on specifics within crime stories, though his main concern isn’t usually the crimes themselves. This results in films filled with elements that might seem insignificant if you're hoping for straightforward scenes of theft or violence. Instead, other aspects come to the forefront. The movie explores themes of freedom, common perceptions, and humanity’s journey into a new environ…
John Chard
Within a society fueled by brutality, where those inclined toward violence hold sway, a fresh cohort perpetuates established customs. Martin Scorsese’s Goodfellas stands as one of cinema's most distinguished gangster films, establishing a standard for the genre. It represents an unusual instance where all artistic elements coalesce seamlessly—the direction, screenplay, editing, cinematography, impactful music, and…

