The true story of Henry Hill, a half-Irish, half-Sicilian Brooklyn kid who is adopted by neighbourhood gangsters at an early age and climbs the ranks of a Mafia family under the guidance of Jimmy Conway.
All of the performances are first-rate; Pesci stands out, though, with his seemingly unscripted manner. GoodFellas is easily one of the year's best films. [21 September 1990, Friday, p.C]
100
Mr. Showbiz
Unnamed
Director Martin Scorsese's spectacular, irreverent picture.
100
Christian Science Monitor
David Sterritt
Stunningly acted. [21 September 1990, The Arts, p.12]
100
Chicago Sun-Times
Roger Ebert
No finer film has ever been made about organized crime - not even "The Godfather."
100
San Francisco Chronicle
Mick LaSalle
Ferocious brutality is presented without commentary or judgment, yet with unmistakable moral understanding and vision. [21 September 1990, Daily Notebook p.E-1]