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Director: Mike Newell Year: 1997 Language: English Country: America

Based on a true story, Donnie Brasco follows FBI agent Joseph Pistone (Johnny Depp) in his adventures undercover in a New York crime family. Pistone masquerades as a jewel expert, going under the alias of Donnie Brasco, and soon gains the confidence of low-rank wiseguy Lefty (Al Pacino). Lefty soon introduces him to the rest of "the family" and Donnie becomes a connected guy.

The film follows Donnie as he hangs about with the mob and gains their trust while at the same time plotting to bring them down. Lefty becomes his best friend and it's not long before his undercover life starts to get in the way of his real life. The film explores how an undercover agent can become at ease with the lifestyle of those his ultimate goal is to see in jail.

Overall, well made and well acted by Depp and Pacino. The plot is interesting and there's a lot to think about.

Dave W - 23rd April, 2010 - 17:23