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sweens112Nov 26, 2019

A huge (and lengthy) swing and a miss from Scorsese, De Niro, and Netflix. The plot was meandering and directionless, the writing stale and regurgitated. There were several scenes involving dialogue between two characters in which they arguedA huge (and lengthy) swing and a miss from Scorsese, De Niro, and Netflix. The plot was meandering and directionless, the writing stale and regurgitated. There were several scenes involving dialogue between two characters in which they argued about minor inconsequential details, repeating those details back to one another through numerous camera changes, and the viewer is left wondering, "Did I just sit through 30 seconds of another meaningless conversation about whether the mob ‘really means it this time'"? I would need to watch those scenes again to be sure (I won't) but it didn't seem like those scenes had any higher purpose other than showcasing the editor's boredom with the subject matter (or maybe Netflix's budgetary desire to limit the best directors and actors of our generation to one take).

Aside from complaints about De Niro's believability as Irish, his acting was wooden. Pacino occasionally shone as Jimmy Hoffa despite some difficult dialogue, Joe Pesci was solid in an understated performance, and Stephen Graham turned in a typically excellent, nuanced portrayal of simmering anger beneath an outwardly gregarious exterior. There are a couple superior moments, one involving a vodka-spiked watermelon, and another with some great dialogue between Louis Cancelmi and the perpetually confused Jesse Plemons regarding the provenance of a nonexistent fish. Ray Romano was largely forgettable—although that may have been the point—but appearances by Anna Paquin, Harvey Keitel, and Bobby Canivale were entirely wasted. At three hours and thirty minutes long, I kept hoping there was enough time for a clear throughline to emerge, but as the movie shifted in the last half hour to bludgeoning the viewer over the head with scenes of a man contemplating his death and haggling over caskets, I realized that like De Niro's Irishman, there would be no redemption for this movie. Instead, it is simply Scorsese's meandering, aimless final run with some of his mobster-portraying pals.

Unfortunately The Irishman is not even close to being in the same league as his other work. If you'll excuse me, I need to go watch Goodfellas, Gangs of New York, and The Departed on repeat for the next several days to erase the memory of this dud. It'll be a much better use of my (and anyone else's) time.… Expand

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HobbinatorDec 3, 2019

Simply put, this movie is not for me. A movie that is 210 minutes long, with actors WELL past their prime. The CGI makes the actors look fake. Simply do what they have been doing for decades, have someone else play the actors in their youngerSimply put, this movie is not for me. A movie that is 210 minutes long, with actors WELL past their prime. The CGI makes the actors look fake. Simply do what they have been doing for decades, have someone else play the actors in their younger years. I love football, but I don't want to see a 63 year old Joe Montana take the field. Where are all the up and coming directors and actors? Retro is cool as retro. But when you try to make it a part of today, it folds like a cheap chair. This movie is a one time watch for me.… Expand

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ArkHamSandwichNov 27, 2019

This film is a perfect example of what happens when the greats work past their prime. The 1st act is good, but then Al Pacino chews the scenery and the film gets boring and bogged down in a political drama. The CGI is incredible when makingThis film is a perfect example of what happens when the greats work past their prime. The 1st act is good, but then Al Pacino chews the scenery and the film gets boring and bogged down in a political drama. The CGI is incredible when making Robert De Niro more youthful, yet completely lazy and half-assed with simple things like glass breaking, or someone getting shot; there were scenes in which I couldn't tell whether I was watching Scorsese or Sharknado.Practical effects would have not only been cheaper to produce, but better looking. This movie was 2 hours too long.… Expand

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JRknowsfilmDec 2, 2019

Wow that was terrible...could not get through the first hour. Thank God it was on Netflix and I didnt have to spend a dime on it.

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DarthPuck79Nov 17, 2019

Welcome to the uncanny valley. If only the visual effects were the worst part of The Irishman, an overly long, overstuffed mafia film that has nothing to say and doesn't even seem to know what story it's telling. There is a good movie inWelcome to the uncanny valley. If only the visual effects were the worst part of The Irishman, an overly long, overstuffed mafia film that has nothing to say and doesn't even seem to know what story it's telling. There is a good movie in there, but Scorsese was apparently unwilling to chip away enough marble to find his statue, leaving a grotesque monstrosity with no interesting characters and no plot to speak of.… Expand

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AdriennedNov 29, 2019

Completely boring. Poor character development and cohesive story. Bad camera work. Nothing new in the typical mob story here. DeNiro in blue contacts looks fake. It’s just a sad waste.

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HobsronNov 29, 2019

Denaro should spend less time on politics and more carefully considering the quality of the script

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cubanmuscle9Dec 1, 2019

Worthless, senseless, violent, predictable, boring, walked out of the movie 45 mins into it. Deniro used to be a great actor but now he is a prost!tute making films that contradict everything he says he hates about Trump. Its the 21st CenturyWorthless, senseless, violent, predictable, boring, walked out of the movie 45 mins into it. Deniro used to be a great actor but now he is a prost!tute making films that contradict everything he says he hates about Trump. Its the 21st Century and here Deniro romanticizes life as a loudmouth, racist, bully CGI old man who uses Catholicism as a predictable prop. Pity he wasnt offed in the first 30 mins.… Expand

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FireflashNov 30, 2019

Overrated and boring Movie. The Trailer was boring too but the full movie is even more boring.

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knissenNov 10, 2019

Unless you're predisposed to unconditionally and indiscriminately love just about anything by Team Scorcese/DeNiro/Pacino, you'll be disappointed in The Irishman. The movie seemed to have lost sight (or never had it) of what was the mainUnless you're predisposed to unconditionally and indiscriminately love just about anything by Team Scorcese/DeNiro/Pacino, you'll be disappointed in The Irishman. The movie seemed to have lost sight (or never had it) of what was the main story or character, and I felt myself struggling to figure that out every step of the way. There are long movies and then there are unnecessarily long movies; this was the latter. The last hour, especially, was inexcusably so. Pesci was understated and magnificent, while DeNiro and Pacino seemed miscast and cartoonish. Scorcese felt he had to tell *everything* about the mafia and the teamsters union over decades, and I mean absolutely everything: every event, every character, it was ridiculous. I know some of the critics have applauded the slow pace, the artistry of the photography, but I just don't get that. How about story? How about understanding relationships and what motivates a character? This was Goodfellas, with lots of time added in and lots of fun taken out.… Expand

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Format916Nov 21, 2019

The Irishman, the highly anticipated film from Martin Scorsese which reunites actors Joe Pesci. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino for the first time in decades, in this adaptation of the book I Heard You Paint Houses which recounts the final daysThe Irishman, the highly anticipated film from Martin Scorsese which reunites actors Joe Pesci. Robert DeNiro and Al Pacino for the first time in decades, in this adaptation of the book I Heard You Paint Houses which recounts the final days of Jimmy Hoffas life and the connection Frank The Irishman Sheeran had to Hoffas disappearance.

There are at least two moments in the film where Robert Deniro's charcter Frank Sheeran mentions how young people of today dont know much about Jimmy Hoffa other than the fact that he dissapeared. And I am definitely in that category and that is how I will be approaching this review. The name Jimmy Hoffa was etched into popular culture as being a notable figure who went missing. I have not done any research on the topic, nor watched or remember previous films on the subject of Jimmy Hoffa, so this story was able to shed some light on Hoffa, who was the head of the Teamsters, and how he was basically the most important figure of the American worker next to the President. The story is told through 3 different timelines. The film begins with an elderly Sheeran telling the audience his story, which then shifts to the present with DeNiro and Pesci on a road trip to Detroit. During their roadtrip, Sheeran recollects the first time he met Bufalino and then shifts to the past to when he began his life of crime. Like other gangster films of the past there are many players and characters to come and go as the film progresses. These films are telling stories that span decades, so even if the viewer is confused or not really know what is going on, you can view it and compare it to gangster films of the past.

And in that regard. I feel The Irishman just cant compare to other films that were told better: Goodfellas, Casino, The Godfather. Alot of the times while watching this I felt I had already seen it before. Which is how some people feel about Casino being another version of Goodfellas. And I guess I was expecting something as epic as those films, but nothing ever comes close. My opinion may be unpopular, but wait for Netflix. And hearing the hefty pricetag on this film x I just couldn't see it on the screen. It really didnt feel cinematic at all. When I went home I had to do a double feature of Goodfellas and Casino just to remind myself that Gangster movies can be a plethora of things: exciting funny and sad. The Irishman is mostly a slog and in time wont be remembered like other classics.… Expand

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ZlatanDec 2, 2019

Like Martin had a bet with Quentin Tarantino on making the longest, most boring movie and he won this year.

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MccuskyDec 2, 2019

Not much difference between other mob movies, kinda dull and uneventful. I would probably have enjoyed it more if it was my first gangster movie but this just about rolls through every cliche there is. Although performances were good INot much difference between other mob movies, kinda dull and uneventful. I would probably have enjoyed it more if it was my first gangster movie but this just about rolls through every cliche there is. Although performances were good I couldn't find the characters that convincing… Expand

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gabrielrodvilDec 20, 2019

This is the worst film of 2019. The worst movie from Scorsese. The greatest waste of movie budget in the history of movies. This is the film that the characters from The Producers would've made if instead of Springtime for Hitler they decidedThis is the worst film of 2019. The worst movie from Scorsese. The greatest waste of movie budget in the history of movies. This is the film that the characters from The Producers would've made if instead of Springtime for Hitler they decided to make a film. That's how bad this movie is.… Expand

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Thejaw221Nov 30, 2019

This movie was so absolutely boring I didn’t even wait to get to the end. I shut it off. the Robert De Niro we fell in love with well...he has departed for places unknown. Unfortunately one of his worst movies.... This film was so badThis movie was so absolutely boring I didn’t even wait to get to the end. I shut it off. the Robert De Niro we fell in love with well...he has departed for places unknown. Unfortunately one of his worst movies.... This film was so bad Hollywood didn’t even want it… Expand

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AutumnrayneNov 26, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Utter garbage. The CGI anti aging was hard to watch for 3+ damn hours. It's like Scorsese is trying to bring back an updated godfather / Casino movie, but he was blind folded when trying to hit the mark. It has way too much back and forth about getting Jimmy Hoffa to behave or he would get killed, and if you've seen Blow with Johnny Depp, then you've seen the ending to this film. It's too long, too much CGI, utterly nothing happens but they sprinkle in people getting shot in the face here and there for intensity. Skip it, ir rent it later.… Expand

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fanglemeisterDec 24, 2019

Only made it 29 minutes in, couldn’t take any more. The so-called talent phoned in their performances; these guys are all ready for retirement and it shows. Please spare us from more of the tough guy schtick.

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BroyaxDec 1, 2019

Scorsese retourne à ses amours, à savoir la grande saga mafieuse dont il a le secret ou plutôt dont il avait le secret dans le temps, jadis... il a convié à cette réunion nostalgique les comparses d'antan comme Joe Pesci et Robert de NiroScorsese retourne à ses amours, à savoir la grande saga mafieuse dont il a le secret ou plutôt dont il avait le secret dans le temps, jadis... il a convié à cette réunion nostalgique les comparses d'antan comme Joe Pesci et Robert de Niro ainsi qu'un petit nouveau, Al Pacino !... sans compter Harvey Keitel qui avait joué dans Taxi Driver !

On l'a compris, c'est un film de **** jeunes ici... qu'il a fallu rajeunir vraiment par ordinateur, l'histoire se déroulant sur quelques décennies. Alors, il ne faut pas s'étonner si nos vieux mal photoshopés ressemblent un peu aux frères Bogdanov ! c'est clairement raté et rien à faire, on n'arrive pas à s'y faire...

L'autre souci -énorme aussi celui-là- concerne la narration et le rythme qui se traînent lamentablement, car le film déambule à **** pas comme un fossile sur son déambulateur : il ne faut pas moins de 3h30 pour y arriver... éventuellement mais au bout d'un heure, les paupières se font déjà lourdes alors que cette saga tourne en rond sur elle-même comme un pépé sénile d'Alzheimer.

La réalisation reste naturellement très soignée et souvent élégante, la voix off est bel et bien là mais l'humour féroce des Affranchis ou de Casino a quasiment disparu, dilué dans les 3h30 de ce long gala d'anciens combattants qui n'en finit pas...

A dormir debout, mou et dépassé, The Irishman n'est qu'une ombre très pâle et pauvrette des gloires du temps d'avant mais la nostalgie n'est plus de saison, camarade, même si Netflix met la main à la poche, balançant le fric par les fenêtres... en vain.… Expand

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TratatatataDec 9, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The most scandalous film, barely watched, the feeling that I spent three hours in the house of the elderly, not because of the age of the heroes, but because of the burdensome plot.… Expand

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Arnold_ZiffelDec 15, 2019

TERRIBLY long.. and usually, tedious. A Who's Who of old Mafia actors; DeNiro an adenoidal caracature of himself.. repeating his lines, repeating his lines.. In the end, just a DEPRESSING excersize in Mafia bleakness; you don't care about ANYTERRIBLY long.. and usually, tedious. A Who's Who of old Mafia actors; DeNiro an adenoidal caracature of himself.. repeating his lines, repeating his lines.. In the end, just a DEPRESSING excersize in Mafia bleakness; you don't care about ANY of these people. There are moments of sudden, gory violence, all with no value. It's as if Scorcese is trying to give a Morality Lesson after all the "glamourous" Mob films of the past. The ending sucked...and I was just happy to get out of the theater. Nicely FILMED, though.. Wait to see it for free.… Expand

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namelessFeb 5, 2020

I've thought about this movie a lot. I've loved Scorsese movies for decades. But this is not good. Initially, I would rate it a 5 but on reflection, this was a complete waste of my time. I can not figure out why people are raving about it.I've thought about this movie a lot. I've loved Scorsese movies for decades. But this is not good. Initially, I would rate it a 5 but on reflection, this was a complete waste of my time. I can not figure out why people are raving about it. DeNiro is terrible. He does an impersonation of himself as a young man but he is moving like old man. I can't believe people are really watching the whole thing, they must be fast-forwarding through parts of it and not telling anyone. I have that same feeling about this movie that I had after watching any of the Star Wars 1,2,3 that Lucas went back and made. I apologize to Scorsese because you have an immense talent, but I suspect you already know it doesn't work.… Expand

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christothefuturJan 2, 2021

Love goodfellas so was high decent expectations for this. Way too long and not all that interesting.

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Colig54Dec 17, 2019

Hard to watch, tried but couldn't finish several times, slow, weird sfx, cliched to the extreme. Totally boring and way too long.

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G_KeeperDec 14, 2019

Once great actors walk through their parts in a meandering tale with occasional gore and violence. A 90 minute film might have worked. This bloated 3.5 hour film does not.

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PhuzMar 2, 2023

Pretty poor. Boring. Nothing happens. Unless you find shock value, or any value of entertainment in mafia shootings, then you will find little value in watching this.

Basically the stories of various gangsters, with zero personality,Pretty poor. Boring. Nothing happens. Unless you find shock value, or any value of entertainment in mafia shootings, then you will find little value in watching this.

Basically the stories of various gangsters, with zero personality, dislikeable characters that are also pretty damn boring humans. Badly acted and not worth your time.

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Diggler17Dec 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a horrible movie. Martin Scorsese did a marvelous job selling this to Netflix, because no one else would play it. Robert DeNiro, who acts as a military veteran, who never served and as a bad ass that couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. As a military veteran, I was disgraced by his behavior and Scorsese shouldn't make another movie and Deniro should play roles to his left heeding political space allow him to.
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RufusdogJan 13, 2020

No way to give spoilers for this movie... Just Another gangster film that takes place over decades the CGI is very bad and almost laughable because you can hear the really ancient actors voicing over themselves as young? Very Bland veryNo way to give spoilers for this movie... Just Another gangster film that takes place over decades the CGI is very bad and almost laughable because you can hear the really ancient actors voicing over themselves as young? Very Bland very boring very predictable.… Expand

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otaviosbampatoOct 1, 2020

Has extremely no porpuse and may be one of the most overrated movies on this decade only because of it's cast. Really a movie for critics. Tried to watch a full hour and yawned more times than i did in a whole year. Not to mention theHas extremely no porpuse and may be one of the most overrated movies on this decade only because of it's cast. Really a movie for critics. Tried to watch a full hour and yawned more times than i did in a whole year. Not to mention the extremely terrible CGI from netflix. only netflix could do such a trash job at making movies. Glad they are banned from oscars. Still have no idea how this is a must-wacth, people giving 10's only because of the cast and scorsese, because realistically, if the movie had been made by some other less influent director and cast, this would be a 6 at most.… Expand

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TeshDec 31, 2020

This movie made me feel like a potato because the plot makes no kinda sense which was so dumb and disappointing but I have it a point because of the dialogue potential.

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SturmhardtDec 8, 2019

Actors playing roles they should be at least 30 years younger for to be believable. It's like an olg people's home from hollywood.