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Casino [DVD] [1996]

DVD ~ Robert De Niro
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  • Actors: Robert De Niro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Frank Vincent
  • Directors: Martin Scorsese
  • Writers: Martin Scorsese, Nicholas Pileggi
  • Producers: Barbara De Fina, Joseph P. Reidy
  • Format: Dubbed, PAL, Widescreen
  • Subtitles: English, Portuguese, Danish, Dutch
  • Region: Region 2 (This DVD may not be viewable outside Europe. Read more about DVD formats.)
  • Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
  • Number of discs: 1
  • Classification: 18
  • Studio: Universal Pictures UK
  • DVD Release Date: 15 Jul 2002
  • Run Time: 171 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars See all reviews (26 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: B00004CZ56
  • Amazon.co.uk Sales Rank: 4,025 in DVD (See Bestsellers in DVD)

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Director Martin Scorsese reunites with members of his GoodFellas gang (writer Nicholas Pileggi; actors Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Frank Vincent) for a three-hour epic about the rise and fall of mobster Sam "Ace" Rothstein (De Niro), a character based on real-life gangster Frank "Lefty" Rosenthal. (It's modelled on Wiseguy and GoodFellas and Pileggi's true crime book Casino: Love and Honour in Las Vegas.) Through Rothstein, the picture tells the story of how the Mafia seized, and finally lost control of, Las Vegas gambling. The first hour plays like a fascinating documentary, intricately detailing the inner workings of Vegas casinos. Sharon Stone is the stand out among the actors; she nabbed an Oscar nomination for her role as the voracious Ginger, the glitzy call girl who becomes Rothstein's wife. The film is not as fast-paced or gripping as Scorsese's earlier gangster pictures (Mean Streets and Good Fellas) but it's still absorbing. And, hey--it's Scorsese! --Jim Emerson

Special Features
2.33 Wide Screen
DVD 5
Czech\French\German\Italian\Polish\Spanish
English
Region 2
Dolby Digital 5.1 English German
Dolby Digital Surround Czech Italian Spanish
Mono Polish
Dolby Digital 5.1
Dolby Digital Surround
Mono
Production Notes
Filmography
Theatrical Trailer
Danish\Dutch\English\Norwegian\Portuguese


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15 of 17 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars RECOMMENDED, 20 Sep 2002
By Mr. N. Carnegie (Kirkcaldy, Scotland, UK.) - See all my reviews
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This movie has often I think unfairly been accused of merely being a Goodfellas remake set in Las Vegas. Sure it shares the same cast, crew and subject matter as Goodfellas but to dismiss this movie as a remake I think is totally unfair. Goodfellas is a very popular critically acclaimed movie and considered by many to be Scorcese's finest work but I have to honestly say that I enjoyed this movie almost every bit as much. Maybe it's because De Niro is the star as opposed to a supporting actor. He is after all the finest actor of his generation and he like the rest of the cast (including, surprisingly, Sharon Stone) are on top form here.

Casino is what can only be described as hard hitting and brutal in it's realistic portrayal of the mob, how they controlled Las Vegas, lost control of Vegas and there violent way of life (and death). If you don't like violence, don't watch this movie or at least keep your hands ready to cover your eyes at the first sight of a pen, a woodwork vice or a baseball bat. Trust me, these scenes will make any sane person whince. De Niro is fantastic in this movie as Sam "Ace" Rothstein and he is ably supported by Joe Pesci in what is admittedly basically a reprisal (but none the less a very good reprisal) of his psychopath role in Goodfellas. It's gritty and realistic and it's a long movie (approx. 3 hours) but it was three hours of quality that kept me and my friends glued and captivated in front of the television. This is definitely not for everybody but it is essential viewing for people who, like me, enjoy 'gangster' movies that are long, gritty and realistic. Unmissable for fans of Scorcese, De Niro, Pesci and Sharon Stone in a career best (Oscar nominated) screen performance.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars A Scorsese Masterpiece, 4 Jan 2005
'Casino' is a dominant film which is based on the true story of how Las Vegas was transformed from a simple gambling mecca into a place that has as much personality and colour as Disney World. Robert De Niro stars as a casino owner who is on the ground-level of the city's change. He is a high-class crook who's able to turn profits with the help of the mafia and crooked gaming practices (a norm for all casinos). Joe Pesci is on hand as the mob assassin with the short fuse who is De Niro's right-hand man. However, no one stays on top forever and De Niro's demise is partly due to his ex-prostitute wife (Sharon Stone, in her Oscar-nominated role). Bad decision-making, shady dealings, and questionable alliances will also be key factors in his ultimate downfall. Once again Martin Scorsese has created a film that is so multi-layered and smart that the viewer is completely engrossed for the entire 182 minutes.

'Casino' is a crime epic, in close contrast with 'The Godfather' series of films. Scorsese accomplishes what he did with 'Raging Bull' and 'GoodFellas'. Once again De Niro and Pesci shine with his direction and the unrelenting screenplay. Sharon Stone does the best work of her career. She does not necessarily shine brighter than De Niro and Pesci, but she holds her own and never lets either of them steal her thunder and lightning. Another great thing about 'Casino' is the supporting cast: Don Rickles, Kevin Pollak, James Woods, and Joe Bob Briggs all add great elements of both comedy and drama to this outstanding winner which has been overlooked on Scorsese's list of credits.

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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars One of the De Niro Greats!, 15 Oct 2003
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To me, this movie has everything that a gangster orientated picture should have, right from De Niro's chain smoking no nonsense Casino manager Sam "Ace" Rothstein, to Joe Pesci's all out nasty miniature viscious wideboy "Nicky", with too much to prove.
At the beginning of Casino, attention is drawn as to the mechanism of the workings of the business, with De Niro and Pesci narrating, giving a good build up towards the action and quick witted nature of the main feature.
The movie has the ability to draw you in and keep you viewed right through the scene's and when the violence comes into play after Nicky joins "Ace" in Vegas, you just know that all hell is going to break loose! A shame our friend comes to a sticky end!
Joe Pesci played a similar role in the movie Goodfellas, but to me, this film shows his acting capability to the full, (as I think that Ray Liotta was overrated and took a lot of the glory in that film), thus giving him a stronger character in this particular picture - the scene with Anthony Dawgs and his 'head in a vice' is superbly executed.
Sharon Stone was also fantastic in Casino, playing "Ginger", Sam Rothstein's wife, what a nasty little waster she turns out to be!
The movie is also a good length, being nearly three hours long and I couldn't think of a better three hour movie of this nature, starring De Niro.
All I can say is, if you enjoyed Goodfellas, then you'll enjoy this just as much, if not more, as I did. A must for any DVD collector.
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5.0 out of 5 stars GOOD, but not for the faint hearted/sensitive types!
I have now seen this film about 8 times and each time i watch it i see something new. this is a brilliant film, no doubt. Read more
Published 1 month ago by B. cottington

5.0 out of 5 stars Casino - a brilliant piece of Mafia movie
Hold on to your seats, your hats, your bags of popcorn! Robert de Niro at his best as a the 'straight' operator in the dirty world of Mafia-run casinos; Sharon Stone plays his... Read more
Published 3 months ago by R. Edwards

4.0 out of 5 stars I want an equal amount of buleberries in each muffin! An equal amount!
A great gangster movie! Martin Scorsese really delivered on the goods!!

For those of you that have a short attention span, be warned this is a long movie! Read more
Published 4 months ago by Abdulla M. Al Qasim

3.0 out of 5 stars a 3 hour film watched in 3 instalments
I watched this movie in 3 instalments because it's nearly 3 hours long.
It was okay but the storyline and style of acting and actors were much like I've seen in countless... Read more
Published 12 months ago by dan the fan

5.0 out of 5 stars I loved it!!
Casino was another helping of the finest acting. all of the characters were excellect, De Niro again didnt fail in empressing me. Read more
Published 16 months ago by Ms. J. D. Penn

5.0 out of 5 stars Casino
Having not seen 'Goodfellas' to compare this to (at the point when I watched this film) I was thoroughly impressed with 'Casino'. Read more
Published 17 months ago by Spider Monkey

5.0 out of 5 stars Scorses scores jackpot
Casino spans three decades and chronicles the true story of a faction of the mob who ran Las Vegas casinos. Read more
Published 19 months ago by Jay

5.0 out of 5 stars Who cares if this is better or not than Goodfellas - Its great anyway
Martin Scorcese is without doubt a genius. I can't believe this man could produce a film such as this along with Goodfellas and to a lesser extent The Departed. Read more
Published 22 months ago by Tangerine

4.0 out of 5 stars Great but flawed
If Scorcese hadn't already done 'Goodfellas' this would probably be a 5 star film, but Goodfellas came first and this second. Still its a dam good movie but flawed. Read more
Published on 5 Oct 2006 by S J Buck

5.0 out of 5 stars Magnificent!!!
This is by far my favourite gangster film ever. Great storyline, excellent cast and the best scenes i've seen in a film. Read more
Published on 14 Sep 2006 by Mr. J. Lemmon

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