Reception
When first submitted to the MPAA, the film received an NC-17 rating due to its depictions of violence. Several edits were made in order to reduce the rating to R.
While the film was heavily criticized for its excessive violence, it garnered a mostly positive critical response. Rotten Tomatoes gave the film an 81% "fresh" rating, based on 57 reviews. On Metacritic, the rating is 73 (generally favorable reviews) out of 100 based on 17 reviews.
Sharon Stone was nominated for the Academy Award for Best Actress in a Leading Role as well as a Golden Globe for Best Performance by an Actress in a Motion Picture – Drama. Martin Scorsese was also nominated for a Golden Globe as Best Director – Motion Picture.
American Film Institute Lists
- AFI's 100 Years...100 Movies – Nominated
- AFI's 10 Top 10 – Nominated Gangster Film
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