Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Wednesday, January 27, 2016

Donnie Brasco (1997)

Genre: Drama
Directed by: Mike Newell
Starring: Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen
Running time: 126 minutes



This 1997 American crime drama is based on the true story of Joseph Pistone, an FBI undercover agent who infiltrated a New York City mafia clan under the name of Donnie Brasco. In the film, he befriends Lefty Ruggiero, an aging hit-man, who takes him under his wing and vouches for him. As the sting goes on, lines get blurred and Pistone starts to care and fear for Lefty’s fate within the group if it is found out that he unknowingly vouched for a federal agent.

Al Pacino and Johnny Depp are both absolutely brilliant here in their respective roles. Considering the performances we are accustomed to with them, it should be no surprise. They are both believable, and the material they were given was solid too. The combination of those two elements made for a very good film.

Michael Madsen and Anne Heche have both also offered some good performances in Donnie Brasco.

Overall, Donnie Brasco is an excellent film with a compelling story and some solid acting. A film to see.

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