Goodfellas 20th Anniversary Digibook - Page 3 - Blu-ray Forum

PeterTHX · 02-20-2010, 12:39 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzone_XI

i have never seen good fellas, is it worth getting? also what can this movie be compared to?

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Originally Posted by Gremal

It is one of the greatest movies of the '90s, similar to Casino. It can be compared to the best mafia films like Godfather, but it has a less lofty, more "street thug" feel to it.

It's also based on a true story. Back in the 80's I bought and read the book upon which it was based: Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi. There are substantial changes in the film of course.

Casino always felt like "Goodfellas II" to me. Not that I mind of course.

Blu-Malibu2009 · 02-23-2010, 07:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Gremal

It is one of the greatest movies of the '90s, similar to Casino. It can be compared to the best mafia films like Godfather, but it has a less lofty, more "street thug" feel to it.

The way I look at it is that the Godfather films focus on the generals whereas Goodfellas focuses on the foot soldiers. Even Paulie is a foot soldier. He may be at the top of his crew, but he is still not the boss of the family. Here is the guy he's based on:

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Paul_Vario

A Caporegime is the role played by Tessio and Clemenza in The Godfather.

sfmarine · 02-20-2010, 01:47 AM

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Originally Posted by Rzone_XI

i have never seen good fellas, is it worth getting? also what can this movie be compared to?

You've missed out on one of the most monumental films ever made...Just buy it!

Freekman · 02-20-2010, 02:58 AM

I rented this after hearing so much positive talk about it on this site. By far one of the best movies I've ever seen.

Adrock · 02-24-2010, 04:07 AM

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Originally Posted by sfmarine

You've missed out on one of the most monumental films ever made...Just buy it!

+1. Hands Down. Don't discuss! Pull out your wallet and thank your vendor kindly!

shikoku86 · 12-13-2011, 09:36 PM

Just got my Goodfellas from best buy online. A bit sad to see that the cover is a shiny red when earlier this year when i was shopping for this title at the local best buy i could have sworn i saw it in a faux leather bound. Can any confirm or deny? I honestly could have sworn that when i saw it and picked it up it had this fake leather around it. Was it an early exclusive/limited?

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02-20-2010, 02:58 AM	#4
Freekman Blu-ray Guru Member since:Dec 2008 Location:New York Home Theater Gallery:7 Blu-ray collection:109 Trading Score:2	I rented this after hearing so much positive talk about it on this site. By far one of the best movies I've ever seen.

12-13-2011, 09:36 PM	#6
shikoku86 Active Member Member since:Jun 2011 Blu-ray collection:401	Just got my Goodfellas from best buy online. A bit sad to see that the cover is a shiny red when earlier this year when i was shopping for this title at the local best buy i could have sworn i saw it in a faux leather bound. Can any confirm or deny? I honestly could have sworn that when i saw it and picked it up it had this fake leather around it. Was it an early exclusive/limited?

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