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Best Mob movie not named The Godfather?

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ernest_t_bass

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Jun 14, 2010 12:56 AM
You have me speechless, old man.
Jun 13, 2010 8:56pm
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Jun 14, 2010 1:01 AM
4cards;388594 wrote: 1. Goodfellas
2. A Bronx Tale
3. Casino
4. Donnie Brasco

This.....and in this order.
Jun 13, 2010 9:01pm
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Jun 14, 2010 1:07 AM
Not quite the same feeling/tone as others mentioned, but The Sting was a great, great flick.
Jun 13, 2010 9:07pm
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Jun 14, 2010 3:26 AM
ernest_t_bass;388729 wrote:You have me speechless, old man.
"Aight"! The Sting is a good mention, btw.
Jun 13, 2010 11:26pm
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Jun 14, 2010 3:27 AM
Mooney44Cards;388631 wrote:Godfather Pt II

^^^
Jun 13, 2010 11:27pm
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Jun 14, 2010 3:30 AM
Goodfellas
Jun 13, 2010 11:30pm
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Jun 14, 2010 3:42 AM
If the Godfather sequels are considered to be part of the Godfather, the answer is Goodfellas.

Otherwise it's part 2.
Jun 13, 2010 11:42pm
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Jun 14, 2010 4:04 AM
I would say Goodfellas as well. Although I am looking forward to the movie "the Irishman" set to release this summer about Danny Greene and the Cleveland mob.
Jun 14, 2010 12:04am
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Jun 14, 2010 4:10 AM
I know I am in the minority but I didn't really care for part 2 of the Godfather. I mean I thought it was good but I have heard people say that it was better than the first and I have to disagree with that.
Jun 14, 2010 12:10am
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Jun 14, 2010 4:53 AM
I just watched Road to Perdition tonight for the first time in a long while, and I think it is fantastic.
Jun 14, 2010 12:53am
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Jun 14, 2010 12:50 PM
2kool4skool;388619 wrote:Unsung great: Once Upon A Time in America

Yep!
Jun 14, 2010 8:50am
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Jun 14, 2010 1:51 PM
Goodfellas absolutely. I'm gonna get ripped for this, but I hated Casino. To me it was nothing more than an attempt at "Goodfellas Goes West". I concur with Bronx Tale, haven't seen The Departed. Really, Godfather I and II are so absolutely amazing that everything else (with very few exceptions) really pales in comparison.

Edit: Forgot the original point of this thread. The Untouchables is an awesome movie as well. Definitely watchable anytime!
Jun 14, 2010 9:51am
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Jun 14, 2010 1:54 PM
Casino, Goodfellas, and whoever mentioned Donnie Brasco was a good call.
Jun 14, 2010 9:54am
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Jun 14, 2010 2:16 PM
1.) Goodfellas
2.) Casino
3.) A Bronx Tale
4.) Once Upon a Time in America
Jun 14, 2010 10:16am
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Jun 14, 2010 2:16 PM
Analyze This
Jun 14, 2010 10:16am
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Jun 14, 2010 6:39 PM
zambrown;389160 wrote:Goodfellas absolutely. I'm gonna get ripped for this, but I hated Casino. To me it was nothing more than an attempt at "Goodfellas Goes West". I concur with Bronx Tale, haven't seen The Departed. Really, Godfather I and II are so absolutely amazing that everything else (with very few exceptions) really pales in comparison.

Zambrown, you hit the nail on the head! While I didn't hate Casino, I thought it was cliched and not in the same league as Goodfellas, the Godfather (parts I and II) and other classics.
Jun 14, 2010 2:39pm
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Jun 14, 2010 7:19 PM
Kinda anti-mob in a way, but Boondock Saints & Boondock Saints II are all-time classics.
Jun 14, 2010 3:19pm
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Jun 14, 2010 9:14 PM
My Blue Heaven = GOAT

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Jun 14, 2010 5:14pm
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Jun 15, 2010 2:24 AM
The Departed and, if it counts, Public Enemies.

Johnny Depp is John Dillinger. A remarkable performance.

The Departed, a genius cast. Jack, Leo, Mark.
Jun 14, 2010 10:24pm
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Jun 15, 2010 2:28 AM
Nicky Santoro >>>>>>>
Jun 14, 2010 10:28pm
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Jun 15, 2010 2:38 AM
goodfellas
Jun 14, 2010 10:38pm
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Jun 15, 2010 2:08 PM
2quik4u;389852 wrote:Nicky Santoro >>>>>>>
I sure don't miss the poster with this username... :rolleyes:
Jun 15, 2010 10:08am
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Jun 15, 2010 5:37 PM
Shocked no one has mentioned Mean Streets by Scorsese. It's said that Goodfellas borrowed a lot from Mean Streets.
Jun 15, 2010 1:37pm
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Jun 15, 2010 5:38 PM
THE4RINGZ;389016 wrote:I would say Goodfellas as well. Although I am looking forward to the movie "the Irishman" set to release this summer about Danny Greene and the Cleveland mob.

I read To Kill the Irishman, which is the basis of the movie. Great book. Looking forward to the movie.
Jun 15, 2010 1:38pm