This film is a gangster film based on the true story of Henry Hill, who is part of the mob and his life over 30 years. He starts to be more important to the 'family'. The storyline follows several different events over three decades. Not all of the events that are talked about and alluded to are shown, but the narrating voice of Henry helps you catch up with the story.

The use of violence and swearing in the film may offend some people, but it is in context and it works with the themes and ideas of the film. I would recommend it to people who enjoyed other Mafia based films, and any fans of Martin Scorsese's other big movies.