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Historical accuracy?

This article could use a section comparing the film’s account of events to what actually happened during the lives of the people depicted in the film. Morganfitzp (talk) 04:17, 17 February 2020 (UTC)

That would be WP:OR and WP:SYNTH. There are other websites that allow that kind of thing. MarnetteD|Talk 04:57, 17 February 2020 (UTC)

• Such a thing would be better suited for the reception section anyway, as actually reliably sourced (not original research and/or synthesis of sources) comparisons could be used with other critical responses. Kirbanzo ^{(userpage - talk - contribs)} 17:00, 16 April 2020 (UTC)

Mike Starr as Frenchy

The year after GoodFellas came out, Mike Starr reprised his role as Frenchy in the television film The 10 Million Dollar Getaway, depicting the raid of the Lufthansa vault from the middle of the film. @Vaselineeeeeeee: I believe this is worth mentioning in the article. 2001:BB6:5241:C900:8086:42F9:494A:BE01 (talk) 17:37, 29 September 2020 (UTC)

The source you provided doesn't seem to be a reliable one—more of an opinion piece as it does not substantively say it has any relation to Goodfellas. Unless a reliable source can show a concrete relationship to this film other than that it involves the same heist and a minor character from this film, I do not think it belongs in this article, let alone the lead. Vaselineeeeeeee^★★★ 18:04, 29 September 2020 (UTC)

One of the "greatest films of all time"?

This article's introduction states that "Goodfellas is widely regarded as one of the greatest films ever made, particularly in the gangster genre."

Regarded as one of the greatest films ever by whom? There's no citation for this, other than pointing out it's preserved by the National Film Registry—but as of 2020, there are 800 films on that Registry, so it's hardly a specific indicator of the greatest films ever made.

If we're going to say Goodfellas is one of the greatest gangster or crime movies, I'd understand that, but it seems like a stretch to say it's one of greatest ever, from any genre. Goodfellas is not on Sight and Sound's list of top 100 films ever, which is usually the definitive list.

Deadseaweed (talk) 00:24, 11 February 2021 (UTC)

I found some stuff that might strengthen the statement's weight (The Independent, Hollywood Reported, Empire Online, Manchester Evening News, TimeOut, Stacker). I believe you can find many other sources stating the same thing. --► Sincerely: Solavirum 13:31, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

It's worth considering the guideline at MOS:PUFFERY. Like for example, with The Power of the Dog, I put that Metacritic reported how many top-ten lists listed that film. Erik (talk | contrib) ^{(ping me)} 14:16, 4 February 2022 (UTC)

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