Weekly Poll: What is the Best Mob Movie?

Posted by on October 3rd, 2008   Filed under: Polls

Here we go, another juicy poll for all you Film Junkies to meditate on. This week we’re talking about the best mob/organized crime movies of all time. Clearly it’s a huge genre and there are a lot of amazing films that could go on this list (what is it about crime flicks that make them so damn compelling?). Anyway, I know there are quite a few gems that I didn’t include, so feel free to discuss all your overlooked favourites in the comments below. Don’t forget to cast your vote! As always, we’ll take a look at the results one week later.

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  • Wow. You left off my favorite mob movie of all time: Once Upon a Time in America.

    It’s definitely not the “quintessential” mob movie, (that’s Goodfellas, which is a natch to win this poll) but c’mon Sean!!

  • Primal

    Yeah, I agree with Joel. Once Upon a Time in America has to be on that list! Watch it film junkies. The best mob movie on the list though would probably be The Godfather. The most fun to watch is Goodfellas.

    De Palma’s Scarface, although awesome, overshadowed a much more enjoyable film of his which is Carlito’s Way. So 2 mob movies that would be on my top 5 aren’t on here.

  • I voted for for Good Fellas, but my favourite mob movie is Infernal Affairs.

  • 1. The Godfather Part II
    2. The Godfather
    3. Once Upon a Time in America
    4. Goodfellas
    5. The Departed
    6. Road to Perdition
    7. Miller’s Crossing

    All are A+ films in my book.

  • I don´t mind Goodfellas leading, as I voted for it, but that Godfather leads over Godfather II, that bothers me :)

  • I almost picked The Godfather because it is literally the best IMO (as it is the most timeless and has the most integrity) but I cheated and picked Scarface because its my favorite and easily the most infinitely watchable mob film I’ve seen.

    “(what is it about crime flicks that make them so damn compelling?)”

    For me its the fantasy of telling people what to do and having them follow your every word with the power of fear and blasting a room full of thugs with a grenade while coked out of your mind. Which would be way more badass than what I do right now except my family life would be miserable and I’d get shot to death.

    Ahh…the thought of putting a horse head on the bed of George Lucas so he’d let me make a Star Wars movie set way after the Original Trilogy is turning into some horrid mob nerdgasm….

  • wheels

    these two probably dont rate with the others but sexy beast and king of new york are good for you ben kingsley and christopher walken fans.

  • King Of New York is a great movie. Still haven’t seen Sexy Beast.

    Goodfellas all the way. I want to be different and pick something else, but I can’t bring myself to do it.

    Godfather II has the great Robert DeNiro flashbacks, but the original Godfather has the great Marlon Brando. Godfather > Godfather II.

  • Donald

    I personally am surprised by all of your choices. First of all, I have not seen all of these that were on the list so I understand how I only have limited knowledge and I do understand personal preference, but honestly how could you guys not prefer the Departed over these movies. That movie was top-notch for acting….I dont care if you guys dont like Di’Caprio, hatred aside he does an amazing job. Plus that movie was just sooo gut wrenching. I did honestly like Goodfellas, I have not seen it in awhile, thats the one with Ray Liotta in it right?

  • No, Goodfellas is the one with Tom Berenger.

  • ottobud

    I voted for Goodfellas, but my favourite mob movie is Once Upon A Time In America, hands down.

  • Donald

    Actually I checked and it does have Ray Liota, as well as Joe Pesci.

  • Paul Andrews

    If you like The Departed you should check out Mou gaan dou (Infernal Affairs) which it is a remake of. Personally I preferred the original though reading subs is always a bit of a distraction. Maybe Casino or Sacrface should be in there, but we could go on forever like this . . .

  • Paul Andrews

    Casino & Scarface are in there sorry !