'Goodfellas' is (to date) Scorsese's last Great Movie, and one of the very best films of the 1990s. (Also keep an eye out for Vincent Gallo in a few scenes. Jackson, Illeana Douglas, Kevin Corrigan), plus dozens of unfamiliar actors (and non-actors) who are all so good it seems unfair just to single out the 'stars'. I really like Casino but it often feels like a rehashing of ideas and styles used in Goodfellas - which work for most of the film but also feel kind of grating by the end, like the narration. Plus you have Lorraine Bracco, Paul Sorvino, Michael Imperioli, and lots of well known faces in small but important roles (Debi Mazar, Samuel L. As to the actors De Niro is on top form, Ray Liotta is the best he's ever been, and this is Joe Pesci's definitive performance. And in that it's really hard to beat this movie. But Scorsese and co-writer Mitch Pileggi never lose lose sight of their main goal - to tell a story. The Sopranos effectively destroys the popular culture mystique of the mob, even while happily swimming in that same water. The consistently fine acting by the large ensemble cast (both known and unknown), the cinematography, editing, dialogue, brilliant use of music, it's all breathtaking. Despite my shameless title, GoodFellas probably came closest to previewing this difference, but in this respect at least, Chase has Scorsese beat in my opinion. While not my favourite Martin Scorsese movie it is a stunning achievement, and one of his very best movies.

'Goodfellas' is a masterpiece, pure and simple.

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