Gotti
Gangster. Killer. Superstar. John Gotti (Armand Assante) rises to the top of New York City's Gambino crime family, but the federal government and fellow mafiosi (including William Forsythe as Sammy "The Bull" Gravano) slowly close in on the man dubbed the "Teflon Don." Based on a true story, Gotti is a thrilling tale about crime and punishment.
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GOTTI - zippo
A good movie based similar to the Godfather, and Goodfellas which I mean is very heavy in the Italian influence. The acting was pretty good and saw actors that are in all mob movies which was cool. This shows how John Gotti rose up and eventually takes over the crime family and how the feds were out to get him. It won't beat the Godfather or Goodfellas but if you like those movies this one is right up your alley.very good movie - seb1
GOTTI is a reasonably fast-paced account of John Gotti's rise to power in the Gambino crime family. I have an interest in Mafioso and I recognize the factual basis of some scenes, allowing for dramatic license. From there I'm willing to assume that the entire movie is based on actual events. Armand Assante is convincing in the role of John, and the supporting cast is noteworthy as well. They are probably a bit more genteel than were the actual mobsters, except perhaps when in the public eye.
The movie's rhythm seems to bog down in a couple of places. It detracts from the general tempo--but patience rewards with good action once again. The violence is not overplayed, in fact it is subdued. Anyone who is aware of the history of real Mafia perpetrators, such as Roy DeMeo, can vouch. Is Mafia life idealized here, thus making it attractive? I guess the viewer has to decide. I have watched it at least ten times and my favorite parts are the Intro and the Castellano hit, but there's more to like in between!Excellent HBO Movie - TruLife
A classic in its own right. Yes it wasn't 100% factual (if you have ever seen a COMPLETELY true movie from Hollywood please let me know what it is) but it is truly mesmerizing. I still have difficulty believing this was an HBO movie but they do surprise me sometimes. Armand Assante hit the nail squarely on the head with his depiction of Gotti. Its like looking into a portal of the past. He has the talk down, the walk down, and the character down pat. My favorite Gotti depiction of all time. Forsythe, Quinn, Vincent, and Pastore all turned in memorable performances. And this movie doesn't make you fond of the FBI contrary to another review mentioned beforehand. They do things in this film that would make a decent man sick and want to support the other side; the underdog that doesn't have a chance against the Department of Justice and the "B". Gotti was indeed remarkable and is a great buy. A window into the workings of the mob and a cautionary tale about excessive greed and ambition. It's something you'll watch regularly and will be praised by future generations in the years to come.
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GOTTI - zippo
A good movie based similar to the Godfather, and Goodfellas which I mean is very heavy in the Italian influence. The acting was pretty good and saw actors that are in all mob movies which was cool. This shows how John Gotti rose up and eventually takes over ...very good movie - seb1
GOTTI is a reasonably fast-paced account of John Gotti's rise to power in the Gambino crime family. I have an interest in Mafioso and I recognize the factual basis of some scenes, allowing for dramatic license. From there I'm willing to assume that the entire ...Excellent HBO Movie - TruLife
A classic in its own right. Yes it wasn't 100% factual (if you have ever seen a COMPLETELY true movie from Hollywood please let me know what it is) but it is truly mesmerizing. I still have difficulty believing this was an HBO movie but they do surprise me ...