A former mob boss for the Colombo has given his take on the best films and TV shows of all time. When it comes to depicting organised crime on the big or small screen, has its own take on what goes on. Sometimes there is alleged insider info which helps for a more realistic portrayal of the underworld.
And one reviewer is probably better placed than most when it comes to substantiating whether movie bosses have done a good job. Former captain in notorious organisation, Michael Franzese, revealed where they had it made, or where they should "fugget about it". In his no-holds barred assessments, Franzese took no prisoners when it came to saying exactly what he really thought.
Captioning the video on his YouTube channel, Franzese wrote: "Hollywood’s got its take on the mob, but as a former capo in the Colombo family, I’ll let you know which shows and movies really hit the mark and which ones just don’t get it right." He continued: "If you’re a fan of mob stories, this is the list for you." Then, using a scale of five ratings which ranged from "greatest of all time" down to "fugget about it", Franzese reviewed the classics including The Godfather and Goodfellas, as well as the more contemporary series Tulsa King and Peaky Blinders.
His other categories working downwards in quality were "good", "ok" and "not good". Kicking off with The Untouchables, Franzese labelled it good and praised all the actors, adding that the story was well done. Moving onto Goodfellas, Franzese g.