Al Pacino, Anne Heche, Bruno Kirby
In the 1970s, FBI undecover agent Joe Pistone infiltrates the mob, leaving his family behind and assuming the false persona of the jewel man Donnie Brasco. His assignment: to become a trusted insider ...( read more
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DVD Release Date: January 20, 1998
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Flixster Reviews (6,772)
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September 16, 2009A good gangster film but it's a little overrated. Pacino and Depp aren't really at their best but overall, this is a very entertaining film with a good supporting cast.
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February 7, 2009A good film which I re-watched recently. Undercover cop who gets close to Gangsters
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December 26, 2008"Donnie Brasco. Based On A True Story."
This drama about an undercover cop who learns the hidden dangers of working his way inside the mob was based on a true story. Joe Pistone (Johnny Depp) is an FBI agent who is given an assignment to infiltrate the Mafia; calling hi...( read more) -
May 17, 2008A stylish, intriguing, honest and remarkable gangster picture. A riveting crime drama. It's brilliant, stunning and riveting. Al Pacino and Johnny Depp are teriffic. Pacino proves once again why he's one of the greatest that ever lived. Depp gives one of the best performances of ...( read more)
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May 16, 2008Donnie Brasco is a decent mob drama starring Johnny Depp as an FBI undercover agent and Al Pacino as the two bit mobster that brings him into the inner circle. The film is your typical mob film with the undercover gent being paranoid about getting caught and the effect it has on...( read more)
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November 20, 2009I really loved the above average performances from Al Pacino and Johnny Depp. They worked extremely well together. However, it's not an extremely strong script. The personality of the film was lacking and it didn't attempt to evoke an overall message or theme. It's a worthwhile e...( read more)
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November 19, 2009Al Pacino and Johny Depp are at the top of their game in this. Pacino with his massive presence and greatness makes him the perfect choice for the role of 'Lefty' The music score is always backing up the constant suspense of Brascos cover potentialy being blown at any time. Anoth...( read more)
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October 7, 2009Really good movie!!! Al Pacino and Depp were good in this movie!! i really like watching this movie!!!
Critic Reviews
June 18, 2002
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle
May 11, 2001
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone
Pacino and Depp are a match made in acting heaven, riffing off each other with astonishing subtlety and wit. full review
January 1, 2000
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
The movie has many human qualities and contains what will be remembered as one of Pacino's finest scenes. full review
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December 1, 2006A VERY good film! A few ppl have left reviews/comments saying that Depp's character is a snitch, well, perhaps they didn't watch the film!?
He's an FBI agent who infiltrates the mob leads them up the river and fucks'em in the ass! Which is exactly what they deserve!
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