CommentsXp Best movie ever!

DipitySkillful an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

filippaberry84 I think this is a new genre that they're all sort of working their way through it and haven't got all the kinks worked out yet but it's a genre that works for me.

Tobias Burrows It's easily one of the freshest, sharpest and most enjoyable films of this year.

leethomas-11621 Difficult to enjoy a movie in which the "hero " is a vicious killer whose dream is achieved by murder, corruption and the devastating effects of gambling addiction. SPOILER: The terrible outcome of such methods is shown as not the result of justice but ultimately blind love. But it's a true story so that's life! Otherwise, a well-produced movie.

FlashCallahan New York gangster Benjamin 'Bugsy' Siegel takes a business trip to Los Angeles. A sharp- dressing womaniser with a very short fuse, Siegel doesn't hesitate to hurt or kill anyone crossing him. The L.A. life, the movies, and most of all, the strong-willed Virginia Hill detain him while his family wait back home. Then a trip to a run-down gambling joint at a spot in the desert known as Las Vegas gives him his big idea.......For all its flaws, Bugsy really seems and feels like one of those big movies that Hollywood used to make. It's probably one of the last movies that Hollywood has made that I would class as 'lavish'.And it's down to its star, Warren Beatty. He's truly brilliant as the titular character, and even though it's decidedly a vanity project for the star (look how his face is lit when he has a close up), it's pretty detailed in its structure and narrative.Probably released too soon after 'Goodfellas', the film at times, no matter how detailed or violent, just doesn't seem gritty enough. It feels comfortable with Siegels bouts of rage and violence, like we are supposed to feel empathy with him.But the again this is Beatty, playing him to be likable and/or crazy, and this sometimes confuses the film a little.The rest of the cast are fantastic, especially Bening, but this is Beatty's baby, and probably one of the last great movies he was in, too.

MarieGabrielle A good film, while not classic, engages the viewer and makes them care about the characters. Today in 2013, we see VERY little of this. Upon re-watching Bugsy this past weekend (although it already has hundreds of reviews) It is worth my noting that its more than watchable, has some notable performances (Annette Bening looks lovely, although the accent is a bit off). Beatty while some trite family scenes and mistress vs. family man theme are utilized, is good.I avoid all big blockbuster films because: story is what matters. (Maybe not to the demographic that watches trash reality TV) but, I prefer a good film noir with real actors. "Bugsy" delivers an engaging narrative, and plus we have Ben Kingsley as Meyer Lansky (excellent understated performance).Harvey Kietel, Joe Mantegna, and Elliot Gould also as some of the members of Bugsy's "employees". The sets (especially of Beverly Hills home of Virginia Hill) are lush and interesting. The desert , and the scene of Ben Siegel's (Bugsy's) epiphany that casinos in Las Vegas could be a goldmine for the Mafia and its interests. Of note (and humorous) is Meyer Lansky (Kingsley) intoning that "what Ben is telling us is the desert is a good place to trap people into spending their money"...truer words about speculation and profit motive never spoken!.Bening looks lovely as Mistress Virginia Hill, a Chicago mob accessory who had deep roots in the organization, if you read her true biography. Intriguing character for certain. Miss Bening is an excellent actress, she assumes the role without the awkward false performances we see in some other bit part actors (Bebe Neuwirth for example, is miscast as Countess Difrasso, and lacks authenticity. Most TV regulars do, in a big film which requires sublime performance, they seem cartoon like and ruin the scene.Will not spoil the outcome, suffice to say there is adequate suspense, decent performances and an overall narrative that keeps the audience engaged.Warren Beatty himself engenders some empathy for the character of Bugsy (no easy feat), and while he uses looks to accomplish the persona, it still works. Highly recommended. 8/10.

stonecoldmark I originally saw "Bugsy" in the theater, and I think I might have watched it once or twice since then. Tonight I sat down, brushed the dust off the DVD and sat down to re-visit a personal favorite of mine.I was happy to see that even after almost 20 years the film still holds up. Everything about the movie still pleases me. The passion to see his project come to life is so exciting to watch. The hardest thing to understand that it's already been 20 years since this was released.I would like to see a 20th Anniversary Blu-Ray come out in 2011, but (at least) according to Amazon there is nothing of the sort listed on the site.Oh well, the standard DVD still looks pretty good, and the extended cut gives some more emotion in the character of Bugsy. Currently I am watching the extras which I seldom do, but I do like hearing more about how this modern classic came to be. The intimate setting of the writer, director and star talking about the film is a nice touch vs. that crap they do on-set while the movie is being made. At least this was done several years later when they had time to reflect. Very pleased I pick this out of my collection and watched it again.-Mark