You know I could stare at a blank screen for two hours when I am presented with music by the Stones, The Chantelles, The Ronnettes, The Miracles, and the Shirelles mixed with some great Italian music.
But, I didn't have to. Along with a musical score that really added dimension to the film, I got to see some over the top acting by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel, and superb direction by Martin Scorsese.
I know that Scorses used some techniques that were original for the time as I have not seen them before. They really worked well.
I have to admit that I was looking for something along the lines of Goodfellas and was surprised that there was only one shootout in the film, but I won't complain as the story of Keitel's character and his struggle to work it out with his religion, his girlfriend, and her crazy cousin (De Niro) without getting in trouble with the Mob was brilliant.
The only criticism of the movie I have is the ending. I hate it when I don't know for sure and this one leaves you hanging.
But, I didn't have to. Along with a musical score that really added dimension to the film, I got to see some over the top acting by Robert De Niro and Harvey Keitel, and superb direction by Martin Scorsese.
I know that Scorses used some techniques that were original for the time as I have not seen them before. They really worked well.
I have to admit that I was looking for something along the lines of Goodfellas and was surprised that there was only one shootout in the film, but I won't complain as the story of Keitel's character and his struggle to work it out with his religion, his girlfriend, and her crazy cousin (De Niro) without getting in trouble with the Mob was brilliant.
The only criticism of the movie I have is the ending. I hate it when I don't know for sure and this one leaves you hanging.