Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don
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Movie Reviews of Gotti: The Rise and Fall of a Real Life Mafia Don
Movie Review: GOTTI? where i dont see him?
Summary: 3 Stars
i first reconized gotti as the boss of Sammy "The bull" Gravano, i have been doing alot of reading on the man, found him (gravano) intresting. it seems that Gotti, in the movie, is glamorized alot more then should be. every one likes the arogant bast***, but really he was the boss of the most pwerful "Mafia" family in new york he didnt get there from kissing butt okay? he got there from Killing ppl who "upset" him. inculding his own boss, Big paul. i have to say is i am a big Cosa Nostra fan <like movies and wut not> but truely i am DANG NEAR sure this isnt the person who he really was. I dunno about any other movies or books (other then Gravano's book "underboss" wich is REALLY good but then again its in his words, he isnt gonna make himself look that bad) on him because i have only started my reseach and i am more focused on Gravano but u might like "Gotti" but keep in mind this isnt an acurate portrayal of the man.Movie Review: Gotti
Summary: 3 Stars
I enjoyed watching this movie. Good story, great subject and solid acting.
However, the movie isn't accurate. People who know a lot about Cosa Nostra and Gotti's life may be disappointed. A lot of things are made up (the killing of Favara in some tunnel, for instance). I don't understand why the makers didn't stick to the facts. It's not like the facts are boring. There a only two possible reasons for this: bad research and/or the romanticizing of Gotti. Gotti is made out to be the good guy. I know a lot about Cosa Nostra, I've read many books on the subject and I've seen video/audio tapes of John Gotti. Assante is a good actor, but he certainly did not capture the real Gotti. Tom Sizemore does a better job playing Gotti in the movie "Witness to the mob". So if you're willing to overlook a lot of details, you're in for a good time.
Movie Review: Gotti is no Don Corleone.
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie is pretty good considering that it portrays Gotti as some intellectual genius of mafia strategy. The actors couldn't have been better, but come on, why does this movie portray Sammy the Bull as such a murderous small timer? I mean, the man made more money than Gotti ever did before he was boss. The movie would be better if it concentrated on the actual facts of Gotti's rise, which it rarely does. Read some books on Gotti, Gravano, and the Gambino Family before you watch this so at least you'll know what really happened. That way you won't believe this Gotti propaganda, and can enjoy this film as to what it ACTUALLY is; fictional entertainment.Movie Review: Mediocre HBO movie
Summary: 3 Stars
Yes, it's a low budget mafia movie...Okay...Okay...Maybe all mafia movies are low budget, but what I mean to say is that no big gunshot scenes, nothing like that goes on in this one. Nevertheless it's got a good storyline...and the fact that it's based on a true story definitely helps. If anything, Armand Assante carries this movie through, the other actors have done better in other movies, but I cant say I've seen Armand assante in a better role than this, he definitely made this whole movie watchable. Truth is that the more you see the movie the better your opinion of it will be. It's one of those that grows on you.Movie Review: All About John Gotti
Summary: 3 Stars
This movie focuses a LOT more on just the actual man John Gotti rather than all the affect he has. Armand Assante is very convincing and did an excellent job acting. However, unlike The Godfather, this is a REAL story. That makes it all the more fun to watch. It's definitely worth watching if you're a gangster movie addict like me
It's definitely no Godfather, but if you're looking for something new...give it a shot