Donnie Brasco (1997) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!

[@rusheffecktive]

Glad you guys were able to get this up after the files got corrupted. Hope you aren't near the fires and if so, please stay safe

[@repoman33]

So happy you two are reacting to this great film which has been overlooked by reactors.

[@stanleydavidlepretre4241]

Truly underrated Mafia film starring two incredible actors. Pachino and Depp absolutely nailed their respective performances.

[@jpa5038]

"If Donnie calls, tell him if it was gonna be anyone, I'm glad it was him." Can't not get sad watching it.

[@MrAitraining]

The timeline of the movie is MUCH faster than the real timeline. Joe pistone was bar hanging for months before he met lefty and joe was undercover with this for 6 yrs! Incredible

[@Wuenschelrutengaenger]

Blow is another awesome Johnny Depp movie. Can't recommend it enough.

[@danieljohnson2005]

Yes, absolutely! No Johnny Depp list is worth a damn without Blow on it.

[@preacher3670]

Definitely. Hope they add it to the list if it isn't there already.

[@tapoemt3995]

Finally! One of my favorites. Thank you! The way Lefty had that gun pointed at Donnie always made me think he was about to clip him after Donnie clipped the guy on the boat right before the FBI appeared.

[@lizd2943]

If Donnie had killed the guy that would prove he wasn't an agent. He was set to become made if he had carried out the hit and Lefty would have angered the bosses by killing him unless he did something to give himself away, like refusing to kill the guy. Of course, that confrontation didn't happen irl.

[@Timo8.2.]

That never happened in the real case. The writers took some creative liberties

[@tapoemt3995]

@@lizd2943 Lefty was concerned about Donnie being a rat, even as Lefty passes him, he said I'm your best friend which made Donnie hesitate in relation to Lefty telling him you go in alive and come out dead and it's your best friend that does it. Also, Donnie, along with the audience, is looking at Lefty pointing his gun at him on the dumpster. As far as angering the Bosses, they wouldn't have known. Lefty could've whacked Donnie and told them there was a shootout and Bruno killed Donnie with Lefty just ditching the gun. Not like he couldn't get another. It's clear the audience is made to question this part as the scene has 3 moments where Donnie briefly thinks Lefty could kill him.

[@tapoemt3995]

@@Timo8.2. Movie reaction, not what happened irl.

[@SJ-ty5rw]

The movie changes some of the facts and events . In real life it was Sonny Black that became the closest to Pistone . He was the one who took off his stuff and knew he wouldn't be coming back . But Pacino's portrayal of Lefty was excellent .. and had his personality down amazing . Lefty was never killed he was released years later when he was dying of cancer .

[@lizd2943]

They also basically fold Bonnano underboss Joe Massino into Sonny.

[@nascreates3392]

If I remember correctly, Pistons actually got pulled just before he was going to be made. The reason they pulled him was because he couldn't knowingly commit a murder.

[@aceitaliano88]

Lefty did get sent for but the FBI pick him up before he could get killed and they tried to flip him but when he refused they sent him to jail.

[@Mob-Inc]

​@@nascreates3392that, as well as I heard that they didn't want him to start liking the life style , and wanted to pull him out in case he went full rouge

[@danieljohnson2005]

Also, Sonny Black’s crew were actually really good earners, including Lefty.

[@jimtatro6550]

This is one of Al Pacino’s best performances from the last 30 years. For once, he’s not screaming.😂

[@willgenre]

I agree. 100%

[@WilczekAnia]

You're absolutely right. I think the last movie with Al that I really like is Insomnia from 2002 with unforgotten Robin Williams. Both movies are excellent, good old times. I send cheers&hugs 👏✌️🌹🤗

[@versuch8239]

He actually plays a real character, that is vulnerable and at some points almost pathetic, despite his bigger than life aura as an actor. Such a great performance.

[@paulpolpiboon9535]

HOO HAHH!!!

[@alfredthegreat9543]

Carlito's Way too

[@JakeWells-w9r]

Great and underrated movie. One of Al Pacinos best performances. Btw I watch a ton of KZbin reactors to movies and you guys are by far the best. Most insightful and you have the best understanding of the movies and directors visions

[@BB13131313]

What's Eating Gilbert Grape is another good one with Depp, and DiCaprio is incredible in it..

[@stsolomon618]

Donnie Brasco is such a good film. Depp and Pacino is a cool collab.

[@MaxstallfishDenton]

because its a true story

[@BigBoss-zi5ss]

It's good but it's alot of details were wrong

[@Curraghmore]

You have seen Johnny Depp before in 'Platoon', even if you didn't notice him. 'Black Mass' is a film that he should have won an Oscar for.

[@jentoby73]

So many great Depp movies. Three I’d recommend: Ed Wood, What’s Eating Gilbert Grape, and Sleepy Hollow

[@Nimzzeee]

They really succeeded in humanising these main characters so it feels more personal when their inevitable tragic demise happens.

[@bknsty14]

That scene in the garage is one of the most well written, well acted, heartbreaking scenes in movies. Knowing that somebody that you genuinely care about is going to die because of you is just horrible.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

24:20 "Naw, I think they said forget about it." -TBR 🤣🤣

[@tapoemt3995]

Carlito's way you're thinking of guys.

[@susanliltz3875]

Jonny Depp: 1. What’s Eating Gilbert Grape ( Leonardo DeCaprio, Juliette Lewis , Mary Stenbergen ) 2. Benny and Joon 3. Chocolat ( Juliette Binoche, Judy Dench , Alfred Molina , Lena Olin)

[@GarmrsBarking]

0. nightmare on elm street

[@danieljohnson2005]

@@GarmrsBarking-1. Blow

[@herrzimm]

This movie is so accurate in regard to how the Mafia operated during this time, that even former "members" who were arrested and served time praise this movie for the accuracy of how the characters are shown. Even if there are a few "Hollywood moments" added in AND the fact that it is told from the point of an undercover Fed.... the WAY that they had people written and the way the actors portrayed the situations, they applaud the movie for the attention to details that most movies overlook. Such as the way they talk, how they can flash all this money around and yet be "broke" most of the time... but most importantly that no matter who well you do, if you don't "produce the cash" the bosses will toss you aside in nothing flat.

[@willgenre]

I think this role shows the range of Pachino when you think of how he played in three mafia movies and yet each one felt so different Michael, Tony (which get all the recognition), and this, Lefty.

[@WilczekAnia]

Exactly Pacino potrayal of mafia gangster feels always diffrent, unique with deep emotions and thoughts. Al in his prime was magnetic. Cheers&hugs 👏✌️🌹🤗

[@konowd]

If you haven’t seen Ed Wood, I highly recommend it, my favorite Depp Burton collaboration

[@prltqdf9]

I've always held Donnie Brasco in the same regard as Heat. This movie is one of the best 1990s crime movies and a classic with an infinite rewatch value.

[@SpookyBibi24]

It's a difficult movie, morally, but it's so well made and well acted, and it stays with you. I always think about that small moment when Lefty removes all his jewelry and cash before leaving his house, doing what he can to leave something to his family. It's very touching and tragic.

[@WilczekAnia]

Ahhh me too exactly the same👏✌️🌹🤗

[@Timo8.2.]

In real life Benjamin lefty Ruggiero went to prison and Dominick Sonny Black Npolitano left his jewelry , money etc to a bar worker

[@addz8032]

Other great Johnny Depp films to react to: 1. Benny & Joon (1993) 2. What's Eating Gilbert Grape (1993) 3. Nick of Time (1995) 4. Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas (1998) 5. Blow (2001) Also another great Al Pacino team up is 6. The Devil's Advocate (1997) with Keanu Reeves And another great true story featuring Michael Madsen as a Villain 7. Beyond the Law (1993) with Charlie Sheen (My favorite Role that Charlie ever played) Great Great Reaction Daniel & Sam.

[@johanoberg1157]

top tier Pacino movie. "A wiseguy is always right. Even when he's wrong, he's right."

[@nadaduo1765]

This channel always reacting to cool movies that most other channels never touch 😇

[@EdPawley]

The scene at the end where Lefty takes all his rings off and empties his pockets is one of my favorites. He knows he's done, but he accepts it as a soldier. Great Johnny Depp movie? "Sleepy Hollow." Tim Burton directed. Legendary ghost story set in 1800 A.D. New York country village. Love your reactions.

[@artpipe]

They sent for Lefty, then drove him around with the window down.

[@tomfrankiewicz4030]

Donnie Brasco is one of my all time favorite movies. So glad your watching this classic movie

[@Paul77ozee]

I love the bit when Pacino and Depp are driving with the Porsche being towed and Pacino lets slip that he has 26 hits under his belt and realises he has said too much to a stranger, and now he has to check out Donnie’s car for bugs.

[@jonguy77]

For Jonny Depp check out The Ninth Gate (1999)!

[@footofjuniper8212]

Seconded! I just watched that one again the other day.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

That's my favorite Deep movie, one of Polanski's last great films.

[@konowd]

Good cast, everybody did a very good job, I remember being very impressed with Anne Heche, RIP

[@atomicNoodle]

My Depp top 3: 1. Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas 2. Donnie Brasco 3. Blow

[@claytonbishop4021]

In an interview, Joseph D. Pistone said that he didn't see his family for at least two years while he was undercover.

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

Donnie Brasco is based on a true story

[@DonRoccoRicardo]

What?????? Seriously?????

[@ScreamqueenarmyBlogspot666]

​​@@DonRoccoRicardoyes, Google Joseph D. Pistone ( he worked on the movie as a Technical advisor to ensure Authenticity). also, the REAL lefty died from Cancer on November 24th 1994 ( 3 years before the movie opened)

[@jamesmorant1406]

It's one of my favorite gangsters movies, Johnny Depp and Al Pacino. Great chemistry

[@mrantdagreat]

I would say this film showed how versatile of an actor Depp was, but he had already showed that in "21 Jump Street" (TV show) in the 80s. These were amazing performances from both him and Pacino.

[@Andrew-l4s]

Early Depp......"Bennie and Joon". A very under the radar, feel good movie.

[@hazi5961]

There are so many great quotes in this movie...most of them from Lefty. Fuggedaboudit!

[@AleksandarIvanov69]

Out of all the couples making reactions of movies, you are the only one that look close to and love each other.

[@deborahcornell171]

@Aleksandarivanov69 Yes, they're my favorite real couple too. I also enjoy Asia & BJ's reactions & as a couple who are very at ease with each other &, like Daniel & Samantha, know the importance of laughing together & enjoying each other's company.

[@itt23r]

They changed the ending for the movie, incidentally. It wasn't Lefty who got whacked when they found out Donnie was an FBI agent. It was Sonny Black. Lefty went to prison and had nothing good to say of Donnie over it. He despised him. But the movie demanded a different outcome so they turned the murderer Lefty into a tragic hero. And Sonny Black did not whack Nicky. That too was backward. "Nicky Mouth" Santora had by this time become a boss. And he is the one who had Sonny Black whacked.

[@cookypuss8603]

Black Mass -starring Johnny Depp as Irish Mobster Whitey Bulger

[@TheIronDuke9]

Wow you guys def need to see Fear And Loathing In Las Vegas - edit, be sure to watch a real Hunter S Thomson interview before you watch the movie, it'll really help with understanding what Depp was going for playing the role and how well he pulled it off

[@floorticket]

Yeah, I always get "Carlito Brasco" and "Donnie's Way" mixed up.

[@claya7580]

The fugasi thing was a very gutsy bluff to get in with Lefty... the ring was real, and Donnie had to double down when Lefty brought him to the guy who gave it to him, but the guy was so scared after clearing his debt with Lefty, he would not argue the point, and gave up this car as well.

[@CannonRaw]

I remember watching this on VHS. I didn't realise that it cane out before I was 10. I realise now I probably grew up watching movies that weren't exactly age appropriate. Regardless of my upbringing that's my childhood. I'm happy to see reactions of movies of those that I was too young to remember.

[@BB13131313]

Nice.. one of my faves, used to watch it all the time.. Pacino and Depp are both great and have great chemistry.. I usually think of Edward Scissorhands, Donnie Brasco, and Blow when I think of Depp..

[@michaeljames6817]

Probably my favorite mob film, it's so damn good.

[@terryjohnson5579]

Al is 81 Johny is 60 so there is an age gap between the two but for this it works. It was an experienced gangster leading a younger man into the life of La Cosa Nostra

[@NWAWskeptic]

Goodfellas connection; in real life Bruno, the one that Donnie wanted to “smack” and who he was supposed to kill in the end, married the daughter of Jimmy Burke(Robert DeNiro’s character in Goodfells) and is still alive today and is the consigliere of the Bonanno Family, essentially the third in command.

[@greenbeech3055]

Anne Heche was in supporting roles in a lot of excellent movies during that time.

[@jrobwoo688]

This is an awesome movie. Pacino and Depp worked so well together in this. Please watch Fear & Loathing In Las Vegas starring Johnny Depp.

[@JSavo_]

I love this movie. As far as 90s mob movies go, I much prefer this to Goodfellas honestly. I love Johnny Depp and Al in this.

[@akiva2112]

This is one of the best Mob Films that is considered to be accurate to how the life actually was in this time period.

[@positivelynegative9149]

Oh boy. Been hoping for this reaction for a WHILE. 😃👍 No one does it. 🤷‍♂️ They didn't seem to catch that it's based on actual events. 🤔

[@richardfromtexas]

Agree. It’s based on real story, just only so much you can take liberty with.

[@johnpittsii7524]

Hope you two are having an great and awesome day ❤

[@elizandropedraza1286]

Great movie guys.🍿👍

[@phillipribbink6903]

The movie takes some liberties with actual events. For example, Joe Pistone started out connected to a Colombo family soldier named Jilly Greca (who Lefty talks to at the barbershop at the beginning of the movie) before eventually hooking up with Bonanno soldier Anthony Mirra. When Mirra was sent to prison, Pistone became associated with Lefty Ruggiero. Through him, he met Sonny Black, who's actually more of a model for Pistone's relationship with Lefty in the movie than real-life Lefty. However, Pistone served as the best man at Lefty's wedding to Annette. However, he felt no emotional connection to him, like he did with Sonny Black. Sonny Black in the movie is based more on Anthony Mirra, the guy who first brought Pistone into the Bonanno Family, including his violent temper. Sonny was the one who took his valuables off after being sent for. In fact, the Mafia cut his hands off for allowing a rat to shake hands with a boss like Trafficante and introducing Donnie as a "friend of ours," a made guy when he was only a connected guy. Lefty, however, went to prison and refused to turn witness. In fact, after his trial, he vowed to "Get that rat Donnie Brasco if it's the last thing I ever do." Pistone has written several books about his years undercover. I haven't read Donnie Brasco, except for some excerpts, but I have read The Way of the Wiseguy, which I highly recommend. It's a fascinating insight into the daily stuff about the Mafia and dispels some of the Hollywood myths rather nicely. Especially when compared to books like Wiseguy, Henry Hill's memoir, which serves as a puff piece for Henry, where it romanticizes things a bit.

[@NWAWskeptic]

Yeah. I would love if they made an HBO 1-3 season series based on Donnie Brasco. A vehicle that would have more room to delve into the actual story. Mirra was a psychopath who allegedly had sex with very famous actresses. He would make a very interesting character. Like Richie Aprile and Ralph Cifferetto all in one. As well as the other undercover agents involved that were nowhere near as inept as the one they illustrated in the movie who assisted with Kings Court. The book was great. So many interesting sub stories.

[@mmclaurin8035]

One of Pacino's best, He and Depp are great together.

[@LarryFleetwood8675]

Allegedly, Madsen and Depp didn't get along well.

[@phj223]

Nice! I've been recommending this movie to reaction channels for YEARS without success 😝 So happy it made it to one, it usually means it'll get picked up by others as well 😊

[@krono5el]

"that's a fugazzi" a classic meme from back then, idk why but it made us laugh :D

[@Radagast-ym7ys]

Don Juan DeMarco, Blow, Chocolate, Rum Diary, Finding Neverland, Edward Scissor hands, all good Johnny movies and performances

[@ty_the_RetoVideo_guy5543r]

Blow and Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas are pretty much peak Johnny Depp for me. Fear and Loathing has Terry Gilliam at the helm too so it is a wild ride. RIP Hunter S. Thompson

[@WilczekAnia]

Same for me. I wish that Johnny could play in more movies like he used to. I mean I have nothing against popcorn flicks like Pirates or others but I wish he could have an opportunity to play more roles like in Tim Burton good oldies and more good serious roles like in Donnie Brasco. Same with Al Pacino and so many others really good actors. Cheers&hugs 👏✌️🌹🤗

[@bonkyb8587]

"Ed Wood" for me but these are good ones.

[@wileyjdraws7594]

There is an interview with Donnie ( joe pistone) on KZbin . If I remember correctly he actually couldn't stand lefty 😅

[@MrAitraining]

@@wileyjdraws7594 I've seen a lot of his interviews and I never heard Joe say that. But He never lost sight that it was a job. He did say he got close to Sonny Black and seemed to like him. The interview with Patrick bet-david on valuetainment i think is the best. Very detailed

[@keng4847]

Al Pacino became a movie star in the early 1970s and Johnny Depp became a tv star in a popular tv show ("21 Jump Street") in the late 1980s and than a movie star in the early 1990s. But Pacino's movie career was still going strong long after Depp became a movie star

[@MrAitraining]

Yes! finally. IMO a top 3 Al Pacino performance. May be his last great role. There are tapes on youtube of real phone conversations between joe pistone and Lefty Ruggiero and Pacino had lefty's voice and attitude down. So good

[@tjwade7985]

I love you guys awesome reaction

[@BillyBob-gj6tx]

Every scene with Anne Heche seems to happen at a million miles per hour.

[@RoyWright210]

Nice reaction as usual. A few of my favorite Depp movies….Benny and Joon, Edward Scissorhands, Sleepy Hollow, From Hell, Blow and Once upon a time in Mexico. He has a lot of good ones

[@pachena]

Holy. I love this underrated mob movie. Awesome.

[@CineRam]

My favorite Johnny Depp film.

[@Tinker_LV426]

I still say Pinch or a Punch. Must have watched this 20x. This movie stays with you a bit.

[@acrosstheboardcinema]

Walk into any dorm room ‘98-‘02 and there’s a group of dudes watching this. If not this, then it’s Fight Club, Goodfellas, or Scarface.

[@images_by_geoff]

I havent even watched 20 seconds of this video and I already gave it a LIKE because I've hoped you would see this for so long! Here we go! :)

[@images_by_geoff]

Very much a real story. Joe Pistone is in hiding to this day but he jas done some good on-cera interviews in the years since this movie came out. Very fascinating to know so many of the details that this mmovie didnt have the time to cover. Definitely look into it!

[@goldengloves2388]

I’ve been waiting for you both to do this reaction for years!! lol

[@mattcooke3594]

Black Mass is another really good Depp gangster flick based on a true story.

[@chadwickvon8019]

Agreed

[@jeffarwady]

03:51 🤣🤣🤣 I fricking love this channel!

[@Radagast-ym7ys]

Great review guys! Yes movie is uncomfortable, bleak, and sad, but it's so darn powerful and this game destroys the souls of all involved. The character of Lefty- Wow!! Pacino could do this and Michael Corleone. Amazing! Johnny - Forgetaboutit!!

[@chrisb7831]

Donnie Brasco is definitely one of the better mob movies that's focuses less on the glamorous, thrilling parts of that life and shows just how sad and mess up it all is. Great reaction as always.

[@konowd]

I forget which critic said it, but one film reviewer called Donnie Brasco Death of a Salesman in the mafia

[@craigsolano8812]

Yes! Absolutely my favorite Depp movie! So glad you did this! Forgettaboutit!

[@jakemcmain8486]

One of the most underated mafia movies Imo, like it more than Goodfellas

[@willgenre]

underrated mafia movie

[@NightshadeHalloway]

Ed Wood, Blow, Fear & Loathing in Las Vegas, Secret Window, From Hell, What's Eating Gilbert Grape, Sleepy Hollow, Finding Neverland, Edward Scissorhands, and Dead Man would be my Depp recommendations.

[@joebob4609]

Freaking BLOW!

[@michaelangelocostello2599]

Fun fact: when Donnie is meeting Traficante in Florida, the person that makes the introduction to each other is the real life Joe Pistone (Donnie Branco) doing a cameo.

[@adasga]

Chocolat is a must if you go on a Johnny Depp run

[@captgeech]

i still say "just so you KNOW!" the same way Lefty does on the boat in my everyday vernacular

[@zmani4379]

Lovely reaction - another film drawing on this material is Deep Cover, starring Lawrence Fishburne and Jeff Goldblum, one of the best of the 90s, and I think American Hustle also involves that boat - the 90s is full of hidden gems, and Depp had an interesting career then, and was discussed as an heir to Pacino and Brando - IMO his greatest film is Dead Man - also see Edward Scissorhands, Benny and Joon, Gilbert Grape, Arizona Dream, Ed Wood, Don Juan DeMarco, Fear and Loathing, Astronaut's Wife, Sleepy Hollow, Sweeney Todd

[@leetucker4897]

Relatively true story, closest FBI agent to be a made man in the mob

[@wantutosigh1117]

Great film. Pacino and Depp are great together. More Johnny Depp movies: Edward Scissorhands What's Eating Gilbert Grape Ed Wood Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas Ninth Gate Blow From Hell Secret Window Public Enemies Black Mass

[@gonzorob76]

You guys should watch these Depp movies: 1 Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas 2 Blow 3 Black Mass 4 The Ninth Gate

[@doctor_del]

Hecks yeah, Johnny Depp and Al Pacino just made a movie together(I don't think it's gonna be good, but it's still cool!). If you haven't seen Johnny Depp, you definitely need to watch Blow, Gilbert Grape, Fear and Loathing, Benny and Joon, and all of the time burton ones

[@JES408]

Finally some JD on the channel lol some other movies of his to check out are Blow, What's eating Gilbert Grape, Crybaby, and Once upon a time in mexico

[@PeterKennedy-n4g]

You can tell Pacino is on another level from the other actors, who are all good actors

[@richieclean]

How can you tell?

[@jpa5038]

Oh I was about to be productive but F that, I'm watching this!

[@porflepopnecker4376]

The fact-based book written by Joe Pistone (Donnie Brasco) himself is even more riveting. For me, the film bogs down during his interactions with his wife.

[@John_Locke_108]

There's so much to love about this film and Bruno Kirby is definitely one of them. And it might be my favorite Pacino performance. For me it's right up there with the first Godfather.

[@footofjuniper8212]

Please watch "Ed Wood" (1994) for Johnny Depp and Tim Burton greatness.