Goodfellas

i bought this Goodfellas dvd about 3 months ago. i believe this movie is one of the best mobster movies. de niro, pesci and liotta are great. . . Three Decades of Life in the Mafia.
For me being a Gangster is better than the president of the United States- Henry Hill

Yes Goodfellaoggie, it's truly a classic. I have it on video and it's one of those films I can watch again and again, rather like The Godfather. I'm waiting until they make a propper DVD of it as I've been told that there are no extras on the DVD out at the moment. Incidentally, it's really irritating me how films keep getting released without extras, only to be released later as a "special Edition" with added extras. It's a cynical marketing ploy.

thanks very much for your comment Don Andolini. more power! you look like a gangster!

The GoodFellas DVD is pretty crappy. No special features, not anamorphic, not great sound, and it's a flipper (a disc you have to flip over halfway through the movie).

In this case, I don't think it was a "cynical marketing ploy" by the studios. It's just that GoodFellas was a first generation DVD released around 1997 back when dual layer DVDs hadn't been developed, which meant that there simply wasn't room for special features or for extra audio tracks.

DVDs have since improved where you can fit so much more on one side of a disc, so they can cram on DTS tracks and director commentaries and short documentaries and things like that. I'm more happy that the studios are (allegedly) working on a better DVD to appease the fans of this great movie than upset that I will have to buy another copy of a movie I already own (known as "double-dipping" in DVD jargon).

I know..I notcied this with Goodfellas, Casino, and Carlito's Way....All of their dvd's suck! No extra's at all!

At least Scarface has a good DVD, with a 50-min documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes etc...



noledge

I agree with everyone here: "Goodfellas" is a great movie, easily the best film of the '90s. But, the DVD is very disappointing, particularly the sound track. Scorsese invested so much in a terrific sound track and so many action scenes, and it's no better than an ordinary-grade VHS tape. "Casino" is no great shakes, either. "Mean Streets" is in mono.

Well i have to agree with you it is a kickass movie.
one of my favorits.

Chin Chin Don Palentino! "As far back as I can remember, Ive always wanted to be a Gangster."-Henry Hill :rolleyes:

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Unfortunately it has one of the worst video transfers I've ever seen, and a pretty bad audio transfer too. I can't wait until they make a better one.

Just bought the video of goodfellas off ebay the other day, just had to echo what everyone else has been saying, its excellent

Goodfellas is unbelievably good. Joe Pesci's performance in this film is as good as any I have ever seen. The first time I seen the "Why I am I so funny?" scene, I was on the edge of my seat. I think one of the reasons I like it so much is that is is the antithesis of the Godfather, showing the mafia at a lower level, the tracksuit and blowdried hair level, as oppossed to the top.

goodfellas is definately a movie i got in my collection, it has stunning performances by Ray liotta, Joe Pescie and as usual Robert De niro. It just took you straight inot mafia life and had you at the edge of your seat, hell of a movie.

Goodfellas is unbelivable. Ray Liolta is billant Robert deNiro is as usual untoucable, but Joe Pesci simply outshines them all. He just burns a whole in the screen, with scenes such as 'you think I'm funny?' and 'dance ya little prick, dance'!!. Pure class. the DVD is crap though. Anyone know of any plans to rerelease it with extras?

Its such a shame when a great movie on DVD doen't have extras. I am still waiting until they re-release a better version. Goodfellas has a great story, actors and director. One of my favorite movies deserve a better DVD format (to give fans what they paid for = The Godfather DVD was worth every penny).

for me, even without the extras Goodfellas is still worth buying. . .very nice movie. .

"As far back as I can remember, Ive always wanted to be a Gangster!"- Henry Hill

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I command this family right or wrong . . . it was not what I wanted!

[QUOTE]Originally posted by Don Noledge:
At least Scarface has a good DVD, with a 50-min documentary, deleted scenes and outtakes etc...



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The only thing i dont like about it is its over priced here in flint MI, Its 36.99$
I got the the VHS version for 10$.

i have the dvd but i got it for chirstmas i dont know how much it is but im glad i have it, its one of my favorites

"They call him so-and-so because he says everything twice."

Goodfellas is classic
Goodfellas is classic

like "Jimmy two times" . . .

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I command this family right or wrong . . . it was not what I wanted!

That scene was el-perfecto, like so many dozens of scenes in "Goodfellas."

I rented the Goodfellas DVD. Very few features. They could've at least put in a commentary track or something.

another one is the scene Robert De Niro crying and kicks the telephone booth coz the whack Tommy. . .

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Goodfellaz - Great Movie, Sucky DVD

THis is a great DVD to add to your collection!

I used to work with a bunch of genuine movie buffs. I had a TV and a VCR in my office, and often brought in movies that we could watch (partly) during breaks or lunch times. The Billy Batts scene (with Frank Vincent) was the most-requested of Goodfellas for these viewings, with Spider-gets-shot #2. Incidentally: The guy with the salt/pepper beard, turtleneck and medallion who's greeted by Batts is Vito Piccone, former lead singer of the Elegants, a '50's doo-wop group that had a single hit, "Little Star," in '58 (anyone here old enough to remember it?) And Vito Antuofermo, former middleweight contenduh who played The Ant in GFIII, had a tiny bit part in Goodfellas--Pesci greets him at the Copa.

you can check out the Website of Mr. Henry Hill at http://www.goodfellahenry.com. . . . .

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Loved Goodfellas! But, yeah, definitely needed some special features. Pesci's the only actor I know who can scare the hell outta' folks despite his short stature! My favorite scene was when he shot the kid at the hangout: DeNiro and Liotta rag on him when he doesn't get pissed at the kid as the kid insults him, so Pesci takes out his gun and blows the kid away--and then they rag on him for killing the kid! Classic!

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"We don't discuss business at the table!"

Although I have seen Goodfellas before, I watched again for the first time since I started watching the Sopranos. Man, it was weird hearing Dr. Melfi's voice (Lorraine Bracco's character in the Sopranos) and seeing her act totally different from her Dr. character.

This movie is spectacular. A different view into the mob than GF. This movie had a lot of funny moments, too.

My favorite part is when Henry keeps on looking up at the helicopter, he was so blasted he thought he was just hallucinating.

But, why did Jimmy help Tommy f* up Billy Batts? I knew Tommy was stupid and hot tempered, and I always thought Jimmy was much smarter than Tommy, but Jimmy never gave the consequences of f*in up Batts too much thought.

I always laugh when I see De Niro kicking Batts, the part where he kicks em non stop, one right after the other.

I wish they'd cut down the swearing though, it's a little hard to take sometimes...I can handle Scarface but not Tommy's swearing in Goodfellas, plus, I wanna show my parents this movie, but again....the swearing.

DeNiro helped Pesci beat Batts because DeNiro saw how Batts disrespected Pesci. Pesci was minding his own business, hanging out with Henry and Jimmy, when Batts started to break his balls, for no apperent reason. Pesci and Batts had some words, and then decided to forget about it and have a drink. Batts then insults Pesci again. DeNiro saw this and knew that he had to help out his friend. Pesci was a psychotic guy throughout most of the movie, but I think he reacted, in the right way to Batts disrespect. The way DeNiro kicks Batts is hilarious, I cry, I laugh so hard, every time I see it.

i don't find this funny, looks like natural to me. thats the Classic, Mr Cool De Niro style . . .

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I command this family right or wrong . . . it was not what I wanted!

i agree with you puppeteer, same goes with my friend. thats the part he did'nt like in the movie, he can't stand Pesci's mouth. hehe. but thats part of it, thats one of their selling points . . .

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Yes, I do know why Jimmy helped Tommy. It's just that I thought Jimmy was much smarter than Tommy and wouldn't touch a "made man."

Exactly, I laugh so hard when I see De Niro kicking Batts. Classic!

b][/qb][/QUOTE]i don't find this funny, looks like natural to me. thats the Classic, Mr Cool De Niro style . . .

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Yes, I agree that it looks like the cool natural De Niro style, but I find it funny not because it looks fake, but it's so real that it's hillarious...it really looks like De Niro wanted to kick the shit out of Batts. I just love it, as you do to.

Yes, I agree that it looks like the cool natural De Niro style, but I find it funny not because it looks fake, but it's so real that it's hillarious...it really looks like De Niro wanted to kick the shit out of Batts. I just love it, as you do to.

The "natural style" is a hallmark of Martin Scorsese's technique in "Goodfellas" and also in "Mean Streets." That entire Billy Batts scene (and the one following, with Scorsese's mother) is so natural-seeming that it's hard to believe that they were working from a script.

some of Joe Pesci's are not scripted, i'm not sure if its the "how am i funny?" part. . .

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I command this family right or wrong . . . it was not what I wanted!

Yes, I agree that it looks like the cool natural De Niro style, but I find it funny not because it looks fake, but it's so real that it's hillarious...it really looks like De Niro wanted to kick the shit out of Batts. I just love it, as you do to.

The "natural style" is a hallmark of Martin Scorsese's technique in "Goodfellas" and also in "Mean Streets." That entire Billy Batts scene (and the one following, with Scorsese's mother) is so natural-seeming that it's hard to believe that they were working from a script.[/b][/quote]This scene with Tommy's mother, IS ad-libbed. They made it up as they went. the mother came up with the idea.

After seeing Pesci in Home alone as a kid, and then him turning into the "Fuck this, Fuck that, Fuck you, you motherfucker you" Pesci in raging Bull, Casino, Goodfellas, lethal Weapons is amazing.

I mean when !i! was a kid not Pesci.

You're damn right that short Pesci will scare the shit out of you, he'll kill you with pen, he'll pop your eyes, out, he'll shoot you forstanding up for your manhood, he'll shoot you for bringighis drinks too slow.

"Go fuck yourself" BAng BAng! "You rat Motherfucker you"

Bye Bye Spider.

just finished reading the "Wiseguy" by Nicholas Pileggi. few celebrities are mentioned in the book like. . .

Estee Lauder; the gang robbed her jewelries worth $1,000,000 which Henry Hill fenced. . .

Sammy Davis Jr.; sent a bottle of champagne to Henry and Karen while watching a show. . .

Tino Barzie; Frank Sinatra's manager. one of the regular buyer of airline tickets bought by the Gang using stolen credit cards. he buys this at 50% off and uses this to transport Sinatra and the group. . .

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I command this family right or wrong . . . it was not what I wanted!

Yes, the book had lots of details that weren't in the movie (not that there's anything wrong with the movie, far from it). In addition to those you quoted, I liked the tale of Paulie busting up a restaurant 'cause he didn't like the way he was treated (how many times have you wanted to do the same?); and how Henry had to get circumsized in order to marry Karen, and walked around with a diaper for months. Remember that scene in the movie when Karen asks Henry for money to go shopping? Henry takes gives her a pile of greenbacks, and Karen, apparently grateful, bends down...you hear a zipper being unzipped...maybe she was checking his diaper?

You need to have an ending to a movie, and I thought that the way Mr. Scorcese ended it was great. Henry Hill is the narrator, and he was talking while the character was quietly answering the questions from the defense, so instead of just cutting to the final scene of the WP location, the walk through the court room seemed very smart and fitting. I thought it flowed great, and every time they show Jimmy's face when Henry points him out, I always look at the expression on Jimmy's wife's face. I don't know, I tend to follow mafia movies closely, paying attention to all the details. It doesn't hurt to watch them over and over, either!