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Rewatching Goodfellas: What makes it one of Hollywood's best gangster movies?

  Amid the chaos of Covid-19 pandemic and a busy work schedule, I found some spare time to rewatch one of my favourite movies from the 90s. I'm talking about Goodfellas, a 90s Classic often hailed by critics as one of the best gangster movies Hollywood has ever produced.   Goodfellas, director Martin Scorsese’s all-time Classic, has stood the test of time and succeeded in maintaining its unique place among other best Hollywood gangster movies such as Godfather, Scarface, Casino, The Irishman etc. Even after 30 years, the movie still holds my interest and presents to me some interesting details which I missed in my previous viewings.  Unlike many other Hollywood gangster movies from the 90s, Goodfellas has aged like fine wine. The movie definitely lifted my spirits and I just want to share with you why I love Goodfellas and consider it as one of the best gangster movies Hollywood has ever made.  Clever Use Voiceover Narration  The movie opens up with the protagonist’s narrat