Casino

1995 "No one stays at the top forever."
8.2| 2h59m| R| en
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In early-1970s Las Vegas, Sam "Ace" Rothstein gets tapped by his bosses to head the Tangiers Casino. At first, he's a great success in the job, but over the years, problems with his loose-cannon enforcer Nicky Santoro, his ex-hustler wife Ginger, her con-artist ex Lester Diamond and a handful of corrupt politicians put Sam in ever-increasing danger.

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Beystiman It's fun, it's light, [but] it has a hard time when its tries to get heavy.
Salubfoto It's an amazing and heartbreaking story.
Darin One of the film's great tricks is that, for a time, you think it will go down a rabbit hole of unrealistic glorification.
Caryl It is a whirlwind of delight --- attractive actors, stunning couture, spectacular sets and outrageous parties. It's a feast for the eyes. But what really makes this dramedy work is the acting.
cinephile-27690 This is the movie that introduced me to Martin Scorsese and I was enthralled into it for 3 hours. I have seen a handful of this movies since then. That said, I have to give it a 8 and not a 10 because it has too much profanity. According to this site's parents guide, there are 422 F word uses. At the time, that was the record holder, than Nil By Mouth broke it 2 years later. There does not need to be that many F words and the record has no need whatsoever to be broken! If profanity of this length bothers you, AMC plays it without the language, but it has an hour of commercials added. Also, Roger Ebert gave it 4/4 stars and called it the 5th best movie of 1995. In short, it is a good movie , but not for those offended to language.
AttyTude0 I need two lives to count the ways I hate this film. Let me just put it in three words: over the top. Everything is over the top. The violence, the screams, the pseudo-pathos (DeNiro's slobbering unrequited puppy love for Stone). Pick anything, it's overdone.IMDB requires 10 lines. Well, here goes:This film is bad. This film is overrated. This is Scorcese on steroids. Avoid this mess.There. Ten lines. You asked.
Richie-67-485852 Exciting gets right to the point and delivers satisfaction for this subject matter. If you like movies with gambling, the mob, hit men, gangsters, money flowing, and that don't tax your attention span but instead compliment it then this is for you. Good directing, acting, supporting players and location (casinos and Las Vegas) all add to the realism. In real life, this type of living depicted and in scenes in this movie are despicable, sad, and while true to life represent a waste of life. I mean how many times can you gamble, have sex, eat, have best cloths, shoes and be pampered and then repeat and repeat again? They did a Twilight Zone on this where the guy dies and he enters into a world of having everything non-stop until it drives him nuts. He requests to go to hell being fed-up with this "heaven" and is told this is hell. Spot-on to make my point. Be entertained, satisfy your curiosity, let your inner gangster come out but then come back to your world. Good movie to eat with and have a tasty drink followed by a decent snack as we follow the characters. This movie has what I always look for in a quality movie i.e. memorable scenes. That means you will watch it again and again and it also qualifies for your collection too. Okay you lovers of this talented group of actors and professionals, get to watching and enjoy!
Christopher Brian Tegner Casino is often seen as Goodfellas in Vegas - But nothing could be further from the truth. This gem brings you into another world and leaves you thinking about it thereafter, which few films are capable of to this degree. There is not an unforgettable moment in this masterpiece. Casino is testament to Scorsese's ability to tell a story better than anyone in an era of accomplished directors. Everything from the acting to the camera work and sound mixing is top notch. If I had 3 wishes one of them would be spent on having my mind erased so I could enjoy this captivating film for the first time again. In terms of replay value, Casino outranks even Goodfellas due to its complexity and stylistic nature - A film that gets better with each viewing like red wine with time- only this film will never turn to vinegar as it is a timeless work of art that will captivate generations to come.