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“As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster.”
synopsis
Henry Hill rises through the ranks of organized crime, seduced by money, power, and camaraderie. But paranoia, ego, and drugs begin to fracture the brotherhood.
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mini-review
Electric. Fast. Seductive. Scorsese makes crime feel intoxicating before methodically revealing the rot beneath it. The Copacabana tracking shot alone is a masterclass in cinematic confidence.Crime drama as seduction and collapse.
Espresso. Loud speakers. Moral ambiguity.
Absurdist's Corner
A lifestyle built on paranoia pretending to be loyalty.
fun facts
Based on the true story of Henry Hill.
Joe Pesci won an Oscar for Best Supporting Actor.
The “Funny how?” scene was partially improvised.
Good Fellas (1990)
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