A raw depiction of a true story

Henry Hill was probably not as likable as Liotta. This film is very entertaining, and it does convey the basic story of what really went down. Nobody on the outside will ever know the full story. Henry pushed the boundaries to the point where he found out the hard way. His only survival move was the path of a "rat." That was probably a lot more common than most movies would make it appear. The acting is top-notch. The story is well told. The direction is, well, Scorsese. It's a worthwhile 145 minutes. Yeah, it's a long one. I love the narration style, Ray and Joe are great narrators. Pesci also ad libbed a very famous scene in the restaurant.

One of the best mafia type movies.

Based on the true story of the longest criminal trial in US History, Vin Diesel plays the part of Jackie to perfection. Much of the script for the screenplay was taken directly from court transcripts. The documentaries and interviews indicate that this movie was exceptionally accurate. It was also very entertaining.

Greatest soldier movie ever!

Everything about this movie is great. It's based on a true story. I don't know how accurate it is, but the underlying theme was well presented. It's a story about convictions being put to the test when faced with circumstances that don't fit neatly into the preconceived right vs. wrong world that was expected. The young draftee, York, is perceived as being cowardly because of his conscientious objection to war. His faith is tested in combat where his bravery becomes unquestionable.
Most of the pivotal facts are verifiable. He was a baptized Christian and conscientious objector. He did reconcile his faith with being a soldier. He did lead the attack on German machine gun nests resulting in the Medal of Honor. His community did build a house for him and his wife.

One of the greatest series ever.

This is a "woke" evaluation site so... The only element that qualifies would be Gus Fring being homo. There's nothing in the series, or the prequel series (Better Call Saul) that supports that.
I read a story about Anthony Hopkins bingeing the entire series over a few days and writing a letter to Bryan Cranston telling him that it's the best TV series ever. Furthermore, he called Cranston the greatest actor alive. That's quite an endorsement.
I recommend looking at the impressive list of awards on IMDB.
Personally, I was hooked after season one, episode two. Walter recapturing the escaped dealer was priceless.
I've read criticism of the final season. The buildup was immense. There was so much tension by the 5th season, I don't think there was a better way to cap it off. It triggered a spinoff movie (El-Camino) that was very good. Also, the prequel, Better Call Saul, generated its own well deserved plethora of awards.
The production is top-tier. I especially liked the cinematography. Bryan Cranston is a woke, Hollywood Liberal along with Baldwin, De Niro, and the rest of that cesspool. If you can get by that, there is no woke in Breaking Bad or Better Call Saul.

It's a good, bingeable show.

This is actually two story lines that bump against each other and eventually mingle. The story of Jimmy and his journey from con-artist punk to the flamboyant Saul Goodman is worth watching. To me, the better story is Mike Ehrmantraut. He was one of the best characters in Breaking Bad. There's a lot of backstory involved.
I'm having trouble figuring out what the extreme woke ratings are from. There's no LGBT representation. There are no minority heroes. I think minority advocates would have trouble with the depiction of illegal immigrants and drug cartel types.
Kim is a great character who shows zero emotions. Rhea won an award for playing her. She's smart and competent, but not woke.
If I ever figure out what is being called Woke about this series, I'll edit this review.
The production is outstanding. I recommend looking at the awards list on IMDB. I think they spent more time accepting awards than filming.

I just finished bingeing season one... NO woke. Highly recommended

Sometimes, the term "woke" on this site makes me feel like Inigo Montoya confronting Vizzini. "You keep saying that word. I do not think it means what you think it means." I don't think depicting woke elements is woke unless it comes with an agenda. There is no agenda in this one.

It is possible that, in the first few episodes, Carl's lodger (room-mate), could be confused as his "domestic partner." As the story unfolds, you find that both are very interested in women. That's a sad commentary on the state of modern television. We automatically think "There's the mandatory woke." There wasn't a single representation of the LGBT.... agenda.

There is a woman boss but she's incompetent, political and conniving. She's a true DEI disaster. That seems opposite of woke to me. There is an almost total absence of minority group representation. There's a Syrian who is a very large part of the story, but there's no agenda to go with it. He's a very interesting and enjoyable character.

The protagonist is a genius detective who gets along fabulously with nobody. He made a sloppy mistake on a routine call. That got him, his partner, and a uniformed officer shot. Now, he has a partially paralyzed partner, mandatory sessions with a pretty psychiatrist, and a plate full of guilt as he takes on a politically driven task of starting a cold-case squad consisting of himself in a converted basement shower room, complete with urinals. This eventually grows to a group of 3 misfits. He seems to be a detective version of House M.D. who is a medical version of a detective (Sherlock Holmes).

The story is very well told. It unfolds slowly at first, and goes in several directions. The twists are unpredictable and realistic. A helpful hint: Pay close attention to names and faces. You need to keep track of the characters to get the full impact of a very good story.

A story told over a full season is my favorite format. I hate detective shows that depict full cases in a single episode. I enjoyed this as much as any detective series I've ever seen. I highly recommend it. I'm looking forward to Season Two.

Corny, campy, and a must-see for fans of the franchise.

It's everything you would expect if you've been through the Karate Kid movies. It's predictable, but it has its clever, funny moments. Some of them weren't in the trailer. Most were. As in the rest of the franchise, you have to let a few things go. In the original, it was mostly a kids' league that allowed bare-knuckles and kicks to the face. Things haven't changed much. It's a fun ride. Enjoy it. It got a little thick when Li started training a middle-aged man for returning to prize-fighting. Oh, and, no woke that I could see.

Worth the watch.

Duvall nailed it in this one. He's a great actor. The story is somewhat predictable. It's mostly about recovery, forgiveness and getting another chance at life. The music was outstanding. I watched the credits. Robert Duvall wrote and performed much of it. The performances were real by all the actors. The movie is a slow-burn. There's no major buildup to a dramatic ending. The supporting acting was great. Tess Harper was outstanding.

Not that great, but watchable

I was disappointed in this movie until Nathan Fillian bounced it back somewhat. He plays a great Green Lantern. The dog was a high point as well. I really didn't detect that much wokeness. There was some. I don't think it rates a 5. To me, a 5 wokeness rating means "avoid." I'm not a fan of superhero stories so I think I missed some of the nuances. I would probably like this movie more if I understood some of the backstory. The acting was great. David Corenswet plays a good superman. I don't think it was worth the $30 for the streaming purchase. With all the disagreement in the wokeness level, this is one that you'll just have to judge for yourself.

Worth watching. Nothing outstanding.