Casino
Casino

Casino

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IMDb8.2/10
Rotten Tomatoes80%
Metacritic73/100
Google Users89%
Director: Martin ScorseseGenres: Crime, Drama

Plot Summary

In 1970s Las Vegas, Ginger McKenna is drawn into a passionate but destructive love triangle with her husband, mob associate Sam 'Ace' Rothstein, and his volatile enforcer, Nicky Santoro. Ace, a casino manager, strives to maintain order and profit in the glitzy desert city, while Nicky's violent methods threaten to unravel their empire. Their lives become increasingly entangled with organized crime, betrayal, and the brutal realities beneath the glittering facade of Vegas.

Critical Reception

Martin Scorsese's 'Casino' was met with largely positive reviews from critics, who praised its directorial vision, compelling performances, and unflinching portrayal of the mob's influence on Las Vegas. While some found it similar in theme to 'Goodfellas,' many lauded its ambition and scope. Audiences were also captivated by the film's dramatic intensity and detailed look at the casino underworld.

What Reviewers Say

  • A visually stunning and sprawling epic of mob rule in Las Vegas.
  • Features powerhouse performances, particularly from Robert De Niro and Sharon Stone.
  • Its depiction of violence and the corrupting influence of power is both engrossing and disturbing.

Google audience: Google users generally praised 'Casino' for its compelling crime drama, excellent performances from the lead actors, and Scorsese's masterful direction. Many appreciated the film's detailed look into the mob's operations in Las Vegas and its intense, albeit violent, narrative.

Awards & Accolades

Sharon Stone received a Golden Globe Award for Best Actress – Motion Picture Drama and was nominated for an Academy Award for Best Actress. The film received multiple other nominations and awards from various critics' circles and industry guilds.

Fun Fact

The Tangiers Casino in the film is a fictionalized version of the real-life Stardust Resort and Casino, which was controlled by the Chicago Outfit.

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