Martin Scorsese could have called this film, "THE LIFE & LOVES OF CHARLIE SHEEN"
This is most likely the most expensive Adult X Rated Film ever made, and none other by a Legendary Director.
I don't know if Marty is just getting old & horn-nay & he just needs some naked people running around in his film to be inspired, but this film is just pointless voyerism & show no consequences for a life of greed & corruption.
Wait for this film to be on CINEMAX it is sure to be a regular on that cable channel network.
Very shallow film & very long and pointless.
What's great about it: Naked People...lots of naked people !
What's not so great: No moral message what so ever!
Where is the moral message of this film? At least Goodfellas created characters where you could reflect & try to comprehend their self distructive mentality. This film is like a 3 hour dirty version of Weekend at Bernie's. The conversion of this film into an Adult Film Parody will be effortless & seemless. I am still horrified that this film was nominated for an OSCAR?..>WHAT? There is no moral message, the character is based off a real person & we see or hear nothing of the victims. Scorsese has become like all the other directors nowadays, but instead of special effects & clever stunts/fight scenes, Scorsese use bad language/nudity/drugs/graphic scenes of S -x !
Scorsese has lost it..just like Riddley Scott, & George Lucas.
What's great about it: NAKED PEOPLE?
What's not so great: Maybe that it resembles an ADULT FILM
The film is absolutely a waste of talent, special effects & fails to create suspense & drama. The movie does throw in a good love romance between the only lead female character in the film, but this film destroys all the best elements of the book. When I was watching this longwinded tale, I couldn't help but be reminded of Peter Jackson's failed attempt of creating entertainment with Jackson version of KING KONG. This film is a waste of your time and money wait for it on cable, and prepare yourself for a good nights rest.
What's great about it: i never fail to fall asleep while watching it
What's not so great: i could have made a better film for half the budget