NationStates Jolt Archive


Best Gangster Movie

Markreich
06-06-2005, 17:43
What is the best gangster movie of all time?

(No Sopranos please... that's a series.)
The Tribes Of Longton
06-06-2005, 17:57
Bronx Tale, A - never seen it
Carlito's Way - ditto
Casino - ditto
Donnie Brasco - forget about it! I mean, excellent movie, but it doesn't rank next to some of these
Godfather Saga - excellent, even better, then finishes with a definite WTF?? No.
Goodfellas - a great movie, but not worth the top
Scarface - very good movie but tad OTT at times. How many bullets does it take to kill 1 man??
The Untouchables - yes. I'm voting this. I can't even tell you why, it's just...the best.
German Nightmare
06-06-2005, 17:57
What about "Once Upon a Time in America". I kinda liked that one. Then again, the Untouchables were good, too. Just like the Godfather(s).
Schnappslant
06-06-2005, 18:01
Goodfellas. just cause of the:

"what d'ya mean funny? funny how.."

bit. Pesci goes Postal. class.

- oh joe.. why did you make home alone... -
Markreich
06-06-2005, 18:02
What about "Once Upon a Time in America". I kinda liked that one. Then again, the Untouchables were good, too. Just like the Godfather(s).

Damn. I knew I forgot one... :(
Jester III
06-06-2005, 18:06
I like the old stuff better, the b/w films with Edward G. Robinson et al. Like Little Caesar or Two Seconds.
Markreich
06-06-2005, 18:10
I like the old stuff better, the b/w films with Edward G. Robinson et al. Like Little Caesar or Two Seconds.

Yeah, but there are dozens of those, with Bogart on the tail end... ie: Brother Orchid. We only get 10 voting options...