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Never liked this movie....

posted 3 years ago by Ripkens25 (1901)
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I only saw it one time, and I just remember how incredibly cruel and evil the people in it were, and the things they did were beyond disturbing. The scene with the vice was so upsetting. But the absolute worst was....the scene in the desert where they made Joe Pesci's character watch while they beat his brother to death. It broke my heart, and I was upset by it for quite a while.

I don't know how people can watch this and feel entertained, and want repeat viewings. Heck, I can get through some pretty grisly things. And some horror movies (like Halloween and Jaws) are among my all-time favorites. I suppose it's the evil that men can actually be capable of doing that is more terrifying than anything else.

[–] ebhaynz (3525) 3 years ago

Yeah I agree they ramped up the violence compared to Goodfella's..I thought it was horrible when Pesci's character viciously stabbed that guy in the neck where he was wheezing and gurgling. Not Scorsese's best IMHO.

[–] Drooch (5333) 3 years ago

Casino is probably my favourite Scorsese. The brutal violence contrasts brilliantly with the glitzy Vegas setting.

[–] Drooch (5333) 3 years ago

Scorsese is fascinated by sinners, and he is a master of these stories of evil men who park their morality for the rush of pleasures of the gangster lifestyle, but in the end karma catches up with them.

I love how he seduces you into their world, but then makes you watch the awful consequences. Riveting filmmaking. Characters like De Niro’s Sam are interesting because he’s a sinner with many admirable qualities.

[–] BourbonKing (5612) 3 years ago

If you grew up sheltered then this type of movie isn't for you. I saw your post in "The Irishman" message boards and you seem to have the same reaction. Most people who lived in this era or are familiar with elements from it tend to appreciate it more.

[–] stones78 (426) 3 years ago

the violence(I'll agree it was a tad much)probably happened in real life, although the corn field scene apparently did not. It took me a few times to appreciate this film, after seeing the superior Goodfellas.

[–] BourbonKing (5612) 3 years ago

The corn field scene was abridged from the actual events. Tony Spilotro and his brother (Nicky and his brother Dom in the movie) were actually beaten, tortured and mutilated in a house basement then their bodies dumped in a cornfield.