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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 modeled after on Wiseguy and GoodFellas and Pileggi's true crime book Casino: Love and Honor 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 GoodFellas), but it's still absorbing. And, hey--it's Scorsese! (Additional note: the digital video disc has a "layer switch," allowing you to watch the entire film without interruption.) --Jim Emerson
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This movie has it all. Drama, romance,suspense. Great all star cast! A good watch,,the first movie is always the best.
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Pacino is great in this film. Definately one to add to your collection. Great Price. Good features. Goes well with watching Scarface
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This movie is an instant Classic, the cast is all amazing with a great story behind it, and thank you for not making a part 2
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5.0 out of 5 stars
great quality
great quality there were no scratches and came in mint condition... arrived really fast too!
Published on Feb 9 2010 by B J
4.0 out of 5 stars
Casino
It's an awesome movie - my husband can almost site it word for word - we've seen this movie many times and enjoy it every time we've watched it.
Published on Oct 6 2009 by Denise K. Taylor
3.0 out of 5 stars
Nowhere near as good as it reputation(but entertaining,nonetheless)
well,i finally got around to watching Martin Scorsese's Casino.this
one has some big names,but to be honest the only standout performance
was by Sharon Stone"she runs the... Read more
one has some big names,but to be honest the only standout performance
was by Sharon Stone"she runs the... Read more
Published on Oct 19 2007 by falcon
4.0 out of 5 stars
very enjoyable
this, along with goodfellas, is scorsese's answer to copolla's godfather. like goodfellas casino takes the opposite tack of godfather, eschewing myth and bigger-than-life... Read more
Published on Mar 7 2005 by "zhaow"
5.0 out of 5 stars
Best Mob Movie Out There A++++
Not much to say besides Love it, Love it, Love it. Pacino and DeNiro make a great team. Love everything about this movie. A must see for movie lovers!
Published on Nov 15 2004 by Jeffrey Schill
2.0 out of 5 stars
Crippled American Version
This is a great movie that deserves a better dvd treatment. The layout and features are extremely vanilla. Not since Dracula have I see such a vhs content type dvd. Read more
Published on July 12 2004 by "coyote67"
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Scorsese Masterpiece.
'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... Read more
Published on Jun 28 2004 by George Annessa
5.0 out of 5 stars
Ive got your head in a vice....
There aren't words to describe how good this movie is. It is a classic and not to be missed. Great mob movie. Read more
Published on May 31 2004
5.0 out of 5 stars
not bad. not bad at all. much better than goodfellas.
Sharon Stone should have won an award for her role as Ginger McKenna. I think her performance showed a lot of character, with the problems she developed with cocaine and liquor,... Read more
Published on May 24 2004 by Red
5.0 out of 5 stars
5 stars for the movie 2 stars for the dvd
not much i can say about this movie that fans of the movie dont already know!what i can say is this movie needs better dvd treatment and almost every one can agree with me on... Read more
Published on May 17 2004 by Jonny
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