On October 19, Martin Scorsese’s new film Killers of the Flower Moon was released in theaters, a film based on the book of the same name by David Grann that tells the true story of the FBI’s first major murder investigation. Set in 1920, the production is about an investigation into the murders of members of the Osage tribe that ends up involving J. Edgar Hoover, considered the first director of the FBI.
Martin Scorsese is a famous director who has produced major Hollywood films throughout his career. Olhar Digital has listed the director’s top 10 films for those who want to know more about his work.
The 10 best Martin Scorsese films according to critics
10. Shutter Island (2010)
In tenth place among Martin Scorsese’s best films is Shutter Island. Inspired by the book of the same name by Dennis Lehane published in 2003, the film is set in 1954, when Teddy Daniels (Leonardo DiCaprio) and his partner Chuck (Mark Ruffalo) must investigate the disappearance of a murderer in a psychiatric penitentiary located on a island. . During the investigation, Teddy discovers that doctors use radical, illegal and unethical methods with patients.
He faces resistance from the island’s professionals who refuse to share information important to the investigation. Things get worse when a hurricane hits the island leaving them without communication and causing patients/prisoners to escape.
The film, available on Netflix, has a score of 8.2 on IMDb, a score of 69% from critics and 77% from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes.
9. Casino (1995)

Set in the 1970s and early 1980s, the film follows Sam “Ace” Rothstein (Robert De Niro) who runs a casino in Las Vegas at the behest of the mob. Soon Nicky Santoro (Joe Pesci), a security guard who is also a mobster, appears to protect him and the company. Sam ends up falling in love with and marrying the beautiful Ginger (Sharon Stone), a former prostitute still tied to her pimp.
The film was based on the book by Nicholas Pileggi, who also wrote the film’s screenplay together with Martin Scorsese. The book itself tells the story of Frank Rosenthal, a professional gambler and casino administrator who worked for the Chicago mob.
The film had a score of 8.2 on IMDb, 79% from critics and 93% from audiences on Rottens Tomatoes. The production is available to Amazon Prime Video and Telecine subscribers.
8. The Wolf of Wall Street (2013)

Another film based on a book that is among Martin Scorsese’s best films is The Wolf of Wall Street, based on the book of the same name, which tells the story of former stockbroker Jordan Belfort. Jordan (Leonardo DiCaprio) was hired as a broker at a Wall Street firm just as Black Monday occurred on October 19, 1987.
With no choice, he starts working at an unlisted company. Soon he had the idea of opening his own business, which became a success by focusing on sales at lower prices but which brought a higher return for the broker. At the same time, Jordan becomes involved in a life of alcohol, drugs and prostitutes.
The film features other well-known names besides DiCaprio, such as Matthew McConaughey, Margot Robbie, Jonah Hill and Cristin Milioti, and received a score of 8.2 on IMDb, 80% from critics and 83% from audiences on Rotten Tomatoes. The film is available on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video.
7. The Last Temptation of Christ (1988)

In seventh place among Martin Scorsese’s best films is The Last Temptation of Christ. Far from the biblical interpretation of the story of Jesus, this production was also based on the book of the same name written by Níkos Kazantzákis, published in 1951. The production tells us about the trials of Jesus (Willem Dafoe) who, after receiving the sign, believes that he has a mission in this land, but he is conflicted, since he is a carpenter who works building the crosses that the Romans use to kill the Jews.
Judas Iscariot (Harvey Keitel), sent to kill Jesus, realizes that he is the messiah and wants him to lead a revolution in favor of the Jews. There is also Mary Magdalene (Barbara Hershey), a prostitute who wants to have Jesus as her husband. Not knowing exactly what step to take, Jesus decides to go into the desert to face temptations and follow the path given to him by God.
The film sparked a lot of controversy among Christians, but received a score of 7.5 on IMDb, 82% from critics and 84% from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is available to rent on Amazon Prime Video, YouTube, Google Play and TV, and Apple TV.
6. The Invention of Hugo Cabret (2011)

Based on the book by Brian Selznick, The Invention of Hugo Cabret tells the story of 12-year-old Hugo (Asa Butterfield) who lives hidden among the gears of the large clocks at the Gare Montparnasse train station in 1930s Paris.
He has a robot left to him by his missing father (Jude Law) and, to avoid being taken to an orphanage, he always hides from the station inspector (Sacha Baron Cohen). One day he meets Isabelle (Chloe Moretz) who he befriends, and the two discover that she has a key in the same shape as his broken robot which triggers a mystery that the two will have to investigate.
The film has a rating of 7.5 on IMDb, with a score of 83% from critics and 78% from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The production is available on Telecine, Amazon Prime Video for premium account holders, and for rental on Apple TV, Google Play Filmes and TV and Youtube.
5. Taxi Driver – Taxi Driver (1976)

The film follows Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a 26-year-old veteran discharged from the Marine Corps. Suffering from insomnia, he begins working as a night shift taxi driver in the ever-busy New York City. His aversion to the distorted lifestyle he sees in the city causes him to feel contempt for what he considers the dregs of society.
One night, Travis meets Iris (Jodie Foster), a 12-year-old prostitute who gets into his taxi to escape her pimp. He decides to help her, despite the girl’s protests, and makes it her mission, even at the cost of taking drastic measures.
On IMDb, the film’s rating is 8.2, while on Rotten Tomatoes, the rating is 89% critical acceptance and 93% audience acceptance.
4. The Infiltrators (2006)

The Undercover is a remake of the film Internal Conflicts (2002) and is set in Boston, Massachusetts, where the police fought against organized crime. William “Billy” Costigan (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a police officer whose mission is to infiltrate the mafia group of Frank Costello (Jack Nicholson), while Colin Sullivan (Matt Damon) is a criminal infiltrated by the mafia into the police as Costello’s informant . Things get worse when both the mafia and the police discover that there is a spy among them and now they are both at serious risk.
The production also includes Vera Farmiga, Mark Wahlberg, Martin Sheen among other well-known names. The film earned a rating of 8.5 on IMDb, 91% approval from critics and 94% approval from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes. The film is available on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video.
3. Raging Bull (1980)

The film is based on the autobiographical book by former boxer Jake LaMotta, also known as The Bronx Bull or The Raging Bull. In the film he is played by Robert De Niro, in a performance that earned him an Oscar.
The story follows the boxer who quickly made a career but, due to his violent character, his life was troubled and the people around him were constantly influenced by his behavior, especially his wife Vickie (Cathy Moriarty) who was beaten by her husband . , and his brother Joey LaMotta (Joe Pesci). When DeNiro gave Scorsese the idea of making a film about LaMotta’s story, he initially rejected the offer, but eventually changed his mind and today the production is considered one of the director’s best films.
The production has earned a score of 8.1 on IMDb, 92% approval from critics and 93% from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes, and is currently available on Amazon Prime Video and Telecine.
2. The Irishman (2019)

Another Martin Scorsese film based on a book, this one tells the story of Frank Sheeran, also known as “the Irishman”, and the screenplay was adapted from Charles Brandt’s work, “I Heard You Paint Houses: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran and Closing the Case on Jimmy Hoffa”, the literal translation is “I heard you paint houses [Uma expressão que significa que ele é um assassino e a “tinta” é o sangue na parede ao executar alguém]: Frank “The Irishman” Sheeran and the closing of the Jimmy Hoffa case.
Frank is an Irish war veteran who works as a hitman for the Mafia and is the prime suspect in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa, former president of the United States and Canadian Trade Union Association.
The production features great actors such as Robert DeNiro, who had already worked for Martin Scorsese in several films, as well as Joe Pesci and, for the first time with the director, Al Pacino. Currently available on Netflix, the film received a 7.8 rating on IMDb, with 95% approval from critics and 86% from audiences according to Rotten Tomatoes.
1. Goodfellas (1990)

Goodfellas is based on a book called Wiseguy by Nicholas Pileggi who also wrote the film’s screenplay with Scorsese. The story follows Brooklyn boy Henry Hill (Christopher Serrone/Ray Liotta) who becomes the protégé of mobster James “Jimmy” Conway (Robert DeNiro).
Raised in this environment, he doesn’t mind engaging in illicit activities to get what he wants, and ends up getting involved in drug trafficking, major robberies, and a lot of dirty money. He marries Karen Hill (Loraine Bracco) while he grows up in the world of crime with the support of Jimmy and Tommy (Joe Pasci).
The film, considered one of Martin Scorsese’s best, has a rating of 8.7 on IMDb and has 96% critical approval and 97% audience approval on Rotten Tomatoes. It is available on HBO Max and Amazon Prime Video with a premium subscription.
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