The Long Take: Goodfellas

[@Irishbeermonk]

This scene describes the whole film really. Luxury, wealth and class but had to be done through the back.

[@ftt687]

Mayfli nice

[@jordanadkins2427]

Mayfli not bad

[@Adam1nToronto]

I don't really see a lot of class going on here

[@jackriver1999]

watched this movie so many times, but your statement about this sequence is absolutely brilliant.

[@AndyinMTL]

Mayfli nice point!

[@snidelywhiplash]

For perspective: $20 in 1965 is equivalent to about $160 in 2018. A day's pay (or more) for a lot of folks.

[@davidmartineztorres8731]

I earn €80 for a whole day working at a restaurant in the Netherlands. That is around 85 dollars.

[@KaizerMan]

​@@davidmartineztorres8731 alright you're basically a wiseguy now

[@davidmartineztorres8731]

@@KaizerMan i wish, you only earn that money when you turn 22. I used to earn €5,25 per hour when I was younger. Imagine earning €50 after a fucking long day

[@EbonKim]

Yeah, that was like the price of a whole month's rotary phone bill. Similar to what I pay at Sprint for my Galaxy S8.

[@Brownshoe24]

Now in 2020, $20 in 1965 → $163.88

[@TheDutyPaid]

I tried doing the same at my local KFC, did not work out too well.

[@markperalta3210]

TheDutyPaid where do you live ? North Korea? How the fuck does the KFC at you're country. Have a line?

[@TheDutyPaid]

Ronnie Francisco I live in London and KFC is very popular, aways a queue.

[@jeffdubs476]

Just walk through the kitchen and say to everyone: "Every time I see you people here, don't you work?"

[@clevelandcbi]

HTF did this make me laugh so hard?

[@AndyinMTL]

TheDutyPaid lmfaooooo

[@elel2608]

Amazing directing. The first half of the movie you feel the glamor of Mob life. The smoothness of the scenes like this, the happy doo-woppy soundtrack that induces nostalgia for the good old days, etc. The second half (especially the long scene where Henry is making dinner for his family, stowing away the guns, and getting his package ready) is fragmented and accompanied by frenzied rock music. It's like the first half is drinking the champagne, and the second half is the hangover.

[@elel2608]

Tony Soprano 550 It’s also interesting in the end after Henry is bailed out. When Henry is talking to Jimmy, Pauly, talking to the FBI dude, the court, the new home, etc., there’s no music. It’s like Henry sobering up to the realities of mob life.

[@pennybrown6252]

El Rilla Well put.👍

[@MainframeOne]

good anlalogy

[@SAOrules]

El Rilla “And now it’s all over”

[@hankster0878]

Nice.

[@TraumatisedTyrone]

RIP Ray Liotta. Some of the best acting of his career right here.

[@Robert-zx2ir]

He should’ve snagged an Oscar nom

[@williamlandolfi7858]

It has been more than two years now but I still find it shocking to think that Ray Liotta died. That's partly because he was so young (67) and he seemed as busy as ever making movies when he died.

[@kk2mify]

It is a travesty that this film didn't win the Oscar.

[@techie-nano]

4 years late, but the oscars are overrated anyways. So many good films overlooked by “critics”. There is no such thing as critics today imo, just paid off ‘sponsors’ that write for film/news boards.

[@shashsrivas]

F*** the academy. This movie is a classic.

[@stephent9677]

Not really...awards are shite.

[@yellowcougar18]

Technically, no-because the movie's garnered far more attention for not winning than if it did. More people study it and analyse it far more than if had won awards.. I like Dances with Wolves, I do. But when Goodfellas comes on, all my plans go out the window. Doesn't quite happen with Dances With Wolves. Plus, as others noted, the Oscars aren't worth anything- Harvey Weinstein proved you could play the system.

[@gerardocamarena6488]

Nobody remembers the ones that did.

[@nyronbelson4343]

"I'm a union delegate" (drumroll and cymbal crash) lol

[@rahbertpat3993]

Nyron Belson laugh out loud . Good catch

[@OliverObz]

haha didn't notice that the first time!

[@Navajowelder505]

union 407 all reps. all crooks. California F U

[@patrickbyrne5070]

Oh oh oh very nice catch

[@toddzombie8777]

I've seen this film a million times and never ever noticed that!

[@alikarim391]

I love it when you hear the couple in the background saying "how come we can't get a table" lol

[@jordanadkins2427]

alikarim391 absolutely. it's the little details like that that makes this scene perfect.

[@michaelc.6532]

In their minds THEY were there FIRST and along comes this guy who jumps the line and gets a table right away and gets fawned over!

[@thethirdlife8695]

01:53

[@Seasider70]

Never noticed that

[@andrewmills2220]

@John6yt Have another drink!

[@neil340]

Love that he didn't feel the need to do a quick, upclose cut to show each guy getting a $20 in his hand. He doesn't treat the audience as idiots.

[@tomcash100]

Well theres no need as she says it.

[@bradbailey5481]

Neil M the scene right after this has exactly that though lol

[@KaizerMan]

i mean im indifferent to whether he shows that up close. i dont think showing that means a movie is dumbed down and they think the audience are idiots..i dont think not showing it means the movie is the creme de la creme of the thinking man's cinema. it's just a minor shot of a dollar bill

[@ohnenamen2843]

@Ethan Watts Vlogs Well $20 in 1965 is $166.06 in todays worth. U don’t need to be greedy to be confused about that

[@LargeFriesChocoShake]

Scorsese is a master on subtle stuff like that

[@sudhindrak]

No wonder she fell for Ray and of course she graduated to become a psychiatrist and had Tony Soprano as one of her patients.

[@patrickbrownson1]

Crucial arc in the LCNCU (La Cosa Nostra Cinematic Universe).

[@AllThisOverASliceOfGabagool]

Always with the scenarios

[@andrewbrendan1579]

I'm happy to give your comment its 400th Thumbs-Up!

[@clifton5040]

Ray never had the makings of a varsity athlete

[@chriswendschlag1856]

She did radio flyer too.

[@Bothaboiz]

Every man craves to take a girl to dinner like this.

[@deathrager2404]

every simp*

[@godfearingbeliever]

@@deathrager2404 looool

[@retardexposer1385]

You know she’d fuck you if you could pull this off.

[@travismccutchan3144]

goldweel probably because you’re a beta

[@travismccutchan3144]

Montana Roots couldn’t have said it better myself.

[@jkarnes7529]

One of the best shot scenes in cinematic history.

[@MASTEROFEVIL]

100th like

[@Top10Archive]

Best shot ever.. Hands down.

[@rano2613]

I don't know about that: /watch?v=nm28m4gEOkI ;-)

[@roxannegzl]

This is filmmaking at its best. I can feel the difficulties of making this scene. Longshot, steady(possibly handheld) cam, timing, lighting & audio,and so on... I wonder how many times Scorsese need to take this...

[@Tara0819]

I believe it said eight takes. Not too shabby! 👍

[@0hvist]

+Wilson Gozal about 8 takes to nail it.

[@0mega7000]

+Wilson Gozal Ironically it would have been less if it weren't for the actor who played the comedian (who appears at the end of the video), as he kept forgetting his lines. Even though it wasn't integral to the scene, and the hardest part was already done, Scorsese wanted the whole Copacabana scene as one shot with no cutting away.

[@Tara0819]

+0mega7000 Sheesh, he didn't have much to remember with the lines in this clip! I heard directors get so frustrated. Can't blame 'em. I'm a huge fan of the late, great Sharon Tate. Such a beautiful woman. But I've heard she was a terrible actress, and it took about 70 takes per scene due to her being so timid. She infuriated directors. Explains why Roman Polanski chose Mia Farrow for Rosemary's Baby instead of his wife. He said he didn't want it to look like nepotism, but Mia was by far the outstanding actress. Off-topic, I know. But looks only go so far. Any director would take a Lorraine Bracco, Meryl Streep, or Mia Farrow over Sharon Tate or Raquel Welch. It really hurt Sharon that they stuck her in a bikini for a whole movie. She used to say, "Sexy little me", crying. Hey, you either have it or you don't. Scorsese knew exactly what he was doing.

[@manolis.799]

3 or 4 and the only reason is because the comedian kept forgetting his joke at the end

[@MrMaximum91]

True art, I've watched this sequence 100 times and it's still pure cinema magic

[@sid7709]

Yesss

[@samirsaad9146]

- "I'm a union delegate..." *Drum roll*... LOL

[@joonatan4394]

I'm in construction.

[@sofiesteegen7203]

THE gotfather

[@timcarey4433]

The carting industry

[@coolguy5015]

HVAC 😭

[@GM_0044]

He is a union delegate

[@ImPerfectlyTwitta]

Joonatan “I’m a union delegate” 😂

[@milesparker557]

1:25 i really love how smooth this turn is. Especially with that guy so close to the camera

[@TheEpicProjects300K]

Everything in the single Steadicam shot was just perfectly timed

[@willpbh9694]

The fact that he had the Chef walk in front instead of rbe camera being totally focused on Henry and Karen is great too, shows the chaos of the kitchen

[@epicfail23]

This Copacabana sequence from "Goodfellas", the "Vertigo" scene where they introduce Kim Novak in the restaurant, the ending scene in "Gangs of New York", the baptism sequence in Godfather part1, and the bridge shot scene in "Manhattan" are my top 5 favorite scenes in film.

[@jables2255]

RIP legend. Seeing this film for the first time was for me a pillar of becoming a grownup seeing all the movies my parents loved. This scene was always my favourite.

[@Tommy-c2l]

I love 1 shot scenes, so hard to do, but when done, so perfect!

[@Purple1984Rain]

This is directing at it's finest. I love that Marty used Phil Spector's legendary "wall of sound" as Henry and Karen make their way though what is essentially a narrow maze to get to the main dining room.

[@aarontuplin]

Shane Anthony you know what's even better? He could have went through the main door right before he went through the kitchen cuz all he did was make a quick Loop through the kitchen just to say hi to the guys

[@Mr-ep2qi]

"marty" oh u guys are big friends huh?

[@michaelbayer5094]

@@Mr-ep2qi Do you seriously think that this guy Purple1984Rain is a mook, that he would have the cogliones to call Mr. Scorsese "Marty" if it wasn't Ok with Mr. Scorcese?

[@laurielynne2006]

I love this scene so much but what I love the most is her dress! Fits her like a glove. She is absolutely stunning

[@TheRoseGawden]

Shoutout to the background talent. They make this shot really soar and you can tell (as with most Scorsese long takes) that it’s so intricately blocked & choreographed

[@oliverrichards1009]

"...I'm a union delegate." Good save, but the relief on his face says it all when the comedian comes on stage. Wonderful.

[@insightdeluxe2]

damn it feels good to be a gangsta!

[@PlexyNeck]

Absolutely. Man i was a huge fan of that song before it was even in office space. Haha. Video was ill too.

[@MrHamSandwhich]

Bo Zi lmao trying to pick fights with 4 year old comments

[@blakemcnamara9105]

Somehow, office space reminds me of Goodfellas in a strange sense.

[@kommentarkanal1]

@@MrHamSandwhich comments by 4 year olds *

[@theguywhoisaustralian1465]

gangSTER not gangSTA, There's a difference

[@CZsWorld]

Yeah, maybe he wanted to say hi to one of the cooks or something?

[@JonnyQ358]

I have to say how really surprised and impressed I was while watching the movie in the theatre and this great Phil Spector record started to play..Say what you will the man knew how to make great records that last stand the test of time..

[@shimadamada9646]

This entire take is a metaphor for henry's life. Perfection.

[@Nikiaf]

This is easily my favorite movie scene of all time.

[@jordanadkins2427]

"Henry!" *waves him through* "I know you're waiting for a table I'll be right with ya. Have another drink!"

[@TheNntelodico]

Seems like the actress really feel the character's emotions 😊 the dreamlife of Henry

[@dannyliebeno4108]

As a film nerd, I want to take a moment for all of us who had to explain to all of our loved ones how difficult this scene was to shot

[@ronbusby3335]

One of the single greatest scenes in motion picture history. Ray Liotta was absolutely phenomenal!

[@carlosortega5592]

This whole movie man like a fantasy world such peace it brings through all the chaos I think it really is the beautiful soundtrack that flows with the scenes so well. A masterpiece

[@film_magician]

Just noticed they take a pointless detour through the kitchen lol going into the same doorway they came out of. Cool how they did that unnoticed.

[@alanknotts1844]

Incredible film making. This film supercedes every gangster film that game before it and that includes the Godfather. Style and substance combined.👍

[@GATTO9008]

Sadly I just read about Liotta. Rest in peace, we will always remember you. Say hello to James Gandolfini.

[@wolfgangstrange9313]

One of my favorite movies of my life

[@noneofurbeezwax]

This is one of my favorite scenes from one of my all time favorite movies. Rest In Peace Ray.

[@hanspohaimuller1227]

One of the greatest shots and scenes in movie history

[@Adamdow95]

This is art.

[@geraldperrilliat6687]

I love this scene,She’s in awe then the trap shuts. She knows not that it’s for her life.

[@SefniAsheforr]

The long takes in this film are the best I've ever seen. There may be other films that have even more going on and such, but the way that Scorcese used the long takes to perfectly communicate the nature of this life is absolutely brilliant. This is filmmaking with a purpose. Every technical aspect of the film is there for thematic and narrative purpose, expressing essential elements of the characters, the world they inhabit, and the life they live. They aren't gimmicky long takes, there just to impress people. They were done for practical and incredibly effective reasons that only strengthen the film as a whole and communicate really important information to the audience. Martin Scorsece is one of the truly legendary filmmakers, and this demonstrates his knowledge and skills so perfectly. Everything about this film works together in such harmony to show the audience such an authentic and compelling look into the lives of those we're seeing on screen here. Landmark film

[@MB-xl8nx]

One of the best scenes ever!

[@ttaylor758]

I have no idea how many times I’ve seen this movie

[@biksoft]

Always disturb me why they go around the kitchen for no reason, they exit from the same place they enter

[@LauraRoberts-g6s]

They really did look great together❤RIP Ray💔😇

[@NekoHibaCosplay]

Always liked that almost everytime that he shook a hand he sneakily handed a bill

[@alanknotts1844]

We will never see this type of directing ever again, even from Scorsese himself now. Such a magic, unforgettable scene. RIP Ray Liotta.

[@TraitofSiNN727]

that's very true. Marty has been always been in my top 5 directors. Any day,and any time..

[@JeffFreemanPresents]

Anyone with a big budget can make a “long take,” but it takes a genius to make that long take matter to the story.

[@mrpollopizza]

Brilliant Single take sreadycam shot. Another one is the 13 minute scene from a Canadian show called 19-2.

[@williamcondon8327]

Its cool that he can walk through the kitchen like that but in the end, it's depressing because that's literally the classiest thing he can do and the greatest amount of respect he aspires to. It's like being behind the stage at an amusement park because you work there, it seems cool at the time but ultimately its pathetic how much time you spend there and how limited your life is. It's like Pacino explains in Donnie Brasco, they pay you enough to keep you happy, you aren't saving anything but you feel like a big man.

[@TraitofSiNN727]

still one of the best Martin S films. top notch. this film never gets old. the soundtrack is amazing brings me back when my parents were around this age back then in the 60s. RiP Ray Liotta who looked hell lot like my Uncle C.

[@sheilamacdougal4874]

It's cut just before Henny Youngman's best joke.

[@anthonyandersen1390]

1:07 that smile that damned smile

[@jkhegarty857]

One of my all-time favorite films. ❤

[@costisandu3644]

The longshot, the music, the dialogue.. perfect. My favorite film of all-time!

[@willpbh9694]

You know when a film has hit it on the head when you hear a song and you instantly think of that movie. Like this song, I think Henry Hill walking through the kitchen with that incredible long take. Or later on, Sunshine of your Love by Cream and Layla by Derek and Dominos. Fun fact, Martin Scorsese told the writers to writer "Cream" at that scene because he already saw it in his head.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

and so it was that the snapping snapped steady

[@NeuralNetProcessor]

He actually is pulling a psychological move here by having his hands on her waist, holding her hand, stuff like that. It kind of forces her to let him take charge, which is often a good tactic

[@katinthehat1420]

Uploads a movie scene in 360p to show off how good a scene looks truly you are a genius

[@ohzirus7939]

The fact that she was stunned by the fact that he tipped the staff $20 each like it was a hundred $ bill is crazy

[@PtAltmVansanTarr]

This is a masterpiece of a long shot because it doesn't seem show-offy, really seems to represent a reality rather than a staged event

[@Seekrr97]

I've always been struck by this scene. It's Scorcese and the camera as poet transcribing what used to be, not too long ago. It WAS perfection, indeed.

[@omnaysayer]

amazing! i watched boogie nights the day before yesterday, and there are major oners in there, but this one here, you see this take is a teacher to directors that came afterwards. long live cinema!

[@ThompterSHunson]

This is not a "shot", or a "take". This is straight-up choreography!

[@Squeat]

This was one of my all-time faves and then it was removed. Thanks for putting back!

[@chanholee4279]

The Crystals : Then he kissed me

[@juliunker]

I knew I could count on the comment section. Thanks.

[@silverbullet703]

very memorable shot from the movie. did anyone else notice the detour through the kitchen starting at 1:00 was unncessary? They turn in, then end up right back where they entered, then go left into the club.

[@EGRJ]

"I'm a union delegate." *band plays rimshot* Heh.

[@burnbobquist8999]

Man those are the shots that will stay with us forever, cinema was such a blast and so much care was put into this movie. It is good that we still have some directors with a clear vision and an eye for detail, because i feel that this craft is getting worse and worse for 20+ years now.

[@tapasitos]

RIP, Phil. Thank you for the music.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

Georges Simeon. Now we're cooking.

[@miguelrodrigo3875]

What is Henry Hill doing with Tony Soprano's future Shrink!

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

the charms scene is above the rest

[@jamesgibbs6652]

This scene was very good, very good.

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

be a scrimper and see it you're at home

[@stephaniestanley8041]

It's magical. You're there with them...what a night.

[@hwmarron3917]

As far back as I can remember Ive always wanted to be a comic

[@elizabethmarinas2475]

this is my favorite movie of all time especially with ray liotta in it he is so handsome and very talented

[@EdwardBartlebaugh]

Just a walk around in a circle through the kitchen.

[@nielsenn7012]

This scene just got it all. Ever since i saw it, I’ve been in love with The Crystals

[@julin2000]

I don’t know why he looped around the kitchen for still one of the greatest scenes ever

[@cjgibsononline]

Cinema history. The camera man and Ray Liotta made this moment. Rip Ray

[@DanielWhite-v4e]

she didn't notice until his friend made it known

[@vientoyamada8430]

What's the name of this song? "Is it used in the Qatar World Cup?"

[@L4UR3L]

"i felt so happy i almost cried and then he kissed me" they don't write songs like that anymore.

[@willk4783]

Been seeing this shot on social media a lot lately with athletes running onto the field. Amazing.

[@OVI-Wan-Kenobi-8]

He did a 360 around the kitchen for no reason when he could have went straight past the red curtains and into the dining room.

[@tmc6pquake556]

Whats the song in this scene anybody know

[@dornravlin]

i got to see this at a screening at my local cinema one of the best things i ever did

[@GothBootsyCollins]

It's nuts to think that this glamorous scene is in the same movie as the one where a completely coked out Henry is dodging helicopters and making sure his brother stirs the sauce

[@happybeingmiserable4668]

That is the beauty of this film...it shows the glamorous beginning of this lifestyle and the ugly reality that catches up after years of this lifestyle, the rise and fall! Kinda like Schindler's list of Oskar Schindler living a luxurious lifestyle while the war for the Germans was going well and being completely broke as defeat loomed!

[@Lite727]

The first half of this film glorified the mafia showcasing the glam and beauty that comes with being a wise guy, it’s almost like an intoxicated dream that you wake up from realizing it was all too good to be true. The second half of the film aggressively wakes you up in a sober state and shows you just how raw, cold, and disgusting the mob life can be in such a painful eye awakening way. Sometimes with these types of movies, Bronx Tale included I can’t help but feel Scorsese just tries to grab us by the ears and scream in our faces “DONT JOIN THE MOB”.

[@tomcox22]

The scene is genius and will be studied by filmmakers forever- or until AI creates everything

[@seanhalloran4286]

This might be my favorite scene from my favorite movie (Goodfellas). This is a brilliant shot, done brilliantly, and fits into the timeline of the story, moves the narrative forward, and sums up the movie *all at the same time*. PERFECTION. Absolute PERFECTION.

[@mattsharpe2861]

I’m the only one that has ever noticed that he hits his hip on the metal table , they left it in the movie, but it’s genuine

[@lc9245]

This long take is so well done, so memorable, so appropriate that I can't imagine how it should be done differently. Cuts during the walk sequence would have killed the chaotic energy the back house segment conveyed. By the time the shot reached the restaurant, the flow had been established so well that adding cuts to that part might kill the momentum.

[@stoy4nov]

"What?--I'm in construction... Ah, I'm a union delegate.."

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[@DCFunBud]

This is the best scene in the whole movie. It is a masterpiece. You are swept into the nightclub along with them. You are there! Plus, I love Henny Youngman. I never get tired of his old jokes. They are still funny!

[@57highland]

"You gave them 20 dollars each" .... It's no problem, Karen. I rob the airport all day, every day.