Donnie Brasco
1997, Drama/Crime, 2h 6m
57 Reviews 100,000+ RatingsWhat to know
A stark, nuanced portrait of life in organized crime, bolstered by strong performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. Read critic reviews
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Critic Reviews for Donnie Brasco
All Critics (57) | Top Critics (20) | Fresh (50) | Rotten (7)
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This is Depp's coming-of-age role, and he's terrific. Pacino, who's shown more flash than substance recently, reminds us how great he can be when he loses himself inside a character.
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Although perhaps familiar in its outer trappings, Pacino's fine work is the key to the film succeeding to the extent that it does.
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A tense, sharp and compelling character study, Newell's film is a worthy addition to the Mob-movie canon.
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Unfortunately, the story isn't inventive and Newell's methodical approach to it verges on monotony.
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A first-class Mafia thriller that is also, in its way, a love story.
June 18, 2002 | Rating: 4/4 | Full Review…
Audience Reviews for Donnie Brasco
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Jul 02, 2016Watching Johnny Depp as the lead character, an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate the mob, I have to wonder why he isn't considered one of our greatest film actors of all time. Especially playing opposite Al Pacino in one of his greatest film roles. Then I remember the acting flubs the adventuresome Depp has had in recent years (Black Mass is an exception). This is meticulously well told story. Unlike many other mob movies, this film deglamorizes wise guy life.Aldo G Super Reviewer
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May 23, 2016This true to life mobster thriller is bolstered by excellent performances from Depp, Pacino and Madsen. One to watch for mafia fans.Peter B Super Reviewer
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Dec 02, 2013I'm over a decade and a half late, but I finally watched Donnie Brasco. Went in not knowing a clue about who or what the movie was about, but afterwards I was left feeling stupid. Stupid because I didn't watch such a great mobster/suspense film sooner. It's pretty awesome to see Johnny Depp in a role where he is not playing a pirate or a man with scissors attached to his hands lol; if only he could get back to more of this real life acting. I enjoyed the movie and thought it flowed really well.Eric A Super Reviewer
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Jul 31, 2013"Forget about it." Inspired by a true story, Donnie Brasco is a thrilling crime drama that explores the struggle of living a double life. The story follows an FBI agent that goes undercover with the New York mafia, but when he stops reporting in the FBI starts to suspect that he may have been turned. The cast is especially strong and includes Al Pacino, Johnny Depp, Michael Madsen, and Anne Heche; who all deliver excellent performances. The writing is also very good; particularly the dialog and the character development. A fascinating look at organized crime, Donnie Brasco is an impressive and compelling film.Dann M Super Reviewer
Donnie Brasco Quotes
| Lefty Ruggiero: | I never said you were a rat. You's my best friend! |
| Lefty Ruggiero: | If you're a rat, then I'm the biggest f***ing mutt in the history of the maffia. |
| Donnie Brasco/Joe Pistone: | Forget about it. |
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