The greatest mob movie ever made

[John Blaze]

yeah, I'd rather watch the Departed than Goodfellas. And Snatch is a good call too, it's an awesome movie you wouldn't think about as a mob movie.

[John Blaze]

I had to do it.

For real though, these are ones I own and are my favs:
Godfather 1 & 2
Goodfellas
Carlito's Way
Departed
Gangs of NY

i have all these, plus Snatch and Casino and Scarface.

[MonteGss]

I have those 3 also but they aren't as good as the others I listed.

[John Blaze]

::kicks Monte::

[cozener]

The Godfather 1 and 2 are pretty much the quintessential mob movies. They're the yardstick for me. And I don't split them up as seperate because the book covers material from both films. And for those of you that haven't read the Godfather I highly recommend it. Its a great read.

All of the movies mentioned are damn fine flicks...hell...I even liked Mobsters to a certain extent I think I just like mob flicks.

[Odetta]

I really love Casino, too, John!
Don't really think of Scarface as a mob movie, tho.

[fernandito]

At the back of the Goodfellas DVD case, there's a quote which reads :

"The best mob movie ever." -Roger Ebert, CHICAGO SUN TIMES

I wholeheartedly agree Roger!

[Mattrick]

Made was pretty funny.

Though not a movie, I think Sopranos needs a mention in here.

Scarface/American Gangster aren't mob movies, in my opinions. Much more about drug dealing than anything else.

[Erin]

I absolutely love Goodfellas. Great movie.

I've never seen any of the Godfather series though, so I can't say for sure that it is the best. ::runs and hides::

[Still Servant]

I absolutely love Goodfellas. Great movie.

I've never seen any of the Godfather series though, so I can't say for sure that it is the best. ::runs and hides::

Don't hide Erin, it was years before I sat down and watched The Godfather series.

Coming from an Italian family, that's unheard of. It's practically a rite of passage to watch those films. It's like baptism, first communion, watch the Godfather movies.

Growing up, my dad always tried to sit me down and watch them, but I just didn't have the attention span. It wasn't until I got out of college that I really sat down and could honestly appreciate the films.

Also, I would like to add Lucky Number Slevin to my list. At first glance, it shouldn't belong anywhere near some of these other films, but I was pleasantly surprised after watching it.

For a modern day mob flick, I think it's pretty good. The movie tries a little too hard to be slick, but it's still worth a viewing if you are a fan of mob movies.

[Mattrick]

I still have yet to see all of Goodfellas. I borrowed it off of a friend and slapped it in. Didn't know half of the movie was on one side of disc and vice versa, I assumed it was standard and widescreen. Sure enough I watched the second half of the movie but not the first half.

[fernandito]

I still have yet to see all of Goodfellas. I borrowed it off of a friend and slapped it in. Didn't know half of the movie was on one side of disc and vice versa, I assumed it was standard and widescreen. Sure enough I watched the second half of the movie but not the first half.

You need to right this wrong, with the quickness!

[John Blaze]

I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't seen the Godfather trilogy.....

Erin, go to the video store TONIGHT!

[fernandito]

Let's see, I have a package here for a Mr. The Greatest Mob Movie Ever Made?





If someone could please sign for this, I'll be on my way.



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[Mike Beck]

Ah man. I don't know if the Departed was so hyped up or what, but I wasn't that impressed with it. It was good, don't get me wrong, but I can't see myself watching it again.

Does Suicide Kings count as a mob movie? cause i loved that one. pretty much anything with christopher walken.

[Girlystevedave]

Can I pick a second fav? If so, does Monsters Inc. count? I mean there is an "organization" involved.

[Mike Beck]

If that's the case then I'm adding Monster Squad.

It has nothing to do with mobsters. but mobsters does sound very similar to monsters. and they are kind of a gang. except they're evil monsters. and a kid kicks the wolfman in the nards. so....

[Girlystevedave]

I remember that movie!
I've been trying to remember the name of it though....
thanks

[Mattrick]

Does Suicide Kings count as a mob movie? cause i loved that one. pretty much anything with christopher walken.

I was just about to say this! I haven't seen it in a long time.


I'm going to add True Romance to this discussion.

[OchrisO]

I don't think I've ever met anyone who hasn't seen the Godfather trilogy.....

Erin, go to the video store TONIGHT!

She hadn't even seen Goodfellas until I took my copy over to her place a couple of years ago. It was sad. I never found time to make her watch The Godfather.

[John Blaze]

so sad.

I like true romance too. I myself have personal conversations with The King.

[Still Servant]

I still have yet to see all of Goodfellas. I borrowed it off of a friend and slapped it in. Didn't know half of the movie was on one side of disc and vice versa, I assumed it was standard and widescreen. Sure enough I watched the second half of the movie but not the first half.

That's OK, just go back and watch the first half.

It'll feel like a Tarantino film.

[Mattrick]

so sad.

I like true romance too. I myself have personal conversations with The King.

I couldn't believe the scene with Gandolfini beating up Patricia Arquette...talk about hardcore.

[Mike Beck]

that was pretty brutal.

i love Balki blowing coke and getting busted.

and gary oldman of course. "he must have thought it was white boy day."

[Wuducynn]

What's the greatest mob movie ever made.

Goodfellas