You sure do love to call me Mr. Lombardi. Is that out of respect or spite? :p

Well, I don't think it HAS to deal with the mafia to be a good film, although I'm not implying you said this. I'm just saying -- myself. Tommy is my favorite character, as Pesci is my favorite actor... And sure, BEFORE that it's better... But, doesn't mean after it, it isn't interesting. I thought the end drug parts were very interesting.

Just my two cents.