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you consider yourself a movie buff and have never seen this film then shame on you. Mean Streets, Martin Scorsese first step on his way to becoming one of the greatest directors of all time. Made about three years before Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro portray of the sometimes loud and always dangerous Johnny Boy is as impressive as any role De Niro has played to date. Harvey Keitel plays the role of Charlie to a tee, and is the glue that ties every character together. Shot in the city of New York in the early 70's this film has such a gritty and dirty style, making you feel as though you are actually there. Shot with an obvious and distinctive Scorsese style, supported by an amazing script making Mean Streets an American screen classic. This film will remind you why Martin Scorsese is hands down one of the best American film directors to date.Read full review
If you consider yourself a movie buff and have never seen this film then shame on you. Mean Streets, Martin Scorsese first step on his way to becoming one of the greatest directors of all time. Made about three years before Taxi Driver, Robert De Niro portray of the sometimes loud and always dangerous Johnny Boy is as impressive as any role De Niro has played to date. Harvey Keitel plays the role of Charlie to a tee, and is the glue that ties every character together. Shot in the city of New York in the early 70's this film has such a gritty and dirty style, making you feel as though you are actually there. Shot with an obvious and distinctive Scorsese style, supported by an amazing script making Mean Streets an American screen classic. This film will remind you why Martin Scorsese is hands down one of the best American film directors to date.Read full review
This one is a genuine Scorscese film, in the richness of imagery, questions of morality, loyalty, and religious dilemmas. DeNiro's first major role is terrific in its simplicity, youthfulness and lack of pretension. The script is solid and deals with realistic life issues. The filming is a bit off, but that can be forgiven for the strength of the story and the acting. Keitel's best role in my opinion as a conflicted catholic with dual loyalties to family/friends and religious obligations. I love the ending of the film, which really is a climax that puts the whole movie in perspective. A can't miss for Deniro, Keitel and Scorscese fans.
After helming the Roger Corman production “Boxcar Bertha”, Martin Scorsese returned to his independent roots with an all-American, or should I say an Italian-American masterpiece of 70’s cinema. Picking up where “Who’s That Knocking at My Door?” left off, “Mean Streets” is not a sequel but as a more complex and better version than his debut film. Harvey Keitel delivers an electrifying performance as a charming crook climbing the ranks of the local mob while struggling with his Catholic beliefs. Keitel occupies his days drifting the streets of New York City and nights spending time with his best friend (a chillingly intense Robert De Niro) who constantly ends up in trouble. When De Niro is unable to pay his mounting debts, Keitel becomes caught in a dilemma by choosing between protecting his friend and succumbing to his life of crime. Scorsese unquestionably created a film that doesn’t feel rushed thanks to an across-the-board first-rate cast headed by Keitel, De Niro, David Proval, Amy Robinson, Richard Romanus and of course, the great Cesare Danova. Characterized by extended one-takes, witty improvised dialog, grim unpredictable violence, handheld camerawork and a hell-of-a soundtrack, “Mean Streets” is the aggressive filmmaker’s first work of art.Read full review
De Nero was good, rest of actors lacking in character and development. Martin Scorsese did much better in his later work. Absolutely get his later works first, then forget this one.
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