Puck Beaverton
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Godfather is better. I would rather rewatch Goodfellas.
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Gaf, Goodfellas or Godfather?
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Transistor
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Goodfellas, but it's a close race.
Chuckie
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This. Goodfellas is also easier to re-watch.
TheRedSnifit
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Miller's Crossing.
Commander Jameson
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I'm with Pauli. Goodfellas, for me.
I've not seen Godfather for a long, long time, so I'll need to rewatch and revise my opinion, but Goodfellas is one of my favourite films (if not favourite). The pacing, acting, music, script; all of them, practically perfect (in my eyes). The "Layla" piano bit with the timing of the freeze car doors opening, the zoom in to De Niro's face with "Sunshine of Your Love", amazing stuff. Love those.
I do remember watching a Satuday afternoon network screening of Goodfellas when I was visiting NYC once. I think it lasted about 40 minutes with all the cuts.
I've not seen Godfather for a long, long time, so I'll need to rewatch and revise my opinion, but Goodfellas is one of my favourite films (if not favourite). The pacing, acting, music, script; all of them, practically perfect (in my eyes). The "Layla" piano bit with the timing of the freeze car doors opening, the zoom in to De Niro's face with "Sunshine of Your Love", amazing stuff. Love those.
I do remember watching a Satuday afternoon network screening of Goodfellas when I was visiting NYC once. I think it lasted about 40 minutes with all the cuts.
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Goodfellas .
Electric Eye
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Have u guys seen that godfather version were they take 1 and 2 and chronologically edit it into one movie? I had no idea that existed is it any good?
bonesmccoy
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Godfather, by a wide margin.
maquiladora
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Y not boat?
The Godfather I & II are absolute masterpieces of cinema.
Goodfellas is a fantastic film but it's not quite up there.
The Godfather I & II are absolute masterpieces of cinema.
Goodfellas is a fantastic film but it's not quite up there.
Saint of Killers
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The Godfather.
But I'll happily watch either when they're on TV as they're both great films.
But I'll happily watch either when they're on TV as they're both great films.
eNut_ButteR
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Godfather part II > Goodfellas > Godfather part I
User 479360
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The GOAT:
It's enjoyable seeing all of the young Vito parts in sequence but not having them hurts the present day parts of Part 2.
Arch Stanton
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Godfellas...?
No, then Goodfellas.
But if I see The Godfather I or II on TV, I can't not watch it.
No, then Goodfellas.
But if I see The Godfather I or II on TV, I can't not watch it.
BanShunsaku
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You're a funny guy!
SolidChamp
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Yeah, I saw this recently and was floored by how well it's held up.
Might be a contender for one of Scorsese's best.
User 479360
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I saw Casino for the first time within the last year. It was pretty good, but nowhere near as good as Goodfellas, or the first two Godfather movies.
kavanf1
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Both have highly quotable dialogue, brilliant direction, cinematography and acting. (With the exception of Diane Keaton in the first Godfather, especially early in the film. She acts like she's on stage in a play, not a film. IMO it weakens the scenes she's in.)
I've watched both films multiple times but I always enjoy Goodfellas more. It's straight up entertainment, and fun to watch, while The Godfather is more densely layered and arty so not as immediately accessible. So Goodfellas edges it for me, though it really just depends what mood I'm in.
I've watched both films multiple times but I always enjoy Goodfellas more. It's straight up entertainment, and fun to watch, while The Godfather is more densely layered and arty so not as immediately accessible. So Goodfellas edges it for me, though it really just depends what mood I'm in.
ElzarTheBam
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Both
I aint gonna decide just one
I aint gonna decide just one
Soldiussnaku
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Fuck....
Fuck...
Right, uh.....Good fellas.
Both are legendary however.
Fuck...
Right, uh.....Good fellas.
Both are legendary however.
kavanf1
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No way! The fourth wall break at the end of Goodfellas was amazing, and totally unexpected, at least at the time. I agree that The Godfather probably had a more satisfying ending but can't agree that Goodfellas ended flat.
MetroidPrimeRib
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Hard choice. I guess as being a sheer work of art, the Godfather. But Goodfellas is another masterfully crafted movie.
mocolostrocolos
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Both.
I can't choose between mom and dad.
I can't choose between mom and dad.
Always-honest
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Hmn.. yeah basicly this. Though Goodfellas is a masterpiece too.
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TsunamiOfSwagger
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Great taste in film.
CaviarMeths
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Goodfellas is a classic, but I think Godfather is on an entirely different level. It may just be the best movie ever made.
paperboywriter
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godfather is one of the best movies ever, good fellas is a good mafia movie
This is the correct answer.
SuperAndroid17
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Goodfellas easily
Foggetaboutit
Foggetaboutit
Insert Coin
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Both great films but I like to judge them based on their eras; The Godfather for classic mafia in power and Goodfellas/Casino for their ultimate downfall. Finish off with Sopranos for modern mafia and Lilyhammer for the lols.
nintendork666
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Goodfellas all day.
But on the real...
Scarface > Casino > Goodfellas > Godfather
But on the real...
Scarface > Casino > Goodfellas > Godfather
GhostWriter24
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Goodfellas. Always.
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