Paul Vario (Paul Cicero in the movie) died at the U.S. Correctional Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in 1988. Paul Sorvino, who played him, died in 2022, months after Ray Liotta.
A little trivia. The cop/prosecutor that was talking to Karen about whether she goes with her husband Henry or not is actually a real cop/prosecutor. He was in charge of bringing down the real mob group that this movie is based off of. He's not an actor. He's a real prosecutor. Or he was. He's probably retired by now, if he's even still alive.
In the initial prison scene that shows how well they had it, you said 'This would never happen.' It DID happen, Dawn. Henry Hill's story is real. Naturally there is some exaggeration or dramatization but at least 80% of what's in the film is true and accurate, including the Mafiosi having private cells and access to whatever they wanted as long as they had the money. As for Tommy (Joe Pesci's character), you should look up the real-life Tommy DeSimone some time. Apart from being a 6' 2" monster instead of small like Joe, he was pretty much as depicted--a gun-happy maniac. They called him "Two-Gun Tommy" because he'd fire off random rounds at complete strangers for target practice. They did indeed kill Tommy in lieu of making him a made man, and his body has never been found. His ending may not have been an easy one--there is a rumour that he was cut in half with a chainsaw. You should see his photos--he looks absolutely insane!
Henry Hill story is real to an extent. You are right about Tommy and other things, but Henry Hill exaggerated quite a bit on his book and in life in general. He made himself seem a lot more important as a Mafia associate than he really was. He was very "low down on the totem pole" when it came to his association with the Mafia. The NY prosecutor said after the trial that Henry Hill had to be the worse witness he ever heard testify because he lied so much on the stand and exaggerated so much and if they would have had to rely on just Hill's testimony alone they never would have convicted Jimmy Burke
Best gangster movie ever made. Most of this movie took place within 25 miles of me on Long Island and I have been to or by many of the places in the movie. Especially that diner they are in a lot. And while NYC is known for the mafia back in the day, the average person never ran across any. You had to be a store owner in certain neighborhoods or in certain professions like dock workers or garbage collections to really come across them. And John Gotti didn't live too far from me. Gotti was the last very famous Godfather. He lived in Queens NYC or I should say his office was there. And ran his family in the 70's and 80's until he went to jail. He was called the Teflon Don because nothing would stick to him when he was investigated. But he broke the number one code for Godfathers. He was way to flashy and drew way too much attention to himself. You just knew that you shouldn't cause trouble in is neighborhood. And he was always doing things for the people in his neighborhood. So he was a bad man and a killer but a lot of people loved him. Godfather is similar but much slower paced. A lot of that also happened near me. "Real Housewives of the Mafia." There was a reality show about 15 years ago called "Growing up Gotti." It was about John Gotti's daughter, Victoria and her kids and the mansion they lived in on Long Island. I think it ran two years and it was very much like the "Jersey Shore." Very stereotypical of what you think they would be like. Victoria was an attractive but very physically "altered" bleach blond with enormous "assets." She was a bit of a "Karen." Loud and in your face but I found her likable. Her kids however were three spoiled teenage boys with slicked back hair and acted like princes because they were Gotti's grand kids. they were hard to like. but the show was entertaining.
No idea if this has been mentioned, but the movie is actually based on a biography of the real Henry Hill, called "Wiseguy". A lot of the events and characters in the film have been fictionalized, but the core is essentially true. A lot of the people are combinations of real people and some of the names have been changed: Tommy diVito, for example, was actually Thomas DeSimone - in reality his body was also never found and it's never been confirmed he's dead or who killed him. It's generally accepted John Gotti killed him though, who later went on to become the head of the Gambino family. The reason for him being killed is accurate though.
The part about Tommy being shot in face didn’t happen because Tommy's body was never found. Also, the real Tommy was huge, about 6'2 and about 250 pounds.
PEGGY BUNDY joke - in reference to Karen asking Henry for money........"No matter how disgusting the next 10 minutes are...it still beats the hell out of working!"
Soooooooo glad you did this one. being from the New Jersey, New York are, this is in my wheelhouse. I actually knew Henry Hill a few years before he died. In that life, it's not like you get up one day and "decide" yer gonna fill out an application and shine up your resume' to get your mafia decoder ring. A lot of times it's how or where you grow up, who you're related to, etc. Either way, things that went on in the film do not happen like that today. It's a far different way of life. Come to Jersey, you'd fit right in... Ha ha ha...
Warmest greetings from Vancouver 🇨🇦 Goodfellas is my favourite marvel movie of all time. Based on a true story, makes it even more compelling. It’s easy to see this star-studded lineup, gripping tale, an excellent cinematography lead its way to multiple Academy Awards.
If you're interested in Mafia wives, there is a movie called "Married to the Mob" (1988) starring Michelle Pfeiffer, which is pretty good. Another great gangster movie is "Scarface" (1983) starring Al Pacino, which you should like as it's pretty brutal.
The films of Martin Scorsese are perfect examples in how to attract and hold the attention of viewers even with unpalatable subject matter and gory visuals. His storytelling is so strong you find yourself being lured down the rabbit hole no matter where you come in on the film. You should definitely watch more of his work. The Gangster film, much like the Western has had periods of popularity and times of out of fashion. You should look at James Cagney as the original bad boy gangster in the public enemy and white heat.
Dawn, the Godfather is a gangster movie that you would want to watch over and over again. I think we can agree that gangsters and the mafia are pretty much the same. The violence in the Godfather is not as casual as Goodfellas.
@@theTemplar08Which was what Henry, Jimmy and Tommy were throughout the entire movie with only Tommy having a chance of actually joining a Mafia family from the inside. Really Henry in the movie himself had that problem, wanted to feel like a somebody around nobody's and gain the Mafia privileges but wasn't exactly a fan of the violence or Murdering that comes along with it. He had his abundance of issues and was not a good person at all, though he still came out out as the "most normal" and moral compare to those around him.
I can't decide who I like more: Cassie at Popcorn in Bed because she gets so squeamish at the violence and the sex jokes or Dawn because she laughs at the violence and the sex jokes. They're both adorable.
Dawn.. Gotta say you always make me smile watching your reaction videos. Love your down to earth personality and sense of humor. And that Scottish accent!! Keep up the great work and I love to suggest you give AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN a chance. Think you'll like it...
I hit play, and right away I hear Dawn saying "You don't have to beat it on the ass, you can just smack it." I paused the video to comment, because I know that I will already love this reaction.
Yes the real Tommy was an imposing, angry, homicidal manic. He was supposedly murdered and dismembered by John Gotti and his crew over the death of Billy Batts. Batts was a member of the Gambino crime family.
Being "made" means officially becoming a member of the inner circle of the "family". It was only full-blooded Italians that could be made, and it meant that you were untouchable to anyone on the outside. And if someone outside touched you anyway by any means, your family was obligated to take revenge for you.
Dawn Marie as the gang boss of the new Scottish mafia - 'An rud seo againne'. First thing, if you want to be a gangster, you need to "make your bones", which is slang for killing someone that your capo wants dead. Then you'll have to kill whenever you get the order, or whenever your business needs some killing done. You'll need to hit the gym to build up your strength -- maybe some kind of boxing or martial arts... killers are tough. Then you'll need to find a specialty - gambling, extortion, robbery, pornography, etc... Finally, you'll need to nurture your sociopathic side - essential for becoming an effective gangster. It. could. work.
Goodfellas was based loosely on a true story. There are those that try to glamorize the gangster life. Until they see the real story. Which brings be to suggest what you know you must React to next. The Godfather is considered by plenty as a masterpiece. But even that is just scratching the surface. Mario Puzo created the story in 1969. Then it became film in 1972. It is essential for any film review. And an offer that can't be refused!!!
Yes, Dawn, you’re a potential mafia woman 😅. Btw: I recommend 1983’s Scarface w Al Pacino ❤. “Being made;” he’s a formal member of that “family.” He’s now protected better, is expected to never tell secrets and gets extra privileges.
I've seen a lot of Goodfellas reactions, no one's ever watched Billy Batts getting kicked to death and said "I think I fancy them". Don't let her near any actual mobsters, she'd have guns hidden in every corner of the house
Hi Dawn, glad that you enjoyed Goodfellas. The big difference between this and the Godfather, is this one is based on a true story of Henry Hill, where the Godfather was historical fiction but incorporates some real events. The Godfather is a very good movie though to watch. You might want to check out Casino, which is about the real events of the Mafia on Las Vegas. Also, it stars Robert Denero and Joe Pesci too. I think I misspelled their names but you know what I mean. Looking forward to more.
Also, The Godfather portrays gangsters as stylized romantic figures while Goodfellas just portrays gangsters as less romantic, gritty and cutthroat, not even caring about the "code of honour".
Scorsese's masterpiece - this week's the 33rd anniversary of the film's release so nice timing Dawn Marie :D Fun facts - that's Scorsese's real-life mom playing Tommy's mom and the fed who puts Henry & Karen into witness protection was the real-life fed who did the same IRL. Sadly we lost both Ray Liotta & Paul Sorvino last year. I love how you only knew Pesci from comedy - shows his range as an actor since he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his truly intimidating role here. I recommend you see CASINO next which is a kissing cousin to this film set in Vegas. FYI: ' a made man' means being legit as a mob chief.
When the whole gang are relaxing together in prison and enjoying doing their own cooking, you briefly see an older man making the sauce. That's Martin Scorcese's father.
Donnie Brasco is another one with Al Pacino, and it has Johnny Depp in as the title character. It's hard to write about that without spoilers, but it is a good one to watch.
Fun fact: the man playing the U.S. attorney that negotiates the Hill's witness protection deal is the actual U.S. Attorney that negotiated the Hill's deal.
"made" means a person elevated into the formal operation structure, the 'family' and a boss of a crew and advance to the top of the family over time. Not allowed to be whacked unless the organization bosses authorize it, called "The Commission".
Uh... no mafia in the U.K., Dawn? Ahem... hello The Krays, Gangster No.1, Layer Cake, Sexy Beast, Get Carter, The Italian Job (done and done, lol), Eastern Promises, The Bank Job, Comfort and Joy, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch...! Having said that, I do look forward to the underground era of Dawn. 😂😂😂
Very low level in comparison. The UK has had Stasi-level surveillance since the Northern Ireland Troubles, so it's almost impossible to run anything that big.
I used to find "Gangster" movies intriguing at first. It was a lifestyle I never knew about. Now that I have learned more about the real world not the romanticized outlooks of the real world, I find the genre very scary, cold, and certainly not my cup of tea at all. Now, I avoid them.
The Godfather is nothing like this movie, maybe still a bit of a "boy" movie, but nowhere near as much as this. Tommy DeSimone is the real life guy Pesci's character portrayed, but look up Roy DeMeo for an even worse mob psychopathic killer, or Anthony "Gas Pipe" Casso - he was a bit of a maniac too.
Unlike Tommy, though, Casso (Lucchese) and DeMeo (Gambino) did become made men. Casso in 1974 (same year Tommy murdered Ronald Jerothe), and DeMeo in 1977 (same year John Gotti got made). They also both lived quite a bit longer than Tommy, with Casso outliving DeMeo as well.
After the Godfather, this is the best mob movie. And talk about robberies, this film was beaten out by Dances With Wolves for the Best Picture Oscar of 1990. Scorsese never did a better job, except for maybe Raging Bull, than this film. He got robbed at the Oscars for this, as well.
I first saw _Dances with Wolves_ when it was initially released in the theaters. It was an overrated film. Not bad, but overrated. It's one of those instances when everyone fell prey to 'full-court press' marketing and bought-and-paid-for media hype.
If anyone ever wants to start watching a gangster/mafia movie, The Godfather should be the very first movie to watch since it was the foundation that led to many other mob movie classics, IMO. Far as GoodFellas, I do recall watching this movie when it was first released, and it was just brought to my attention that the 'what do you mean I'm funny, do I amuse you?" scene @4:44; only Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta were in on it when Tommy became hostile with Henry while everyone else's reaction was genuine while Scorsese was filming. Genius!
Some people have accused this movie of glorifying criminals. But if you pay attention, it's easy to see the mobsters, the goodfellas, are *not* being glorified, they're shown in a pretty bad light. They're all cruel, vicious, utterly callous and uncaring about the people they hurt, and they're all totally selfish, ultimately quite happy to betray and murder each other for their own benefit. Paul Cicero, the crew chief played by Paul Sorvino, is the only one depicted as having even a tiny hint of real honor, and in the end he just turns his back on a colleague in trouble. Nobody comes off looking admirable, let alone glorified.
Yeah, I never thought of this as really glorifying it. There is some glamour there, but it also showed plenty of the ugly side, and how it’s not really too hard to fall (most likely pushed) off that precipice, ending up dead or at least always looking over your shoulder.
You guys are forgetting one major thing that I see a lot of people always look over. Henry, Hill went three decades without having to kill anybody and they were OK with it, so I think it depends on the relationship you have with members of a mob. You may not have a kill anybody.
One thing’s for sure, though. Even if you aren’t doing any killing, you’ll be around a lot of the ones who do, and some who _really_ enjoy that line of work.
You made my laugh talking about rooting for shark in Jaws! At time jaws came out I was scuba diving for university marine biology center. We were measuring octopus up to 23fters. We were swimming with orca killer whales, etc.. I saved blue shark from ghost net an went head too head with great white making a food pass, trying too eat me! So it was several years before I sat down an watched a shark devour beautiful girls! But you pulled me up enough too watch movie, Jaws, an I enjoyed it, do, do ,do ,do do,!!!
The real Thomas DeSimone was way worse then portrayed in the movie Henry once told a story of how Tommy once shot a innocent man who walked by them just to try out a new gun he bought
"Being made" means he would go through the ceremony to become a member of the mafia. He would have the same status as the guy that Tommy and Jimmy killed. Tommy could qualify because he was 100% Italian. Jimmy and Henry were both half Italian and Half Irish so they could not qualify no matter what they do. You are right, Tommy would be a terrible choice to Be made.
Very happy Dawn, that by the end of the movie you decided not to join the mafia. You learned the right lesson.
It seemed touch and go - like she seemed to want to become a wife or gumar.
Considering La Costra Nostra barely exists anymore, probably a good decision.
Well Dawn did open the slight chance that she could be part of a Scottish new mafia.
I don’t know, I think she could make it to the top. Don Dawn.
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Paul Vario (Paul Cicero in the movie) died at the U.S. Correctional Hospital in Springfield, Missouri in 1988. Paul Sorvino, who played him, died in 2022, months after Ray Liotta.
A little trivia. The cop/prosecutor that was talking to Karen about whether she goes with her husband Henry or not is actually a real cop/prosecutor. He was in charge of bringing down the real mob group that this movie is based off of. He's not an actor. He's a real prosecutor. Or he was. He's probably retired by now, if he's even still alive.
In the initial prison scene that shows how well they had it, you said 'This would never happen.' It DID happen, Dawn. Henry Hill's story is real. Naturally there is some exaggeration or dramatization but at least 80% of what's in the film is true and accurate, including the Mafiosi having private cells and access to whatever they wanted as long as they had the money. As for Tommy (Joe Pesci's character), you should look up the real-life Tommy DeSimone some time. Apart from being a 6' 2" monster instead of small like Joe, he was pretty much as depicted--a gun-happy maniac. They called him "Two-Gun Tommy" because he'd fire off random rounds at complete strangers for target practice. They did indeed kill Tommy in lieu of making him a made man, and his body has never been found. His ending may not have been an easy one--there is a rumour that he was cut in half with a chainsaw. You should see his photos--he looks absolutely insane!
Henry Hill story is real to an extent. You are right about Tommy and other things, but Henry Hill exaggerated quite a bit on his book and in life in general. He made himself seem a lot more important as a Mafia associate than he really was.
He was very "low down on the totem pole" when it came to his association with the Mafia.
The NY prosecutor said after the trial that Henry Hill had to be the worse witness he ever heard testify because he lied so much on the stand and exaggerated so much and if they would have had to rely on just Hill's testimony alone they never would have convicted Jimmy Burke
I like that the first thing that Jimmy says after beating Batts was,”f’n mutt dented my shoes “
Lol I always thought he said “did to my shoes”
THE MENS WHITE SHIRT COLLARS WERE CALLED MAFIA COLLARS
I love your line: "I rooted for the shark in Jaws...that makes me a gangster!"
..or not a mammal...
Never seen you laugh this much haha I'm with you, it's one of the funniest movies ever imo and one of the greatest. Most rewatchable movie ever made.
Jimmy died in I believe 1996 from cancer before he became eligible for parole.
My favorite mob movie, always great to see new people discover it
Best gangster movie ever made. Most of this movie took place within 25 miles of me on Long Island and I have been to or by many of the places in the movie. Especially that diner they are in a lot. And while NYC is known for the mafia back in the day, the average person never ran across any. You had to be a store owner in certain neighborhoods or in certain professions like dock workers or garbage collections to really come across them. And John Gotti didn't live too far from me. Gotti was the last very famous Godfather. He lived in Queens NYC or I should say his office was there. And ran his family in the 70's and 80's until he went to jail. He was called the Teflon Don because nothing would stick to him when he was investigated. But he broke the number one code for Godfathers. He was way to flashy and drew way too much attention to himself. You just knew that you shouldn't cause trouble in is neighborhood. And he was always doing things for the people in his neighborhood. So he was a bad man and a killer but a lot of people loved him.
Godfather is similar but much slower paced. A lot of that also happened near me.
"Real Housewives of the Mafia." There was a reality show about 15 years ago called "Growing up Gotti." It was about John Gotti's daughter, Victoria and her kids and the mansion they lived in on Long Island. I think it ran two years and it was very much like the "Jersey Shore." Very stereotypical of what you think they would be like. Victoria was an attractive but very physically "altered" bleach blond with enormous "assets." She was a bit of a "Karen." Loud and in your face but I found her likable. Her kids however were three spoiled teenage boys with slicked back hair and acted like princes because they were Gotti's grand kids. they were hard to like. but the show was entertaining.
“A Bronx Tale” is another great mob movie
Jimmy Conway passed away since 96 due to cancer
They aren't tasting the powder; they are seeing if it makes them instantly numb, where their tongue touched it, to verify it's real.
No idea if this has been mentioned, but the movie is actually based on a biography of the real Henry Hill, called "Wiseguy".
A lot of the events and characters in the film have been fictionalized, but the core is essentially true. A lot of the people are combinations of real people and some of the names have been changed: Tommy diVito, for example, was actually Thomas DeSimone - in reality his body was also never found and it's never been confirmed he's dead or who killed him. It's generally accepted John Gotti killed him though, who later went on to become the head of the Gambino family. The reason for him being killed is accurate though.
In the scene with Liotta and Deniro at the diner towards the end, why does the background get enlarged? Usually the actors get the close up shot...
The part about Tommy being shot in face didn’t happen because Tommy's body was never found. Also, the real Tommy was huge, about 6'2 and about 250 pounds.
PEGGY BUNDY joke - in reference to Karen asking Henry for money........"No matter how disgusting the next 10 minutes are...it still beats the hell out of working!"
Of all the reactors I've watched, Dawn is my favorite!!
Soooooooo glad you did this one. being from the New Jersey, New York are, this is in my wheelhouse. I actually knew Henry Hill a few years before he died. In that life, it's not like you get up one day and "decide" yer gonna fill out an application and shine up your resume' to get your mafia decoder ring. A lot of times it's how or where you grow up, who you're related to, etc. Either way, things that went on in the film do not happen like that today. It's a far different way of life. Come to Jersey, you'd fit right in... Ha ha ha...
Warmest greetings from Vancouver 🇨🇦
Goodfellas is my favourite marvel movie of all time. Based on a true story, makes it even more compelling.
It’s easy to see this star-studded lineup, gripping tale, an excellent cinematography lead its way to multiple Academy Awards.
I'm from Burnaby, I just watched this reaction too.
If you're interested in Mafia wives, there is a movie called "Married to the Mob" (1988) starring Michelle Pfeiffer, which is pretty good. Another great gangster movie is "Scarface" (1983) starring Al Pacino, which you should like as it's pretty brutal.
I’ve never heard anyone think The Italian Job or Fight Club as a mob movie 🤦🏾♂️🤣☕️
Haha i don't wanna be in the ground, that was so funny 🤣
Thanks for the video. I enjoyed it.
The films of Martin Scorsese are perfect examples in how to attract and hold the attention of viewers even with unpalatable subject matter and gory visuals. His storytelling is so strong you find yourself being lured down the rabbit hole no matter where you come in on the film. You should definitely watch more of his work. The Gangster film, much like the Western has had periods of popularity and times of out of fashion. You should look at James Cagney as the original bad boy gangster in the public enemy and white heat.
Jimmy Conway died in prison in 1994 from cancer.
1996
FUNNY HOW?
LIKE IM A CLOWN?
IM HERE TO AMUSE YOU?
Dawn, the Godfather is a gangster movie that you would want to watch over and over again. I think we can agree that gangsters and the mafia are pretty much the same. The violence in the Godfather is not as casual as Goodfellas.
Dawn: "I could be a gangster in the Mafia."
Also, Dawn: "I don't like how they're always killing people for no good reason."
You might be an associate, but you have to be Italian too join the mob! There’s also that killing thing.
@@theTemplar08 Ya if it weren't for risking jail time and all the killing I could totally be an associate.
@@theTemplar08Which was what Henry, Jimmy and Tommy were throughout the entire movie with only Tommy having a chance of actually joining a Mafia family from the inside. Really Henry in the movie himself had that problem, wanted to feel like a somebody around nobody's and gain the Mafia privileges but wasn't exactly a fan of the violence or Murdering that comes along with it. He had his abundance of issues and was not a good person at all, though he still came out out as the "most normal" and moral compare to those around him.
Ever seen any of Italian horror films, they are brutal! watching these movies like "Goodfellas"...it makes sense...lol
I can't decide who I like more: Cassie at Popcorn in Bed because she gets so squeamish at the violence and the sex jokes or Dawn because she laughs at the violence and the sex jokes. They're both adorable.
Cassie+Dawn Collab?
The feminine one.
Liking violence and such is more masculine, being afraid of it is more feminine.
Are you just comparing them because they are both blondes? Just kidding. Definitely prefer Dawn's video, Cassie is too goody goody
Im sorry its late but This is why I stop watching cassie because she gets too squeamish at Violence and graphic stuff or anything.
I honestly can't stand the Popcorn in Bed channel. Cassie and her sister come off as complete airheads. I love Dawn though 👍
Dawn starts off "No one WANTS to be a gangster" Few minutes later when she sees the money "I want to be a gangster".
Dawn.. Gotta say you always make me smile watching your reaction videos. Love your down to earth personality and sense of humor. And that Scottish accent!! Keep up the great work and I love to suggest you give AN OFFICER AND A GENTLEMAN a chance. Think you'll like it...
Yes, Dawn, please keep up the Scottish accent. It's great!
Yes we all fancy your accent 😊
That reads as if a dog typed it.
@@OriginalPuro I read this in Shrek's accent
I hit play, and right away I hear Dawn saying "You don't have to beat it on the ass, you can just smack it." I paused the video to comment, because I know that I will already love this reaction.
How about when she demonstrated it? Oh boy. 😊
"Angels with Dirty Faces" is a great gangster movie and with Humphery Bogart.
So is _Angels with Filthy Souls._
Dawn does love B&W movies.
James Cagney was the star of the movie
@@EngineerEd-xt2quYes but she has only seen Bogart movies and I am trying to sell it I didn't mention Pat O'Brien or Huntz Hall either.
Joe Pesci is a SCARY man when he plays characters like this. He can go from 0 to 1000 in a heartbeat.
He's a little package of rage.
@@LordVolkovyup and he is absolutely correct about what they do to you at the drive through
Even though Pesci is 5’4”, he still manages to bring out the (real life) 6’2” Tommy.
Yes the real Tommy was an imposing, angry, homicidal manic. He was supposedly murdered and dismembered by John Gotti and his crew over the death of Billy Batts. Batts was a member of the Gambino crime family.
shows how good of an actor he is
the scene where the phone box get kicked right over was an accident but they left it in cause it looked so real.
great film - watch Casino next Dawn.
You can see De Niro turn away as he's corpsing.
Being "made" means officially becoming a member of the inner circle of the "family". It was only full-blooded Italians that could be made, and it meant that you were untouchable to anyone on the outside. And if someone outside touched you anyway by any means, your family was obligated to take revenge for you.
Slightly too messy! lol Try L.A. Confidential
11:25 That's Martin Scorsese's mum...... Goodfellas is a fantastic film but I have always preferred casino.
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Dawn Marie as the gang boss of the new Scottish mafia - 'An rud seo againne'.
First thing, if you want to be a gangster, you need to "make your bones", which is slang for killing someone that your capo wants dead.
Then you'll have to kill whenever you get the order, or whenever your business needs some killing done.
You'll need to hit the gym to build up your strength -- maybe some kind of boxing or martial arts... killers are tough.
Then you'll need to find a specialty - gambling, extortion, robbery, pornography, etc...
Finally, you'll need to nurture your sociopathic side - essential for becoming an effective gangster.
It. could. work.
Donnie Brasco is another mob movie worth watching.
Fugetaboutit.
Goodfellas was based loosely on a true story. There are those that try to glamorize the gangster life. Until they see the real story. Which brings be to suggest what you know you must React to next. The Godfather is considered by plenty as a masterpiece. But even that is just scratching the surface. Mario Puzo created the story in 1969. Then it became film in 1972. It is essential for any film review. And an offer that can't be refused!!!
FYI Tommy's mom was played by Catherine Scorsese Marty's mother
No gangsters in Scotland? Trust me.. they're there
Here's another vote for "A Bronx Tale" as your next gangster reaction.
Yes, Dawn, you’re a potential mafia woman 😅. Btw: I recommend 1983’s Scarface w Al Pacino ❤. “Being made;” he’s a formal member of that “family.” He’s now protected better, is expected to never tell secrets and gets extra privileges.
Yes That's a great one same as Goodfellas
Taxi Driver should be your next Scorcese movie.
You may now be legally obliged to watch Casino
Joe Pesci is even scarier in there, she'll love it!
I've seen a lot of Goodfellas reactions, no one's ever watched Billy Batts getting kicked to death and said "I think I fancy them".
Don't let her near any actual mobsters, she'd have guns hidden in every corner of the house
When you said: "he's funny" and I knew what was coming 😂.
LOL...Dawn secret American gansta
Hi Dawn, glad that you enjoyed Goodfellas. The big difference between this and the Godfather, is this one is based on a true story of Henry Hill, where the Godfather was historical fiction but incorporates some real events. The Godfather is a very good movie though to watch. You might want to check out Casino, which is about the real events of the Mafia on Las Vegas. Also, it stars Robert Denero and Joe Pesci too. I think I misspelled their names but you know what I mean. Looking forward to more.
Also, The Godfather portrays gangsters as stylized romantic figures while Goodfellas just portrays gangsters as less romantic, gritty and cutthroat, not even caring about the "code of honour".
How appropriate since this film is now 33 years old.
Yeah and thirty-three years ago seems like 10 years ago
"See ... I wouldn't be good at doing that. I talk too much. I'm an over-sharer!" 🤣
Check out "A Bronx Tale". It has De Niro in it as well. I believe he directed the movie also.
And it wasn't near as messy as the real life story of these guys. Look up the bios of the real life characters.
Now you should watch Scorsese's BEST MOVIE ever, CASINO.
Another great mob movie to check out is DONNIE BRASCO.
You'd like "Casino". It's another gangster movie with Joe Pesci and Robert DeNiro. Really good one.
Love your content btw
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You have a very unusual line between good and bad, I hope you will make a reaction to WOLF OF WALL STREET (2013). It will be interesting to watch.
De Niro plays a bounty hunter in "Midnight Run". It's very funny and it's also a "guys" movie. You'll love it.
"I think I fancy them both", this after having watched them beat a man to death. Hmm. You might wanna consult a Psychologist perhaps lol?
18:00 cocaine, like novacaine, numbs. not the taste. the test to if they bothered to at least cut it. like you dont know. _JC
I know you thought about starting your own mafia family in your area, but that's a really bad idea. Fuggettabowditt! 😂😂😂😂😂😂
Scorsese's masterpiece - this week's the 33rd anniversary of the film's release so nice timing Dawn Marie :D Fun facts - that's Scorsese's real-life mom playing Tommy's mom and the fed who puts Henry & Karen into witness protection was the real-life fed who did the same IRL. Sadly we lost both Ray Liotta & Paul Sorvino last year. I love how you only knew Pesci from comedy - shows his range as an actor since he won the Oscar for Best Supporting Actor for his truly intimidating role here. I recommend you see CASINO next which is a kissing cousin to this film set in Vegas. FYI: ' a made man' means being legit as a mob chief.
When the whole gang are relaxing together in prison and enjoying doing their own cooking, you briefly see an older man making the sauce. That's Martin Scorcese's father.
Donnie Brasco is another one with Al Pacino, and it has Johnny Depp in as the title character. It's hard to write about that without spoilers, but it is a good one to watch.
I second that recommendation.
I third that recommendation, and include watching, “A Bronx Tale”
This movie was based upon the true story following Henry Hill's life.
yes its a true story. and yes certain financially comfortable prisoners do very comfortable time . "this would never happen". sure it does.
After seeing "The Godfather", I wanted to be a gangster....for about 3 seconds.
Casino has to be next. Also, you can watch godfather, but be ready for one of the dullest, most boring movies ever made. And the sequels are worse
Henry Hill died of old age outside the witness protection program. Look up his real story. It is better than the movie.
If you want another great mobster movie, watch A Bronx Tale next
awesome reaction....donnie brasco should go on ur gangster movie reaction list!
hes got a YT chanel. hes out now. or last i heard. _JC
Fun fact, in real life, Karen Hill had been cheating on Henry with Paulie for years.
Also, Henry Hill is a notorious liar.
Try.. The Whole Nine Yards
Funny, Dinero 😅
Best mafia movie ever!
Fun fact: the man playing the U.S. attorney that negotiates the Hill's witness protection deal is the actual U.S. Attorney that negotiated the Hill's deal.
In reality Paulie and Karen had an affair...not sure why they didnt include it.
"made" means a person elevated into the formal operation structure, the 'family' and a boss of a crew and advance to the top of the family over time. Not allowed to be whacked unless the organization bosses authorize it, called "The Commission".
If it is real cocaine when you taste it the cocaine will make your mouth numb
you would enjoy "The Sopranos"
Hell yes. I've been watching *Journey Marie Reacts* and *Reelin' with Asia and BJ* going through the series if you wanna check them out.
Being made, if I recall, is officially being inducted into the mafia.
Uh... no mafia in the U.K., Dawn? Ahem... hello The Krays, Gangster No.1, Layer Cake, Sexy Beast, Get Carter, The Italian Job (done and done, lol), Eastern Promises, The Bank Job, Comfort and Joy, Lock Stock & Two Smoking Barrels, Snatch...!
Having said that, I do look forward to the underground era of Dawn. 😂😂😂
Very low level in comparison. The UK has had Stasi-level surveillance since the Northern Ireland Troubles, so it's almost impossible to run anything that big.
1:53 = almost a Glasgow smile 😲 Oh dear you scots...
Im italian american,and i despise this culture of death.
8:08 How much? Americans know that a picture of Benjamin Franklin peeking out of the window on the envelope means $100, so it's at least that much.
I used to find "Gangster" movies intriguing at first. It was a lifestyle I never knew about. Now that I have learned more about the real world not the romanticized outlooks of the real world, I find the genre very scary, cold, and certainly not my cup of tea at all. Now, I avoid them.
You want a great gangster-style movie? MILLER'S CROSSING.
F**k yes! Fantastic movie, incredibly underrated.
Watch Donnie brasco now, another great mob movie.
The Godfather is nothing like this movie, maybe still a bit of a "boy" movie, but nowhere near as much as this.
Tommy DeSimone is the real life guy Pesci's character portrayed, but look up Roy DeMeo for an even worse mob psychopathic killer, or Anthony "Gas Pipe" Casso - he was a bit of a maniac too.
Unlike Tommy, though, Casso (Lucchese) and DeMeo (Gambino) did become made men. Casso in 1974 (same year Tommy murdered Ronald Jerothe), and DeMeo in 1977 (same year John Gotti got made). They also both lived quite a bit longer than Tommy, with Casso outliving DeMeo as well.
After the Godfather, this is the best mob movie.
And talk about robberies, this film was beaten out by
Dances With Wolves for the Best Picture Oscar of 1990.
Scorsese never did a better job, except for maybe Raging Bull, than this film.
He got robbed at the Oscars for this, as well.
I first saw _Dances with Wolves_ when it was initially released in the theaters. It was an overrated film. Not bad, but overrated. It's one of those instances when everyone fell prey to 'full-court press' marketing and bought-and-paid-for media hype.
If anyone ever wants to start watching a gangster/mafia movie, The Godfather should be the very first movie to watch since it was the foundation that led to many other mob movie classics, IMO. Far as GoodFellas, I do recall watching this movie when it was first released, and it was just brought to my attention that the 'what do you mean I'm funny, do I amuse you?" scene @4:44; only Joe Pesci and Ray Liotta were in on it when Tommy became hostile with Henry while everyone else's reaction was genuine while Scorsese was filming. Genius!
If you like this, try Casino next.
Some people have accused this movie of glorifying criminals. But if you pay attention, it's easy to see the mobsters, the goodfellas, are *not* being glorified, they're shown in a pretty bad light. They're all cruel, vicious, utterly callous and uncaring about the people they hurt, and they're all totally selfish, ultimately quite happy to betray and murder each other for their own benefit. Paul Cicero, the crew chief played by Paul Sorvino, is the only one depicted as having even a tiny hint of real honor, and in the end he just turns his back on a colleague in trouble. Nobody comes off looking admirable, let alone glorified.
Yeah, I never thought of this as really glorifying it. There is some glamour there, but it also showed plenty of the ugly side, and how it’s not really too hard to fall (most likely pushed) off that precipice, ending up dead or at least always looking over your shoulder.
You guys are forgetting one major thing that I see a lot of people always look over. Henry, Hill went three decades without having to kill anybody and they were OK with it, so I think it depends on the relationship you have with members of a mob. You may not have a kill anybody.
One thing’s for sure, though. Even if you aren’t doing any killing, you’ll be around a lot of the ones who do, and some who _really_ enjoy that line of work.
You made my laugh talking about rooting for shark in Jaws! At time jaws came out I was scuba diving for university marine biology center. We were measuring octopus up to 23fters. We were swimming with orca killer whales, etc.. I saved blue shark from ghost net an went head too head with great white making a food pass, trying too eat me! So it was several years before I sat down an watched a shark devour beautiful girls! But you pulled me up enough too watch movie, Jaws, an I enjoyed it, do, do ,do ,do do,!!!
Great movie night ! 🍿🇺🇸🇮🇹🇲🇽
The real Thomas DeSimone was way worse then portrayed in the movie Henry once told a story of how Tommy once shot a innocent man who walked by them just to try out a new gun he bought
THAT OLD LADY WAS MARTIN SCORCESE'S MOTHER
"Being made" means he would go through the ceremony to become a member of the mafia. He would have the same status as the guy that Tommy and Jimmy killed. Tommy could qualify because he was 100% Italian. Jimmy and Henry were both half Italian and Half Irish so they could not qualify no matter what they do. You are right, Tommy would be a terrible choice to Be made.