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MuggsyB

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Best Mob film?
« on: August 18, 2021, 08:19:10 PM »
I'm gonna go with G-1..... but maybe Scoopers think Goodfellas or another option?  I have never understood why some people think Carlo shouldn't have been whacked?  I vehemently disagree.  :)
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #1 on: August 18, 2021, 08:36:03 PM »
Goodfellas. No contest.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #2 on: August 18, 2021, 08:47:38 PM »
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on August 18, 2021, 08:36:03 PM
Goodfellas. No contest.

What brings you to this conclusion?  The Lufthansa Heist scenes or when Pesci got mad at Billy Batts?
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #3 on: August 18, 2021, 08:51:42 PM »
The Godfather is way better than Goodfellas. And I love Goodfellas. It’s just that The Godfather is a top five movie of all time.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #4 on: August 18, 2021, 08:55:19 PM »
1. Godfather 1
2. The Departed
3. Goodfellas

That's it
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MuggsyB

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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #5 on: August 18, 2021, 08:58:13 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on August 18, 2021, 08:51:42 PM
The Godfather is way better than Goodfellas. And I love Goodfellas. It’s just that The Godfather is a top five movie of all time.

I'm with you FBM.  And I assume you are a Clemenza fan and had no issues with him overseeing/whacking Paulie and Carlo?  We also can't forget "Enzo the Baker".  He played a key role with regards to Sollozzo and McCluskey.  :)
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #6 on: August 18, 2021, 09:04:53 PM »
I mean look at this scene. The lighting. The sounds. It’s damn near perfect.

https://youtu.be/VBl_gvTBO9g

Brando in this scene…

https://youtu.be/KxM1nreZdYc

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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #7 on: August 18, 2021, 09:13:34 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on August 18, 2021, 09:04:53 PM
I mean look at this scene. The lighting. The sounds. It’s damn near perfect.

https://youtu.be/VBl_gvTBO9g

Brando in this scene…

https://youtu.be/KxM1nreZdYc

Two tremendous scenes!  Virgil Sollozzo did not anticipate the ultimate result of Michael taking a leak.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #8 on: August 18, 2021, 09:30:52 PM »
The departed? Easy.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #9 on: August 18, 2021, 09:37:10 PM »
Quote from: MuggsyB on August 18, 2021, 08:47:38 PM
What brings you to this conclusion?  The Lufthansa Heist scenes or when Pesci got mad at Billy Batts?

Morrry getting an ice pick rammed into his eardrum when he thinks he's "goin ta da dinah" is the essence of Goodfellas.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #10 on: August 18, 2021, 09:42:54 PM »
Casino
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MuggsyB

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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #11 on: August 18, 2021, 09:49:07 PM »
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on August 18, 2021, 09:37:10 PM
Morrry getting an ice pick rammed into his eardrum when he thinks he's "goin ta da dinah" is the essence of Goodfellas.

Fair point.  And his wigs were able to handle hurricane winds.  But I'm still gonna disagree with you DTD.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #12 on: August 18, 2021, 09:54:55 PM »
In my background (Irish) there's a saying that there are two kinds of Irish-----lace curtain Irish and shanty Irish. And the connotations are just as you'd think they are.

I always viewed Godfather as kind of the "lace curtain" story of the Mob, whereas Goodfellas was the more blue collar version------closer to the street, rawer. More violence.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #13 on: August 18, 2021, 10:21:08 PM »
Quote from: Fluffy Blue Monster on August 18, 2021, 08:51:42 PM
The Godfather is way better than Goodfellas. And I love Goodfellas. It’s just that The Godfather is a top five movie of all time.

The Godfather isn't even the best Godfather movie.

1. Goodfellas
2. Godfather 2
3. Godfather
4. Miller's Crossing
5 (tie) Casino
Untouchables
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #14 on: August 18, 2021, 10:33:28 PM »
Quote from: Dickthedribbler on August 18, 2021, 09:54:55 PM
In my background (Irish) there's a saying that there are two kinds of Irish-----lace curtain Irish and shanty Irish. And the connotations are just as you'd think they are.

I always viewed Godfather as kind of the "lace curtain" story of the Mob, whereas Goodfellas was the more blue collar version------closer to the street, rawer. More violence.

I think that's fair but these are two separate and distinct stories.  We all know you have a little Pesci in you when you get upset.  :)
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #15 on: August 18, 2021, 10:36:01 PM »
I would definitely put A Bronx Tale in my top 5. 
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #16 on: August 18, 2021, 10:47:34 PM »
Before I forget, I'm going to give an honorable mention to Donnie Brasco.

By the end, I was actually sympathizing with Pacino
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #17 on: August 18, 2021, 10:51:03 PM »
Maybe not the best, but I liked Donnie Brasco.

Edit: Yes, DTD
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #18 on: August 18, 2021, 10:55:25 PM »
Would The Usual Suspects be considered a mob flick?  I'll defer to the experts.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #19 on: August 18, 2021, 10:57:12 PM »
Oh...did we forget about Reservoir Dogs?
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #20 on: August 19, 2021, 04:27:00 AM »
Quote from: Pakuni on August 18, 2021, 10:21:08 PM
The Godfather isn't even the best Godfather movie.

1. Goodfellas
2. Godfather 2
3. Godfather
4. Miller's Crossing
5 (tie) Casino
Untouchables



I actually don't like Godfather 2 much. 

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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #21 on: August 19, 2021, 08:29:11 AM »
Best Mob film?

I'd tell you, but then I'd have to kill you.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #22 on: August 19, 2021, 09:12:40 AM »
Quote from: Pakuni on August 18, 2021, 10:21:08 PM
The Godfather isn't even the best Godfather movie.

1. Goodfellas
2. Godfather 2
3. Godfather
4. Miller's Crossing
5 (tie) Casino
Untouchables

Was waiting for someone to say this.  Its aged remarkably well and its got a couple incredible performances from heavy hitters.  Love that movie.  The scene in the train station with Costner, Andy Garcia, and the baby carriage is all time.

Quote from: MuggsyB on August 18, 2021, 10:55:25 PM
Would The Usual Suspects be considered a mob flick?  I'll defer to the experts.

I'd say no.  Crime/organized crime, sure.  But not a mob film.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #23 on: August 19, 2021, 09:17:18 AM »
The Departed.
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Re: Best Mob film?
« Reply #24 on: August 19, 2021, 09:19:02 AM »
Quote from: MuggsyB on August 18, 2021, 10:57:12 PM
Oh...did we forget about Reservoir Dogs?

Like The Usual Suspects, I'd call this a crime movie, but not a mob movie.
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