Casino - 20th Anniversary Edition [Blu-ray] [1995] [Region Free]

This movie was released in 1995 (25 years ago) and I have no idea in the world why for the very first time seeing in. I am a fan of DeNiro and Joe Pesci and a fan of many of there movie (including Goodfellas)This movie (Casino) is fantastic fantastic fantastic. I started the movie and for 3 hours I was glued to the tv (yes I did not get up out of my chair once. And would have watched it again with the commentary but waiting to do that possibly as soon as tomorrow. Both Deniro and Pesci are just the best and in this movie compaired to Goodfellas DeNiro and Pesci spend a lot of time on the screen. Sharon Stone is great in this movie too All of them seem so natural and "believable" in the rolls there playing. This movie is sooo good for what it is and is well worth the 3 hours it takes to watch it. I'd give it 10 stars if I could

Great acting, but far too violent for my taste. I purchased it because I like the actors that appear in it. I own all of the Godfather series and although there is a great deal of violence, I found the background stories of the mafia very compelling so I just look away when I know the gross scenes are coming.

If you take Scorcese, DeNiro, Pesci, and give them 3 hours to work with, it's a given they'll deliver a film that's both riveting and memorable. Casino is such a film. 95% of the film dealt with the birth of (and heydays of) mob-controlled casinos in Las Vegas. The much more interesting 5% of the film dealt with the downfall of mob control caused mainly by their own excesses - collapsing under a weight of their own making. But, near the end of the film, DeNiro's character says something that can only be understood fully by someone who lived during that period. In a way, it was a compliment to the mob-controlled system.Simply put, during the era of mob control, visitors to casinos were treated royally - at best, like kings and queens - at worst, like "guests." Following this era, when corporations took control, visitors to casinos were treated like mere "customers" - and the ambiance felt by visitors familiar with old Las Vegas hospitality was lost forever. In short, the mob knew how to treat people. Rude employees didn't remain employees for very long. But when the corporations took control, casino visitors became nothing more than numbers on a balance sheet. And in some cases, employee rudeness was elevated to an art form.Odds have always favored "the house." But if you're going to lose money, it was nicer to lose it to people who took it politely.

Martin Scorcese's harsh and yet delicately balanced masterpiece rises above anything petty meaning that if one wishes and has the ability and means to create a Sicilian mafia movie he should do so with grandeur and put into it as much effort as possible for people remember those who take advantage of their talent and circumstances and are diligent in their undertakings. Casino is in my opinion an epic, but it's much more than that. This film speaks even to those who dislike the subject of organized crime. You have to be objective when judging this movie and those of us who criticize everything that stands out amongst the grey background of that which is mediocre are fools who envy others' accomplishments and view them as insults to their own personal uselessness. Casino is one of the best movies of the 90's. In fact, in my opinion, it's one of the best organized crime movies of all time. Its moral is that no matter how tough you think you are there's always someone you answer to and that you ultimately will, indeed, if you screw things up.

I have seen this movie a few times, yet it's worth watching over and again. Based on a true story, if you've never seen it, I'd recommend you give it a shot....you won't regret it.

I loathe the inevitable comparisons made between "Casino" and "Goodfellas". The films do share a director, Martin Scorsese, a source writer, Nicholas Pileggi, and two stars, Robert DeNiro and Joe Pesci. That's where the similarities end. Both films tackle stories in the criminal milieu and succeed in gripping the audience. Scorsese manages to make this film a fast-paced experience despite a nearly three hour running time. He's ably abetted by some snappy editing by Thelma Schoonmaker, gorgeous cinematography by Robert Richardson, and good sense of the era(love the cars and clothes). Impeccable song choices on Scorsese's part on the soundtrack. The film is fascinating in how it portrays Las Vegas as a shimmering city which under it's surface is motivated by greed and avarice, which in turn breeds paranoia. Just ask the eye in the sky. The first half of the film concerns itself with how some Midwest mobsters infiltrate a Vegas casino. The second half shows how overreaching causes their downfall. DeNiro is superb as the oddsmaker who goes on to manage a casino only to be brought down by his own vanity. Pesci is equally fine as the thug who wants to make Vegas his personal playground. Probably the best performance in the film belongs to Sharon Stone as DeNiro's wife who is at heart a hustler. This is a difficult part to pull off because her's is essentially a character motivated by pure greed but Stone manages to convey the pathos to make her sympathetic. I think Scorsese is a victim of his own success because this film was initially given lukewarm response from the critics and public alike. Fortunately, time has been kind to "Casino".

I love this movie for some reason and ordered it. It's based on a true story and tells about the early casino days of Las Vegas and how the mob ruled the casinos and all things concerning them.

Almost an embarrassing and over-long self-parody, complete with the "Okay, so, here's how da Mafia scheme worked" narration, the old-timey pop music in the background, and most of the same cast. There's no real plot or character development. Not Scorsese's best.

As soon as this disk goes in there is a really loud vibration from the player. Nothing to do with the player, all other discs are fine. It appears that unlike other 4k discs Universal have printed an image on the top side of the disc that makes it top heavy. All my other 4ks are simply black text as opposed to an image. So glad another reviewer has had this issue. Sending back. It is unplayable due to the noise. Really disappointed. It was due to be a great release.

I've been waiting for this to be released on 4K Blu Ray for a while now. Watched on the day of release and NOT disappointed. Seriously, the picture is stunning. Even stuck on my Blu Ray version to compare. Also, the DTS:X soundtrack is incredible too.Just a stunning addicting to you 4K blu ray collection.

Picking a favourite Scorsese film is difficult. Many opt for Goodfellas but Casino matches its excellent dialogue, soundtrack and it too is a sequence of unforgettable scenes. It's a much more beautiful film - I doubt Las Vegas ever looked this good in reality, but it's the scale and scope of the story is what tips the scales in its favour for me however. De Niro and Pesci recreate the double act and are ably backed up by a great supporting cast with James Woods, Don Rickles and in particular Sharon Stone who was never better than in this.

After watching this movie I've decided to take the plunge, move to Vegas and buy the largest casino possible however it must have potential for me to add my own touch to it.It has also taught me to recruit my future partners from the library or church (as it's probably more beneficial to long term happiness) and I've also learned to hide my safety deposit box key containing all my money in the loft at the back next to the old water heater.Magnificent movie with world class acting. second only to Heat and Goodfellas so in fact third.

An excellent 4k transfer of one of the best gangster films ever made. Unlike Goodfellas there is no grain in the picture despite the age of the film. No need to review the film as it’s been done many times previously. Highly recommended if you have a 4k Tv and Blu Ray player. HDR makes a significant improvement.