When Martin Scorcese, one of the worlds most skillful and respected directors, reunited with two-time Oscar-winner Robert De Niro in GoodFellas, the result was one of the most powerful films of the year.

Based on the true-life best seller Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi and backed by a dynamic poprock oldies soundtrack, critics and filmgoers alike declared GoodFella great.

It was named 1990s best film by the New York, Los Angeles and National Society of Film Critics.

And it earned six Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director.

Robert De Niro received wide recognition for his performance as veteran criminal Jimmy The Gent Conway.

And as the volatile Tommy DeVito, Joe Pesci walked off with the Best Supporting Actor Oscar.

Academy Award nominee Lorraine Bracco, Ray Liotta and Paul Sorvino also turned in electrifying performances.

You have to see it to believe it - then watch again.

GoodFellas explores the criminal life like no other movie.