Donnie Brasco

Pros: Pacino, Depp, Screenplay, Direction, Cinematography

Cons: Not more introspective mob movies like this

The Bottom Line: Donnie Brasco is a refreshingly different look into the world of the New York mob. Must see!

Review: "A wise guy's always right. Even when he's wrong, he's right." Lefty Ruggiero Donnie Brasco is the story of an FBI agent who penetrated the inner circle of the famed New York Italian underworld. The real agent was named Joseph Pistone ...

Pros: As a film about two men, each working in opposite directions, this one is unparalleled.

Cons: Familiar story of the infiltrator, mixed with Death of a Salesman storyline.

The Bottom Line: See it.

Review: It pays to have a sense of where you are, in the development of a genre. Like anything else, a genre has a life cycle which it goes through before it ends up moribund, drops off the face of the earth, and comes back again - to entertain a whole new ...

Pros: I liked it.

Cons: Let me mull this one over...

Review: Charlie Chaplin, the most famous silent comedian who ever lived, once spoke, "Life is a tragedy when seen in close-up, but a comedy in long-shot." I used to think this was a clever observation, until I tried applying it to a film that's very...

Pros: It's Al Pacino baby! Awesome story

Cons: Isn't true to the real story, watch the movie before you read the book

Review: This has to be one of the best mob movies ever. Not only does it show some sweet gunplay scenes, but it also shows a different side to gangsters than most movies show. This movie has taken Pacino out of his usual roles as the main guy with everything...

Pros: excellent acting, script, and direction

Cons: none

Review: "Donnie Brasco", directed by Mike Newell, is an absolutely brilliant film. A combination of compelling storytelling, stunning acting performances, and graceful direction of a potentially worn-out subject makes it a must see for drama fans and...

Pros: Incredible true story, Acting, Pacino + Depp

Cons: none whatsoever

Review: "Donnie Brasco" is much different than your typical mob film like "The Godfather" and "Goodfellas" because it involves elements of life that we, as average citizens, are more familiar with. While other classics such as...

Pros: An outstanding job by Depp and Pacino...

Cons: Like they say about great talent going unrewarded...

Review: Man, I couldn't find this flick in Epinions' alphabetical movie listing! Whatever made crime movie buffs, and movie fans in general, overlook this one beats the hell out of me. Both co-stars got snubbed by the Academy despite awesome performances, and...

Pros: Depp's amazing performance, some nice atmosphere created by Newell (director), and a very feature film-worthy true story

Cons: Hmm, well, I don't know. even if I feel you don't like mobster films, you can appreciate this film nonetheless

Review:
Donnie Brasco, starring Johnny Depp, Al Pacino, Michael Madsen, Anne Heche and Bruno Kirby. Directed by Mike Newell. Rated R for sometimes explicit violence, language and brief nudity.

* * * * * out of five

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Pros: It is a true life story

Cons: none

Review: This movie was such a great story. It portrayed a FBI agent possing as a person in the mafia. Joe Pistone is his real name, but his mafia name is Donnie Brasco. Sonny is the person that discovered Donnie. He brought him into the mafia. Donnie got to...

Pros: cast, directing, real-life drama

Cons: can be a little slow at times

Review: I have long been a fan of mob films. However, I remember when this came out on video, I for some reason thought that it was the same type as "Analyze This", a weak attempt at comedy mixed with the seriousness of Mafia life. However, upon...