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1 of 2 people found the following review helpful
The other box set I refer is a very recent purchase, whilst this one I was given as a present about seven years ago.
Whilst Goodfellas remains the yardstick violent mobster film and is quite often still shown on TV, like the other set, which I also review, for me it was the peripheral, lesser known and early films I was keen on seeing and getting to know.
The highlight for me is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. At the time - and maybe now, this was the only place to find it. Ellen Burstyn's subtle portrayal (& Oscar winning one) is of a head-strong and sassy mother in the southwest, trying to dodge life's little battles, men (actually a very good performance from Kris Kristofferson, much more suited to Burstyn than Streisand, in my opinion) and the open road. Many films have followed that line and I'm not going to say that this was the original and best, because I wouldn't know. What it did do though, was allow Marty (Scorsese) to direct gifted actors with scripts that matched, with a richness and dignity that gave him credibility and experience. Early on in his career, too.
After Hours isn't a favourite of mine. The premise rings too much of those Michael J Fox comedies that try too hard and then just annoy.
Who's that Knocking at My Door is a very worthy and if you're into Marty's work, essential film. Stripped back, sparse with searing performances by an eager and fresh Harvey Keitel - the man who's probably played the nastiest of all men in recent US film history. Like Mean Streets, it's claustrophobic and honest. It's like Scorsese is saying "this is my first major film. This is how I'm presenting it. Now, sit down, shut up and watch."
These DVDs, or least the early version of this box set has them all in full size cases, not slimline like the other set. It looks like also that you get quite a few extra features on each.
It's a broad statement to say that everybody has heard of and seen Goodfellas. Like Raging Bull is to the other box set, this milestone accompanies and opens up Marty's world to new and probably surprised audiences.
Whilst Goodfellas remains the yardstick violent mobster film and is quite often still shown on TV, like the other set, which I also review, for me it was the peripheral, lesser known and early films I was keen on seeing and getting to know.
The highlight for me is Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore. At the time - and maybe now, this was the only place to find it. Ellen Burstyn's subtle portrayal (& Oscar winning one) is of a head-strong and sassy mother in the southwest, trying to dodge life's little battles, men (actually a very good performance from Kris Kristofferson, much more suited to Burstyn than Streisand, in my opinion) and the open road. Many films have followed that line and I'm not going to say that this was the original and best, because I wouldn't know. What it did do though, was allow Marty (Scorsese) to direct gifted actors with scripts that matched, with a richness and dignity that gave him credibility and experience. Early on in his career, too.
After Hours isn't a favourite of mine. The premise rings too much of those Michael J Fox comedies that try too hard and then just annoy.
Who's that Knocking at My Door is a very worthy and if you're into Marty's work, essential film. Stripped back, sparse with searing performances by an eager and fresh Harvey Keitel - the man who's probably played the nastiest of all men in recent US film history. Like Mean Streets, it's claustrophobic and honest. It's like Scorsese is saying "this is my first major film. This is how I'm presenting it. Now, sit down, shut up and watch."
These DVDs, or least the early version of this box set has them all in full size cases, not slimline like the other set. It looks like also that you get quite a few extra features on each.
It's a broad statement to say that everybody has heard of and seen Goodfellas. Like Raging Bull is to the other box set, this milestone accompanies and opens up Marty's world to new and probably surprised audiences.
14 of 22 people found the following review helpful
This set only contains one of Scorcese's great films - Goodfellas, more of that later. I haven't seen Alice doesn't live here anymore, but it is supposed to be very good.
After Hours is an entertaining black comedy with Griffin Dunne trapped in a yuppies nightmare worthy of 4 stars.
Whos that knockin' is effectively a dry run for Mean Streets. However, Scorcese was still learning his craft in the 60's and whilst there are cinematic references to many classic films you do feel that Scorcese hadn't quite found his own voice at this stage of his career.
Goodfellas is a magnificent film. Only the first two Godfather films are on the same level in modern gangster films. This film has pace. It moves from one classic scene to the next. I remember Scorcese in an interview saying "you want it fast let's make it really fast" - this was his reaction to the 80's trend in fast cutting etc, but he does it with class.
The three lead roles are all marvellously played, and for me if I had to pick one, Joe Pesci would just steal the acting honours. This is a 5 star film.
The box is just cardboard with four DVD's in it. Goodfellas is the special edition which is much superior to the early double sided edition.
After Hours is an entertaining black comedy with Griffin Dunne trapped in a yuppies nightmare worthy of 4 stars.
Whos that knockin' is effectively a dry run for Mean Streets. However, Scorcese was still learning his craft in the 60's and whilst there are cinematic references to many classic films you do feel that Scorcese hadn't quite found his own voice at this stage of his career.
Goodfellas is a magnificent film. Only the first two Godfather films are on the same level in modern gangster films. This film has pace. It moves from one classic scene to the next. I remember Scorcese in an interview saying "you want it fast let's make it really fast" - this was his reaction to the 80's trend in fast cutting etc, but he does it with class.
The three lead roles are all marvellously played, and for me if I had to pick one, Joe Pesci would just steal the acting honours. This is a 5 star film.
The box is just cardboard with four DVD's in it. Goodfellas is the special edition which is much superior to the early double sided edition.
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