Just how good is Martin Scorsese?

When people talk about the greatest film directors in Hollywood, there are a handful of names that are more often mentioned than most. There’s Francis Ford Coppola, Stanley Kubrick, Steven Spielberg, Christopher Nolan, James Cameron, and Martin Scorsese. Of these directors, Martin Scorsese is that one that has arguably perfected the genre that he has chosen – dark, urban gangster films. Joe Cianciotto. Even during his early years, Scorsese already showed his brilliance in directing with the iconic 1976 film “Taxi Driver,” a film that would launch both his and Robert De Niro’s careers. They would later team up for another critically-acclaimed hit, “Raging Bull.” Joe Cianciotto.

However, these cinematic achievements would pale compared to the movie many film experts believe to be Scorsese’s best work – “Goodfellas.” In fact, “Goodfellas” was so extraordinary that even until today, it has been compared to Coppola’s magnum opus, “The Godfather.” Joe Cianciotto.

Since then, Scorsese began a string of movies that cemented his legacy in Hollywood. From “Casino” in the mid-90s to 2002’s “Gangs of New York,” Scorsese became such a dependable director. Everything he touched became a modern classic. Joe Cianciotto.

In 2006, Scorsese would finally snag the Best Director award at the Oscars for another one of his brilliant efforts, “The Departed.”