This didn't do it for me. After reading the intriguing Vanity Fair article I was floored by the seedy story & characters. Unfortunately for the flick, the constantly-ridiculous soundtrack and annoying narration ruins each scene's ambiance. I like Don Rickles, but what's the hockey puck doing walking around with a shotgun? Totally miscast. I've really given up on Scorsese. He's gotten predictable and borderline boring. That last line also applies to Bringing Out The Dead. 2 stars. One for James Woods. The other for James Woods.