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Casino (DVD, 1999)
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Title: Casino
Leading Role: Alan King,Dick Smothers,Don Rickles,Frankie Avalon,James Woods,Jayne Meadows,Jerry Vale,Joe Pesci,John Bloom,Kevin Pollak,L.Q. Jones,Robert De Niro,Sharon Stone,Steve Allen
Director: Martin Scorsese
EAN: 5035822001046
Release Year: 1999
Rating: UK:18
Product ID: EPID3942461
Description: Martin Scorsese, one of America's most influential filmmakers, returns to the world of mobsters, greed, and excess that he explored so compellingly in 1990’s GOODFELLAS. Set in the 1970s and reveling in the minute details of how Las Vega...
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Goodfella's but in Las Vegas
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6 of 9 people found this review helpful.
A compelling tale of power, money and depravity which sets the dark mood for the earthy tone in this truly riveting action-thriller.
Casino has often been compared to Goodfellas and indeed one of the few variations is that the film is set in the heart of swinging Las Vegas in the 1970's. Casino certainly holds enough merits of its own and certainly being a unique and highly origanal film within itself, deserves to be judged on such merits.
The oscar-winning actor, Robert De Niro, one of Americas finest actors, heads the superb cast list. De Niro plays Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a master bookie turned big shot casino manager, whose astute head for business, quickly deserts him when he marries ex-hooker, Ginger Mckenzie, which is played masterfully by the sultry Sharon Stone who displays a beleavably raw edge to her characterisation and plays out her scenes with conviction and gritty realism.
Sams boyhood aquaitance, Nicky Santon (another superb turn from Joe Pesci, in another darkly vengeful role) turns up with a highly ambitious agenda of his own plans and this merley proceeds to take things on an even further downward spiral.
Casino was shrewdly written by Nicholas Pileggis (who had enjoyed previous success with the cult classic, Goodfellas) and cunningly goes in for absorbing realism, expertly drawn characters that are played with instinctive conviction by the highly acclaimed array of stars and a whole host of intriguing subplots that leads to the dramatic, violent climax.
There are plenty of stomach-churning scenes of brutal violence with such graphic images of a victims head being rapidly squeezed in a vice which is defintely one of the most violent acts that takes place in the film. Also the ending is a bit of a shocker where Joe Pesci and his brother are both beaten to death by a vengeful gang, and then are carelessly buried alive. Uncomfortable viewing on those particular scenes.
On the whole though, Casinos well thought out and carefully prepared structure is accompanied by an enthralling and sizzling soundtrack that helps capture the mood and ambience of its era, effectivly. A genuine masterpiece.
Casino has often been compared to Goodfellas and indeed one of the few variations is that the film is set in the heart of swinging Las Vegas in the 1970's. Casino certainly holds enough merits of its own and certainly being a unique and highly origanal film within itself, deserves to be judged on such merits.
The oscar-winning actor, Robert De Niro, one of Americas finest actors, heads the superb cast list. De Niro plays Sam "Ace" Rothstein, a master bookie turned big shot casino manager, whose astute head for business, quickly deserts him when he marries ex-hooker, Ginger Mckenzie, which is played masterfully by the sultry Sharon Stone who displays a beleavably raw edge to her characterisation and plays out her scenes with conviction and gritty realism.
Sams boyhood aquaitance, Nicky Santon (another superb turn from Joe Pesci, in another darkly vengeful role) turns up with a highly ambitious agenda of his own plans and this merley proceeds to take things on an even further downward spiral.
Casino was shrewdly written by Nicholas Pileggis (who had enjoyed previous success with the cult classic, Goodfellas) and cunningly goes in for absorbing realism, expertly drawn characters that are played with instinctive conviction by the highly acclaimed array of stars and a whole host of intriguing subplots that leads to the dramatic, violent climax.
There are plenty of stomach-churning scenes of brutal violence with such graphic images of a victims head being rapidly squeezed in a vice which is defintely one of the most violent acts that takes place in the film. Also the ending is a bit of a shocker where Joe Pesci and his brother are both beaten to death by a vengeful gang, and then are carelessly buried alive. Uncomfortable viewing on those particular scenes.
On the whole though, Casinos well thought out and carefully prepared structure is accompanied by an enthralling and sizzling soundtrack that helps capture the mood and ambience of its era, effectivly. A genuine masterpiece.
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The Excellent Goodfella's Twin Brother!!!
) 2 of 4 people found this review helpful.
As New York Gangster films go, there are many to choose from. The best ones are journeys following the development of individuals. Put simply, the ones to watch are 'Goodfellas', and this one - 'Casino'. Many simular characters, such as mini maniac Joe Pesci. Strong plot and viewpoints are on show, the struggle for respect and power, sex & violence. Brutal but deserved ending for Joe Pesci's character. Great and stylish film, buy it today. Now gett outta here!!!
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one of the best1 of 1 people found this review helpful.
this has got to be one of the best gangster films , with a good pace which takes you up and slows you down. with an intreging plot line with lots of branches and double crossing. this shows the acting talents of rob de niro and joe peschi amoung others and why mertin scorcesse is one of the greatest directors, a must see before you die
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Casino DVDReview created: 14/10/09
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) Love everything about it, you dont see Italian Gangster films like this anymore.
Recommend goodfellas and casino easily the best indepth gangster film also a bit comical in a gangster way.
Recommend goodfellas and casino easily the best indepth gangster film also a bit comical in a gangster way.
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CasinoReview created: 02/04/09
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The best of Scorsese's several attempts to portray the Italian/Mafia environment, and finally a good part for a woman: Sharon Stone holds her own with the mach male cast
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) Really good dvd. Had it on vhs when I lived in england and wanted to watch it again so bought the dvd.
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casino dvdReview created: 02/02/08
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great film, really great active. very grusome and gorry but still very entertaining. Could see it happening
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