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Goodfellas has now surpass The Godfather

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  1. VanityHalfBlack

    VanityHalfBlack Member

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    Just rewatched it last night, dear god it's still a masterpiece. Best Mobster movie ever. The Godfather is good but slow and kinda boring? I mean it came out in the 70s when movies was just starting to become good. Part 2 is better, never seen the third one.



    Well said, Gene and Roger.
     
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  2. Buck Turgidson

    Buck Turgidson Member

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    Godfather I and II is one amazing movie in 2 parts. Goodfellas is one of the most rewatchable movies ever.

    It's like arguing if you'd rather have a blowjob from Playboy Miss August or Playboy Miss June.
     
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  3. Blake

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    I prefer Goodfellas. Love GF 1 and 2 (didn’t really like 3 but haven’t watched it in like 15 years).
     
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    I’ve always thought goodfellas was better casino too.
     
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  5. Nick

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    Godfather led to there being a Goodfellas led to there being a Sopranos.

    One does not exist without the others. They are all untouchable.
     
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    I would put Goodfellas at #3, behind the two Godfather films. Goodfellas is a great movie. It's the acting in the Godfather films that puts them ahead, in my opinion. Simply superb acting by several incredible actors.

    The problem I have is deciding which Godfather flick I prefer. I lean towards part two, for sure, but it makes me feel a little guilty. Brando, Pacino, and Caan, to mention a few, were amazing. Pacino and Caan, in my opinion, giving career performances.
     
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    I also think Goodfellas is the best of the mob movies. Donnie Brasco is another one I always enjoy. They are both based on actual events, which adds to the awe.
     
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  8. Buck Turgidson

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    Ok kids...yall start ranking the mob movies, top 12 style:

    Goodfellas/Godfather I/II
    Once Upon a Time in America
    Casino
    The Departed
    The Untouchables
    A History of Violence
    King of New York
    Miller's Crossing
    The Long Good Friday
    Road to Perdition
    Donnie Brasco
     
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    I would like to offer relevant mob movie advice: never watch Miller’s Crossing while on a serious dose of acid.
     
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    10: The Departed
    9:Boss Baby 2
    8: Uncut Gems
    7: 8 Mile
    6: American Gangster
    5: Antman and The Wasp
    4: Army of the Dead
    3: John Wick Chapter 3
    2: El Camino
    1: Solo: A Star Wars Story
     
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    I'm really not Marvelling at your list.
     
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    Another thing about Goodfellas is, Joe Pesci is a scary dude. He's like 4ft but damn dude is terrifying. Scorese is the master, on God.
     
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    Casino is a classic. Joe Pesci killed it.
     
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    Excellent choice of words, or not? :)

     
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    Kung Fu Hustle gets a big nod as a Mob movie too.
     
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    Too late. :confused:
     
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    Gotta break 'em down into categories:

    Mob movies

    Gangster movies

    Heist movies

    Caper movies

    @DreamShook
     
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    (EDIT: fun fact, the two pistols laughing cop is apparently Sam Raimi. Hahaha.)
     
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    Goodfellas is fantastic but Godfather 1 and 2 are the pinnacle of movie making. I always preferred the first one if forced to choose.
     
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