GoodFellas film review

Review

Cast & crew

GoodFellas

(1990)

This unflinching depiction of the attraction and brutal reality of the Mafia lifestyle from Martin Scorsese is a masterwork on every artistic level. Direction, script — based on Nicholas Pileggi's non-fiction book Wiseguy — photography, ensemble acting (Joe Pesci won a deserved Oscar, but he's matched by Robert De Niro and Ray Liotta) and driving pop and rock soundtrack seamlessly combine to dazzling effect in this instant classic. Crackling with raw energy, Scorsese's fascinating new take on themes explored in his earlier Mean Streets enthrals from the first violent frames to the stunning final sequence. Be prepared to be completely bowled over by a director at the peak of his talents and in full control of top-notch material. AJ

Contains drug abuse, swearing, violence .

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Running time

139min

Country of origin

Genre

Crime Drama

Alternate title

Goodfellas

Original language

English

Screenplay

Nicholas Pileggi, Martin Scorsese, from the book Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi

Theatrical distributor

Warner Brothers

UK cinema certificate




awards information


	Award	Category	Name	Nominee/Winner

	Academy 1990	Actor in a Supporting Role	Joe Pesci	Winner
	Academy 1990	Actress in a Supporting Role	Lorraine Bracco	Nominee
	Academy 1990	Best Picture		Nominee
	Academy 1990	Directing	Martin Scorsese	Nominee
	Academy 1990	Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)	Nicholas Pileggi	Nominee
	Academy 1990	Writing (Screenplay Based on Material from Another Medium)	Martin Scorsese	Nominee
	BAFTA 1990	Best Achievement in Direction	Martin Scorsese	Winner
	BAFTA 1990	Best Actor in a Leading Role	Robert De Niro	Nominee
	BAFTA 1990	Best Film		Winner
	BAFTA 1990	Best Screenplay (Adapted)	Nicholas Pileggi	Winner
	BAFTA 1990	Best Screenplay (Adapted)	Martin Scorsese	Winner