Bugsy (1991)

I like the storyline of this show,it attract me so much

Thanks for the memories!

Overrated and overhyped

By the time the dramatic fireworks start popping off, each one feels earned.

Difficult to enjoy a movie in which the "hero " is a vicious killer whose dream is achieved by murder, corruption and the devastating effects of gambling addiction. SPOILER: The terrible outcome of such methods is shown as not the result of justice but ultimately blind love. But it's a true story so that's life! Otherwise, a well-produced movie.

I always had a fascination with gangster movies and I heard about Lucky, Meyer, and Bugsy being the foundation for the mafia that grew to Olympian status. The mood was set right from the beginning of the movie with who and what this movie would be about. In the background during the credits you hear conversations about clothing, style and compliments then you hear a woman and Ben... Enough said! The wardrobes where amazing and to the T with the times. I just loved Harvel Keitel as Mickey Cohen, wow, his attitude and his demeanor was perfect! I really loved this movie and I quote it when I can. For those that like or love gangster movies this is a must see to know about the foundation of organized crime.

Bugsy is a typical gangster/mob movie; it has got the wise guys, the families, the family problems, and a tragic flaw in the protagonist. It is also 2 1/2 hours long, which you should expect with any biopic anyway, but I think it can get a little tedious in some areas. First off, Warren Beatty is brilliant, and there is no question in my mind that it was anything less than perfection. His supporting cast's performances were excellent as well including those of Harvey Keitel, Ben Kingsley, and Annette Bening. The film probably deserved all the Oscar nominations it received, but, with the exceptions of Beatty's performance and a couple technical awards, nothing deserved the Oscar. However, I do not want to give a bad impression of this film because it does deserve some approbation.The story of Bugsy Siegel is indeed a true story. Siegel was a New York Jewish gangster, who moved out to L.A., and one thing led to another and resulted in Bugsy building the Flamingo hotel and casino in the middle of the desert. This is the man who put Las Vegas on the map. Bugsy (by the way, don't call him Bugsy to face) is very insane. Also, Kingsley's character gets to introduce Bugsy's tragic flaw: he doesn't "respect" money. This combination makes one very unique mobster that I can not compare to any other. Just wait for the scene relating to dogs and pigs; I don't want to reveal anymore because this is where Beatty shines. Virginia Hill (Bening) is a cookie cutter actress going steady with one of Siegel's or somebody else's soldiers. Bugsy starts to look fondly on her, and thus starts the romance. There should be no surprise whatsoever since they're married in real life, but Beatty and Bening do have great chemistry on screen. Their relationship brings out a lot of fun in the film. Again, Bugsy is a tragedy. I don't think that's spoiling it since you can learn that somewhere on the Internet, but I do want to let you know what you're getting into. It is a very interesting story with a few laughs and some irony here and there. Barry Levinson made a well-constructed film that flows very nicely and only lacks where I assume the screenplay does. I would not say it is at the caliber of Goodfellas or The Godfather Trilogy, but, all in all, it is a pretty decent movie.I highly recommend that you definitely see it.

Barry Levinson's 'Bugsy' is an ambitious, gripping & violent tale on late mobster Bugsy Siegel. Levinson's terrific direction, is complimented by Warren Beatty's fantastic Performance as the late mobster, along-with a Water-Tight screenplay & Striking Cinematography.Warren Beatty stars as 'Bugsy', the late mobster, who quite frankly gave birth to Casino's. This Crime-Drama also explores his love-life, along-with Hollywood Starlet Virginia Hill.James Toback researched Screenplay is Water-Tight and packs in several memorable sequences. Even the dialogue, at times, are wonderful. Levinson's direction like always, is Awe-Inspiring Terrific. Allen Daviau's Cinematography is Striking. Art Direction & Costume Design, are pitch-perfect and worthy Oscar-Winners.Performance-Wise: As mentioned before, Warren Beatty's Performance as Bugsy, is fantastic. The Legendary star becomes Bugsy and talks like him from the very first scene. Annette Bening as Virginia Hill, is convincing, as always. Sir Ben Kingsley plays his part with restrain, while Harvey Keitel is bombastic. Joe Mantegna is effective. Bill Graham does well.On the whole, A Must See Crime-Drama!