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Craftsmanship gradually shows, but without losing tension
Christian 2022-04-19 09:01:02
"Falling into Hell", which was started by the creators of "Vertigo" and "Psychopath", has a strong aesthetic style of the 1960s, which is inconsistent with the atmosphere of the whole story. Multi-angle first-person interspersed narration seems unnecessary, and it is easy to cause confusion (especially Joe Pesci, who was killed again by the top gangster, has no subjective perspective at all), and eliminates the drama. Compared with "Goodfellas", the structure and scale are more grand and complicated, and the relationship network touches the geographical political stratum outside the gang. The previous gangster films are secondary content here (the opposite is generally the police station and the FBI), and this becomes the overall situation. turning point. All the characters are destined to end as soon as they appear, and the sense of fate runs through them, lacking the growth of "Goodfellas" and the depth of life's ups and downs in "Wild Cow". A lot of spectacle-style sets and explosive rivalry scenes, as well as the dark humor of frequently changing cars to meet in the desert (the second time it became a tractor) are also really good-looking.
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Josie 2021-10-20 18:59:57
After watching this film, the biggest gain is: a woman can't stop doting on her, only those who love you and are virtuous can be trusted. Traits such as beauty and temperament can only be added on this basis. The film is very narrative, and it doesn't feel dull at all for 3 hours. The narration is a good clue to organize, and it sounds very comfortable. De Niro is handsome, Joe Pessi has always been a trouble maker, Sharon Stone is suitable for playing the so-called prostitute
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Green 2021-10-20 19:00:09
Scorsese's third gangster film, based on real history, shows the life of the Las Vegas gang in the 1970s. The theme remains the dark side of human nature (greed, violence, depravity, and betrayal of trust) and the disillusionment of the American dream. Long shots with fast sliding and pan, smooth and gorgeous editing, a large number of narrations, old songs everywhere, soundtracks, fucking lines, superb performances, one of the best gangster movies in history! (9.0/10)
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Ace Rothstein: [voice-over; notices a couple of card counters] Now here's this guy reading the dealer's hole card and signalling his buddy at this table.
[the signaler, using a small telegraph, types a morse code to his friend at the other table]
Ace Rothstein: And that's just what these hustlers look for. They cruise from casino to casino, looking for weak dealers the way lions look for weak antelope.
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Ace Rothstein: [voice-over] They never know what hit them. And if, and when, they do find out that they just got zapped by a cattle prod, they wish they really did have a heart attack.