Mean Streets (1973)

[alkytrio666]

http://imdb.com/title/tt0070379/

What does everyone think about this movie? I saw it yesterday for the first time, and I liked it, but I didn't love it, like I had heard I would.

It was cool seeing some early signs of Scorsese-isms, such as a constant use of music (including some by his trademarked Rolling Stones) and gritty violence. It was nice, too, to see a life that wasn't all fun and games and riches. Unlike Goodfellas or Casino, these Little Italy street gangsters were just trying to survive. Mean Streets felt more real to me.

That being said, the film seemed sloppy, and I don't mean picture quality or budget problems. It just felt a little too messy, and it didn't seem like Scorsese had his shit 100% together when filming it.

All in all it's a must-see for Scorsese fans, but if you just want an entertaining movie for the night, I think you're better off with Goodfellas, Raging Bull, or Taxi Driver.

[slayer666]

It is one of my all-time favorites. I would put it just below Goodfellas and Taxi Driver but probably above Raging Bull.

[The Mothman]

above raging bull?:eek: hot damn. i need to see this.:)

[slayer666]

Originally Posted by The Mothman

above raging bull?:eek: hot damn. i need to see this.:)

Only slightly above - in reality, it is probably more of a tie. I suppose it depends on whether I'm in the mood for mob violence or domestic violence.

[alkytrio666]

Originally Posted by slayer666

Only slightly above - in reality, it is probably more of a tie. I suppose it depends on whether I'm in the mood for mob violence or domestic violence.

Hahaha, good way to put it.

In my opinion, Raging Bull is a tad better. But to each his own, eh?

[The Mothman]

i heard raging bull was voted the greatest film of the 80's....i have no idea by who or what though.