Casino
A casino is an establishment for gambling. The word may also refer to an area where such establishments are located or to a building that contains gambling facilities. The most common use of the word is for a building that houses gambling tables, games, and other related equipment. It can be a standalone building or part of a larger complex such as a hotel, resort, or cruise ship.
The film’s violence is unapologetically over-the-top, but the director was faithfully portraying real-life events. The torture of De Niro’s character, the murder of Joe Pesci, and even the buried-alive scene in the cornfield were all true stories of corruption, greed, and murder.
Casino is perhaps the most iconic of all Las Vegas movies, and not just because it starred the superstar duo of Sharon Stone and Robert De Niro. The movie is a study of human tragedy, and while the characters are mired in betrayal and murder, you cannot help feeling sorry for them in some way.
Casino lays bare the darker side of Las Vegas, showing how the city grew from its roots in organized crime to the mega-resort destination it is today. It is an epic history lesson, and a testament to how a desert town could change so quickly and be overtaken by the forces of money and greed. Casino is a must-watch for anyone interested in the development of Vegas, and the fall of its mobster overlords.