Get Gotti

Gotti's crew want to be in his favor. Law enforcement want the prestige of being the ones who catch him. Prosecutors want the prestige of being the ones who convict him. Reporters want the prestige of being the ones invited to his parties - more concerned with being seen with him than covering him.

Everyone in the documentary seems to gleefully tell everyone how they were connected to him, whether they were for or against him. The filmmakers could've done more to explain how bad Gotti was. How mob members, neighborhood residents, law enforcement and the legal system were all in a cult-like infatuation with him. Instead it seems they're in the cult, too. It's almost a glorification of the guy.

The end result is you fell like you're watching people talk about that time they once met the cousin of Elvis Presley's barber's dog sitter.

This is an extremely comprehensive three-episode series on Netflix about the takedown and multiple investigations on known mafioso John Gotti of the Gambino Crime Family, NYC, USA.

There's plenty of testimonies from ex-members of the Gambino Crime Family to the law enforcement officers and judges and witnesses in taking him down.

Extraordinary accounts on an extraordinary man. Gotti sought fame and power and the ruthless rise to the top of the Gambino syndicate in whatever way possible in order to elevate his status as a legend amongst the five families.

He succeeded but in doing so it became his downfall. The strong arm of the law came in hard and it was brutal.

Bugged devices in his special operation bar and video footage of him and his gang members meeting casually on strolls around his protected areas.

There was FBI involvement and the surveillance was hot. Unfortunately due to the limitations of bugging technology in the 1980's it was difficult to accurately record conversations in the Gotti stronghold bar.

They tried multiple times and eventually got better. Historical footage and reenacting of this period is very well montaged by the filmmakers.

Dialogue is extremely strong in the documentary with the quirks from both law enforcement and the Gangsters on display. A unique insight into both operations and how they got their man.

It's a great American story and worthy viewing for any aspiring criminal as it shows that really crime does not pay. It's a vicious circle and you usually end up dead or in jail or on witness protection. The lucky ones get to do a bit of time and eventually walk free; often consulting the FBI/police on their specialist subject as part of a plea deal.

It's a great documentary and extremely well articulated. I've read the Real Godfathers' book and it's a very similar tone with the dialogue and how the mafioso acted.

This show should be used for the studies of young professional agents to understand the inner detail of the mob mindset. It's very accurate and very professionally done and highly-engaging. Excellent job. 8/10.

I assume you did ... as did I ... and I will stick to my no pun intended saying, claiming my innocence ... speaking of which: this brings us to Gotti ... who got acquitted a lot ... as in Jurys not finding him guilty for obvious crimes ... how that happened? Well this show is here to give us an insight to the rise and eventual fall of Gotti (everyone gets a reality check sooner or later).

The romanticizing of the Mafia and mobsters is quite common ... I reckon movies and other media outlets had a hand to play in that. If you see someone like Gotti (even my mom was like "he is so well dressed") ... there is a connection you want to build. Well this will be a deconstruction of that as much as possible.

Great interviews with surviving members - from both sides ... and a great look into what happened and how Gotti got away with so much stuff for so long ... which made him think he is invincible apparently ... kind of like Denzels character in Training Day, even though he obviously portrayed a cop ... if you are into docu series ... this is quite a good one.

The rise and fall of crime boss John Gotti is an interesting story. There's even a secondary story, that of different U. S. enforcement agencies that were competing to convict him, rather than cooperating. Unfortunately, this Netflix documentary spins the story out to a far greater length than it requires, with too many talking heads saying things like "this time, I really thought we'd got him" ad naseum, and endless details provided that add little insight to the overall narrative. I feel that with Netflix there's often a presumption that "more is more", and what could have been gripping if briefer becomes repetitivie and dull. The series also allows former gangsters to laugh about their crimes under interview without challenge as if it was all good fun, which leaves a sour taste.

This documentary series boasts a compelling atmosphere reminiscent of Netflix's acclaimed true crime productions. Its greay quality and seamless transitions, coupled with cut scenes capturing the nostalgia of 1980s New York, contribute to its visual appeal.

However, the disappointment lies in the absence of any groundbreaking revelations or fresh insights. As a dedicated enthusiast of mob-related cinema and documentaries, my anticipation for novel perspectives was unmet. I know the gotti story well. Very well, but the absence of even one shred of new content was profoundly disheartening.

Regrettably, this series merely comprises federal agents recounting their experiences of planting surveillance devices in buildings, lacking the depth necessary to delve into Gotti's story.

For those well-versed in titles like "Fear City" or the HBO production on Gotti (which I highly recommend), this documentary does not offer much beyond its polished aesthetics and period-specific charm.