‘Goodfellas’ fans ridicule “bonkers” disclaimer for “cultural stereotypes”
nme.comGoodfellas have shared their views on a “cultural stereotypes” disclaimer shown before the film on channel AMC.The Martin Scorsese film, which was first released in 1990, is widely regarded as one of the greatest gangster movies of all time.However, a trigger warning was issued before the AMC version of the film in 2020, reading: “This film includes language and/or cultural stereotypes that are inconsistent with today’s standards of inclusion and tolerance and may offend some viewers.”The disclaimer recently went viral online after being posted by the New York Post‘s Ken Lovett.Now I’ve seen it all.
AMC message before the classic film Goodfellas. pic.twitter.com/QxTXXz4tex— ken lovett (@klnynews) May 12, 2024Some fans have since spoken out, one responding on X (formerly Twitter): “This has to end.
I believe everyone should be included but to protect everyone from stereotypes in a film about a stereotyped set of people is just bonkers.”Another added: “So bad.
Great movie leave Goodfellas alone. This movie is perfect in every way,” while a third said: “It took 34 years to decide they had a problem with the movie?”However, some defended the choice, one person writing: “It shows that we have evolved as a world.
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