How Goodfellas Opening Line Defines Mob Movie

Ray Liotta’s famous opening line in Goodfellas – “As far back as I can remember, I always wanted to be a gangster” – is more than just a memorable quote. It’s a brilliantly concise way to set up the entire story. Unlike other iconic lines from mob movies, this one perfectly foreshadows what’s to come, allowing viewers to experience the thrilling and dangerous world of organized crime for the next two hours.








