Goodfellas

This film was carefully and beautifully done to preserve much truth in it. Through

this film, we could walk through the same lane as the mobsters did and understanding

what they were going through. Mobsters were often thought as ‘bad company’. They

had a worldwide labeled as ruthless, vicious and notorious crime organizations. But

we often misunderstood and overlooked the reasons why these guys join the mobs. In

this film, we learn about Henry Hill and how his life came crashing down due to

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Scorcese did not hide any truth in this film and he showed with

much violence. The narration in Goodfellas merely help us to

understand the each character better. In using these images, audience would get a better understanding of

the consequences of being in a mafia group or worst, betraying their trust. Long shots used for the scene at the bar where

Henry introduced the audience to all his friends. We know

who they are and how they are associated to Henry within one long shot. We started off into his childhood as he narrates his story. The use of non-linear editing was

clearly shown.

Violence in Film

Goodfellas was brilliantly done and successfully portrayed the beauty and darker

side of a mafia world. He

did not just chunk in oldies songs into the film but instead he made the songs flow

smoothly throughout the film.

Martin Scorcese used inventive camera works to enhance the visuals of this film. his

negligence in upholding the mafia rules and his greeds. The narration in the movie is really effective at making

audiences feel as though they are experiencing a world that few people can see

without being on the inside of a gang themselves. The narration did not guide

us through the story unlike ‘Casablanca’ which we depended more on narration

instead of the characters presence.

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