Casino (1995)

Martin Scorsese’s Casino is a riveting crime epic that dives into the glitzy, cutthroat world of 1970s Las Vegas. Robert De Niro stars as Sam “Ace” Rothstein, a sharp-witted casino manager navigating mob ties, greed, and betrayal. Joe Pesci steals scenes as the volatile Nicky Santoro, while Sharon Stone delivers a career-defining performance as Ginger, a hustler caught in a downward spiral. Scorsese’s masterful direction, paired with a pulsing soundtrack and vivid cinematography, captures the seductive allure and dark underbelly of Vegas. The film’s intense pacing and layered characters explore themes of loyalty, power, and ambition gone awry. Though gritty and unflinching, it avoids glorifying its darker elements, instead offering a cautionary tale of excess.

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