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In your opinion, best mafia movie?
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Vincent Alexander
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I would have said Goodfellas when I was younger, and Casino second. As I've grown older, I have come to love Casino more. Both are still great.
nintendork666
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Cartel, mafia, ...whatever.
It's still my favorite gangster film. Showcases a man losing his grip as he strives to grasp the American dream. So stylish. You can feel the Miami heat, and that chainsaw scene... woof.
old manatee
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Casino
The Sopranos
I really feel threads like this should stipulate "other than Godfather 1-2 and Goodfellas" because otherwise it becomes post after post with just those movies (which is exactly what has happened here) - for obvious reasons, and rightfully so, because they're so head and shoulders above everything else.
I'll throw A Bronx Tale into the hat as a worthy contender.
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Fancy Clown
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Godfather Part 1. As good as De Niro is in Part 2, the flashback sequences ain't shit compared to the hot fire of the Michael/Fredo drama.
SolidChamp
Banned
Yeah, lately I've arrived at the conclusion that Casino is at least as strong as Goodfellas. It gets better every time I see it.
buttery fistful
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godfather parts 1 and 2 are better overall movies, but goodfellas does a better job representing the mafia as it was compared to the more "whitewashed", if you will, portrayal in The Godfather
edit: and while it might not be considered the best, Donnie Brasco is a damn good movie
edit: and while it might not be considered the best, Donnie Brasco is a damn good movie
djplaeskool
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I have to go with Casino.
It's such a damn good mafia flick
It's such a damn good mafia flick
bootsthecat
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I prefer Casino, if only for its authenticity to the story it tells (I mean, shit, one of the murder scenes used the actual killer in the role)... though for a more 'street' focused film, Goodfellas is a better bet.
We'll see how Travolta fares as Gotti when that flick comes out, though I predict disaster.
We'll see how Travolta fares as Gotti when that flick comes out, though I predict disaster.
Patrick S.
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Vilix
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Goodfellas easily.
Eyeron
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CarpeDeezNutz
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Tony Montana was the man, built his own empire and lost it all, never needed other families to help him is why he does not count.
Generalpsyduck
Banned
Goodfellas easy
Sohter.Nura
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I like Donnie Brasco a lot 
PantherLotus
Professional Schmuck
I agree with everyone here, but let me rep Departed. Amazing film.
Team Alucard
Banned
Road to Perdition.
Discotheque
Banned
Godfather 1 and 2
Goodfellas
Johnnie To's Triad Election movies
Departed
Casino
In that order. I dont think carlitos way counts but if it did then I would put it on the list over casino and departed
Scarface doesn't count.
Goodfellas
Johnnie To's Triad Election movies
Departed
Casino
In that order. I dont think carlitos way counts but if it did then I would put it on the list over casino and departed
Scarface doesn't count.
VeryGooster
Banned
OP and first reply are Goodfellas.
Goodfellas.
Goodfellas.
Count of Monte Sawed-Off
un33dab@dpu$$y
I'll have to go with Goodfellas. Endlessly rewatchable for me.
old manatee
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Infernostew
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It's Goodfellas
Aarglefarg
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It is different from many here but my favourite is Bound (1996). A heist movie where a mafiosa, with her girlfriend, conspire to frame her mafioso husband for the theft of two million dollars from the family. It stars Gina Gershon, Jennifer Tilly and Joe Pantoliano, with Christopher Meloni. It is the first movie directed by the Wachowskis, and possibly their best.
StriKeVillain
Banned
1. The Godfather Part II
2. Goodfellas
3. The Godfather
2. Goodfellas
3. The Godfather
Seductivpancakes
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The Godfather's opening scene is one of my favorite movie scenes of all time.
TAJ
Darkness cannot drive out darkness; only light can do that. Hate cannot drive out hate; only love can do that.
But... you're not supposed to like him.
blame space
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I've never seen the godfather so I guess Goodfellas.
Elitist1945
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Its Goodfellas.
Now go home and get your fucking shinebox.
Now go home and get your fucking shinebox.
Aizen.S.Kennedy
Banned
Goodfellas>casino>Hoodlum>>>godfather 2>>>>>>>godfather >>> the rest
Allforce
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I have to say Donnie Brasco might deserve a spot in the top 3, behind Godfather and Goodfellas but ahead of Casino.
It's such a great take on the Mafia because it's not the tale of some up-and-comer who rises to the top of an empire and then spectacularly falls from grace. It's about a career mook who never got his shot and finally sees his opportunity in a young recruit. It's a sad movie in a lot of ways and likely the most accurate Mafia story for anyone who's ever been involved (not the whole getting caught up in a huge FBI investigation but just being a low-level schmo trying to make ends meet and never getting ahead.)
Another good choice that people don't really consider is Sleepers. Maybe not specifically ABOUT the Mafia but the story revolves around boys (and then men) who's lives are shaped by organized crime in different ways.
It's such a great take on the Mafia because it's not the tale of some up-and-comer who rises to the top of an empire and then spectacularly falls from grace. It's about a career mook who never got his shot and finally sees his opportunity in a young recruit. It's a sad movie in a lot of ways and likely the most accurate Mafia story for anyone who's ever been involved (not the whole getting caught up in a huge FBI investigation but just being a low-level schmo trying to make ends meet and never getting ahead.)
Another good choice that people don't really consider is Sleepers. Maybe not specifically ABOUT the Mafia but the story revolves around boys (and then men) who's lives are shaped by organized crime in different ways.
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