The Irishman

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NickTheCritickNov 4, 2021

The ultimate gangster's epic that also works as a piece of America's history.
This movie is glorious.

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Tvdor47Nov 19, 2021

The last great american gangster movie. It's just great, those great actors back for one last movie. I rewatched it 3 or 4 times and I just keep observing new things.

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TheIrishmanJan 28, 2022

What to say ? This movie is very beautiful, unique characterizations and one of the best movies I have seen.
One of the best Martin Scorsese movies
With Al Pacino, Joseph Pesci, Robert de Niro, what else do you want from this film? This movieWhat to say ? This movie is very beautiful, unique characterizations and one of the best movies I have seen.
One of the best Martin Scorsese movies
With Al Pacino, Joseph Pesci, Robert de Niro, what else do you want from this film?
This movie is unique
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Af9372Aug 10, 2022

The movie that everyone can enjoy watching, Robert De Niro was excellent

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muqtada1Aug 31, 2022

A great movie that presented an important era in the history of the United States of America, directed by Mumtaz and Al Pacino and De Niro started with this movie, in addition to the old Joe Beachy.. they are great in this movie

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Broker2022Sep 15, 2022

This is HOW you make very good films! A well thought out story, top performing performances by the actors, perfectly photographed and very well researched. A master of his craft has delivered a masterpiece here. Thank you MARTIN SCORSESE!

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CarlElmoreNov 22, 2022

The best and most underrated Scorsese film in my opinion. Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci give career best performances in this film.

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CMCNov 10, 2019

Very entertaining, unnecessarily too long without quite becoming epic, and a somewhat predictable replay of the boys doing their mafia thing. Great acting, but De Niro is just his usual De Niro. Al Pacino does a great job of acting but theVery entertaining, unnecessarily too long without quite becoming epic, and a somewhat predictable replay of the boys doing their mafia thing. Great acting, but De Niro is just his usual De Niro. Al Pacino does a great job of acting but the film suffers because I think he was mis-cast; a more bland meathead tough-guy type was needed for that role. Joe Pesci was the surprise. He was allowed to play a more restrained, non-whiny role and he was excellent. For all of the concentration on the Teamsters stuff, I still did not feel like I learned that much new about that world. De Niro has two wives and there is no development of his relationship with either of them. There is also a lot of footage about his daughter rejecting him, but this also seems underdeveloped, forced and not convincing. There are a few cinemagraphic Scorsese "effects" moments like slow-motion crowd shots, but none of these are original in 2019, and none are gripping like some scenes from Goodfellas. While I completely agree with Scorsese's critique of the Marvel Action movies, and this is most definitely a film and not a movie, his extended critique of predictable franchises with safe money actors hits a little too close here as well.… Expand

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JamanDec 4, 2019

I thoroughly enjoyed every minute of The Irishman. OK, the age-rectifying CGI wasn't convincing - even off-putting at times - but otherwise it is a brilliantly made, engrossing film with superb performances all-round. I can't vouch for it'sI thoroughly enjoyed every minute of The Irishman. OK, the age-rectifying CGI wasn't convincing - even off-putting at times - but otherwise it is a brilliantly made, engrossing film with superb performances all-round. I can't vouch for it's historical accuracy, but who can? Joe Pesci deserves all the plaudits coming his way, he was mesmerising.… Expand

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gracjanskiJan 16, 2020

The movie is a bit too long and slow paced. In addition we saw already so many gangster movies even with the same actors, that this doesnt touch me. Anyway still a good movie.

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AndremaxDec 3, 2019

Before watching The Irishman, the impression left is that Scorcese is repeating his several movie's formula but in a three-and-a-half hour tiring. But again, director proves us opposite, movie not only makes us creating an emotional loop withBefore watching The Irishman, the impression left is that Scorcese is repeating his several movie's formula but in a three-and-a-half hour tiring. But again, director proves us opposite, movie not only makes us creating an emotional loop with characters as history is driven naturally and spontaneous.… Expand

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Moviereviewer15Nov 17, 2019

As much as I think Martin Scorsese should keep his trap shut regarding Marvel movies, if he wants millennials to have his movie be part of the 2020 Oscars’ Best Picture nominees, I will admit that #TheIrishman is really good thanks to a castAs much as I think Martin Scorsese should keep his trap shut regarding Marvel movies, if he wants millennials to have his movie be part of the 2020 Oscars’ Best Picture nominees, I will admit that #TheIrishman is really good thanks to a cast of Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci (who I call Pesky), Marvel-lovin’ Al Pacino and Ray Romano. Basically, I see it as Martin Scorsese doing a big budget movie that’s a cross of a period piece and an episode of HBO’s The Sopranos mixed with mafia vibes of Goodfellas (which I have never seen). Having seen it on the big screen, I believe people should do their best to see it in theaters that they can find it playing at. It’s a shame Netflix screwed this movie. Final rating: 4.5 stars out of 5. 9/10 ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️.5… Expand

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The3AcademySinsNov 9, 2019

The Irishman is a reflective, meditative, beautiful film from the master, Martin Scorsese. This is one of the most profound movies I have seen all year. The story is a sprawling gangster epic that truly leaves no stone un-turned. TheThe Irishman is a reflective, meditative, beautiful film from the master, Martin Scorsese. This is one of the most profound movies I have seen all year. The story is a sprawling gangster epic that truly leaves no stone un-turned. The brilliance of the story is that it does not romanticize the gangster lifestyle, but truly shows the curse of a man punished with longevity for his actions.

The acting is incredible all across the board. Robert De Niro gives a virtuoso performance. Al Pacino chews the scenery in a way that is both magnificent and desperately heartbreaking. Joe Pesci makes a triumphant return to the big screen, and he is arguably the best part of the film. The ensemble supporting cast of mobsters and political figures are all so charming and serve to fill up this world to its brim.

The de-aging technology used on De Niro, Pesci, and Pacino was expertly implemented. I actually didn't mind it at all, and it was used in such a way so that it actually served the story rather than distract from it. It's absolutely remarkable to see.

The movie is not perfect, however. It is 3 and a half hours long, and I felt every minute of that run time. I actually started to get anxious over sitting in one place for so long. Also, I felt that the way the story was told, through the characters playing telephone, got very repetitive and it sometimes sucked the life out of the movie. All in all, this is a masterpiece from a master of the craft. Definitely do not miss it!… Expand

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venom1ruJan 7, 2021

Stunningly! Great acting, shooting and editing. This is the case when time flies by, both for the heroes of the film and for the audience, despite the very long timing...

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Joe627487136Nov 30, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. It is a movie that will teach people something.. A lot of people dislike De Niro's wooden acting... Maybe it is just because they do not understand...

The acting and story is just pure gold. If you remember when JKF being assassinated and J Hoffa and Frank knowing this from a small restaurant through television broadcast... Their reaction is just pure gold (especially Hoffa).

There are a lot of interesting facts inside the story as well. Robert Kennedy failed to accused Hoffa but once JFK got his presidency and Robert immediate being promoted and took down Hoffa...

Tbh to understand this movie, it would need the audience to know a bit about politics and history (which I think is very necessarily required and this additional requirement would be my reason for 9/10 but not 10/10) but besides that is just a pure masterpiece!… Expand

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BeastJ18Nov 27, 2019

A slow burn that is meditative and introspective. Scorsese's direction is a voyeuristic look at the full life of a truck driver turned hitman. Schoonmaker does a terrific job of pacing a long story in the most effective way possible, makingA slow burn that is meditative and introspective. Scorsese's direction is a voyeuristic look at the full life of a truck driver turned hitman. Schoonmaker does a terrific job of pacing a long story in the most effective way possible, making every scene feel like an important piece of a puzzle in the growth and withering of some very important criminal figures. I hate to say that the film starts out a little rough with some unconvincing de-aging special effects and some violent action performed by De Niro as a younger man, but his movements are very telling of the actor's real age and does not look realistic, which was overcompensated by some bad foley work to make his actions sound more impactful. These small early shortcomings are soon forgotten though as the film continues and only gets more engrossing by the moment. The direction is masterful, the technical aspects are predictably great, the story is beat-for-beat brilliant and the performances are all around fantastic, especially (of course) by De Niro, Pacino and Pesci. Unsurprisingly, one of the best films of the year. One of the greatest directors of all time delivers another knockout.… Expand

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JLuis_001Nov 19, 2019

When talking about Martin Scorsese's movies, people usually talk about gangster movies. This is something that in a unfortunate measure encloses the director in a small niche which is somewhat sad considering he's a director who has dabbledWhen talking about Martin Scorsese's movies, people usually talk about gangster movies. This is something that in a unfortunate measure encloses the director in a small niche which is somewhat sad considering he's a director who has dabbled many other genres but obviously several of his most famous movies are gangster films. Now with The Irishman I think to some extent Scorsese delivers his dream epic and also an end point.
I'm not saying I think he won't make a gangster movie again but where can he go next after this one? I can't help watching this movie as the twilight of a career for everyone involved. I mean from Niro to Pacino to Joe Pesci and Scorsese himself.

As I said The Irishman is his epic, not the best film of his filmography but that doesn't diminish it in any way. After all, I think that for all his devoted followers like me, this is the movie that was needed of him: A phenomenal drama and at the same time a resolution.
A film that transports you to films like Goodfellas and Casino but still offering something new and rewarding and that's surprising because if you consider the simple core of the movie - The career of a hitman like Frank Sheeran - Scorsese transforms it into a story that involves: Politics, corruption, violence and death.
Frank is the center of the story and all the way we go with him takes us to his sad and lonely final step because the story never ceases to be his, but that's the beauty of The Irishman. Externally it might seem like a very practical story but the whole journey we go through and all the events that it encompasses make it a fabulous experience.

The duration? Yes, it's huge but any tested film lover I think has seen movies of the same length or even longer so I don't think it's a problem. But the casual viewer? Maybe it could be intimidating but it is worth it. Honestly it's worth it. It's worth it for the performances, for the story, for its direction and for its ambition.

And what else can I say, if a movie involving Martin Scorsese, Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci doesn't move your interest?
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goodfellas100Nov 1, 2019

Classis Scorsese! When you watch a film over three and a half hours long and it never tires, you know you've witnessed a brilliant movie. You would be insane to miss this on the big screen. For me it doesn't quite match the genius ofClassis Scorsese! When you watch a film over three and a half hours long and it never tires, you know you've witnessed a brilliant movie. You would be insane to miss this on the big screen. For me it doesn't quite match the genius of Goodfellas. But I know many people would disagree with me.… Expand

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amheretojudgeNov 27, 2019

So what do you do when you have defined the genre, sealed it tight, preserved with time that keeps mining excelsior from it. You open the bottle, says Marty.

The Irishman The director Martin Scorsese tells his story, his perspective, hisSo what do you do when you have defined the genre, sealed it tight, preserved with time that keeps mining excelsior from it. You open the bottle, says Marty.

The Irishman

The director Martin Scorsese tells his story, his perspective, his unbiased take visually. He is one of the few directors alive and working passionately, hungrily(!)- You'd think that maturity over the years would decay his obsession, but he is latched onto that young man's game like any other new filmmaker trying to make his or her mark.- and sophisticatedly that brought the "catalyst" element into the TO-DO list of a director. I mean, think about it, his films spend more time on slow motion shots,- in this said-overly-long-but-you-don't-actually-want-shorter runtime the slow motion takes are basically the front page cover that comes in like fliers in such biographies- elaborated jokes and dead silence where Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino alike dicey actors chews the script paper, the rest of the blah-blah historical events are fast forwarded with long physical sequences. Now if you look into those thousands and thousands of storyboards, Marty though not writing the script; the screenwriter Steven Zaillian did a fabulous job, is in control of the film more than you'd imagine. Never have I seen his film, where a footage falls short or the displayed images fall flat. Everything hits the sweet spot right into your heart. And this one, the most. Especially for me. The Irishman is a surprisingly satisfying and oddly a perfect end; if he makes it his last of the gangster genre, to all the films that he has piled upon his desk. The show that is placed so delicately in front of us, is neither an answer to escape nor salvation nor payback nor some bloodlusted revenge. It is exactly what Marty did, does. Remembering those times, simply that. The final act is one of the finest things I have experienced in recent times.… Expand

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ccalciumNov 17, 2019

Excellent first 2/3rds, admittedly the third act does drag and over-indulges a bit, but it's not enough to mar this excellent film. The focus is on the characters and their struggles, without too much focus on gore and violence, it justExcellent first 2/3rds, admittedly the third act does drag and over-indulges a bit, but it's not enough to mar this excellent film. The focus is on the characters and their struggles, without too much focus on gore and violence, it just cracks on: Someone needs to go, 10 second scene of the deed, move back to the story. Loved it.… Expand

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PalpetineSheevMar 20, 2020

The perfect culmination of the careers of all four major legends involved in this production.

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m15964Nov 30, 2019

It's really interesting to watch De Niro and Pacino together in this absolutely magnificent movie from one of the great directors of all tome, Martin Scorsese. The story of this film is full of details that writer surely did his best for itIt's really interesting to watch De Niro and Pacino together in this absolutely magnificent movie from one of the great directors of all tome, Martin Scorsese. The story of this film is full of details that writer surely did his best for it and obviously the director made it in a very professional way. Undoubtedly, The Irishman is one of the best films in Scorsese's career.
Don't forget that this film finally ended acting in bad movies from Pacino and De Niro, this means maybe we would watch them in better projects than before, and it's really good for their fans.… Expand

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theredskyDec 1, 2019

Martin Scorsese is still at the top of his game even after directing for more than 50 years. This is one of my favorite Scorsese films that he has directed behind Goodfellas and Taxi Driver. This film came so close to becoming a masterpieceMartin Scorsese is still at the top of his game even after directing for more than 50 years. This is one of my favorite Scorsese films that he has directed behind Goodfellas and Taxi Driver. This film came so close to becoming a masterpiece if it wasn’t for the first 30 minutes being a little too confusing. It was a little hard to understand what was going on but I eventually caught on to what was happening. There is not one bad performance in this film. Every actor brings their A-game especially Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, and Al Pacino. Each of them is incredible in their roles and adds many different layers to their respective characters but I felt Joe Pesci did the best job. He made Russell Bufalino seem like an intimidating but kind character that was always intriguing to watch. Robert De Niro made his character, Frank Sheeran, seem like a hardcore badass who didn’t make enough time for his family and Al Pacino made Jimmy Hoffa feel like a kind yet hotheaded and naive man. The script and de aging effects done on these characters is great also. Most films that use de aging and aging effects don’t like that great in the light but Martin Scorsese found a way to make it look really good. The actors make these effects even better. When they are made to look younger, the actors use their physical performance to look younger and the same when they are aged to look older. They use their physical performance to make themselves feel older. Even though the movie is 3 and a half hours long, I never felt the runtime. The story is always investing even when it is confusing. I was never bored throughout the course of the film. The last hour of the film was fantastic. If you have seen the trailers then you know the film has Jimmy Hoffa in it played by Al Pacino and the last hour “deals” with him. It’s beautifully executed and acting and the final scene is heartbreaking yet intriguing. Although this is far from Scorsese’s first look at mobsters and gangsters, this film does enough that is unique to differentiate itself from his other works. The soundtrack choices were great and fit the tone of the film pretty well and all the other technical aspects were done pretty well. Overall, The Irishman is yet again another great look at mobsters with fantastic performances, a compelling story, and fantastic direction from Martin Scorsese.… Expand

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BeardedYodaJan 25, 2020

The Irishman is a well crafted and intriguing movie that is entertaining, emotional and just generally really great. There isn't really anything else to say besides you should watch it if you haven't.

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ArthuuDec 2, 2019

Outstanding writing served with top notch themed noir plot and memorable characters played by holywood's greatest; big tribute to Goodfellas and a must watch in general

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gustavoriquelmeDec 4, 2019

And Scorsese did it again. I'm gonna talk about The Irishman in three words: What a picture.

Besides that, it's one of the greatest 2019 films for sure. An amazing direction, a great script, and memorable performances are enough to make thisAnd Scorsese did it again. I'm gonna talk about The Irishman in three words: What a picture.

Besides that, it's one of the greatest 2019 films for sure. An amazing direction, a great script, and memorable performances are enough to make this film a masterpiece.… Expand

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Mohammad-YaghiDec 8, 2019

Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci are incredible !!
Its really that the gold never rusts

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TheRealSantaDec 12, 2019

This became one of my favorite films ever. I´d say that The Irishman is the best movies that Scorsese has ever made.

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FaultlinespineNov 30, 2019

Very well made, character-driven drama with extraordinary performances by all. The world building and attention to detail really invests you in the story. It manages to balance realism and no frills grit with entertainment value very well.

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FalzalatDec 1, 2019

The music selections were great. The shooting scenario is great. all the scenes were like a work of art. a great film with great attention to detail. From the smallest player to the leading roles, everyone has performed perfectly.

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LouAnnDDec 2, 2019

This is a rare film that continuously captivates. Acting is superb. Every frame seems lovingly filmed. Reminds of the good old days of good movies.

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SphericalDec 2, 2019

A harrowing tale. Plays great on a TV, regardless of what some might say.

The movie is almost a full reunion of all the actors we’ve grown accustomed with seeing in mobster cinema—and boy can they act!

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SaharMDec 2, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. That is one of the best mobvie in dicade. The acting is perfect and when you wach the movie you want follow it… Expand

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saitoroi147Dec 8, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Ótima atuação de Robert De Niro, ótima composição de cenas além de o roteiro ser bem desenvolvido. Apesar de longo, o filme mostra como as gangues trabalhavam e como elas influenciavam e eram influenciadas .… Expand

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Gustavo2003Dec 16, 2019

O Irlandês é filme épico maravilhoso, cansativo, mas compreensível as três horas e meia, pois precisa desse tem tempo para desenvolver seu belíssimo roteiro ,e seus personagens profundos e cheios de questões sobre suas vidas. Melhor montagemO Irlandês é filme épico maravilhoso, cansativo, mas compreensível as três horas e meia, pois precisa desse tem tempo para desenvolver seu belíssimo roteiro ,e seus personagens profundos e cheios de questões sobre suas vidas. Melhor montagem do ano, roteiro profundo e belíssimo e direção de Scorsese perfeita!… Expand

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QlachPLDec 28, 2019

Beautiful finish of classic Scorsese’s mafia saga. Higheast lvl of cinema, best acting, amazing script and best directing. Hats off

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Samydubat7Jan 4, 2020

Very good movie and excellents actors. Martin Scorsese is a huge screen director and he is exceptional.

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ItalodosSantosJan 13, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Nada satisfaz tanto quanto uma história que se inicia e termina perfeitamente, pena que o rejuvenescimento não ficou tão bom e nem a cena do Robert agredindo o dono da padaria.… Expand

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toxicDevilFeb 9, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An intriguing and gripping insider story on the life of mafia and gangsters. For yet another time, we see the collaboration of veteran actors De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci and the captain of the ship Martin Scorsese.

Scorsese's storytelling is out of this world. Right from the first scene where Frank(De Niro) talks about "painting houses" to the last scene where everyone is old and in jail, it is just outstanding. The non-linear narrative has been used to perfection. It is a story of loyalty, regret and betrayal.

The performances are so good and an incredible amount of character depth has been created.
Frank Sheeran is a retired war soldier who is now a truck driver. ONce an army man, always an army man. He only follows orders and never takes the initiative. Is often confused and flusteres and has no idea about what has to be done.

Russel(Joe Pesci) is a very intimidating gangster. His character is very subtle- everything is inhis control, he runs the show. BUt it never seems like it.

Jimmy Hoffa(AL Pacino) in some aspects, is just the opposite of Russel. He is "at the top", but is narcissistic and egoistic. It eventually leads to his downfall.

The de-aging is exceptional. It is unobtrusive and isn't conspicuous. BUt you can make them LOOK young, you can't make them ACT young. Throughout the movie De Niro has these stiff shoulders, which is so out of sync with respect to his character's looks and age. It seemed
off for the whole length of the movie.

But nevertheless, this is yet another masterpiece. A swansong to all those years of collaboration and masterpieces couldn't have been better. Don't mind the 3.5 hour length. Definitely worth it.… Expand

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WedhroJun 6, 2020

There's not much to say: a masterpiece with a terrific cast and one of the best (if not THE best) De Niro acting performances. Anyway, I suggest watching it at home in 2-3 sessions, like a mini-series, because it's simply too long and notThere's not much to say: a masterpiece with a terrific cast and one of the best (if not THE best) De Niro acting performances. Anyway, I suggest watching it at home in 2-3 sessions, like a mini-series, because it's simply too long and not paced enough to be enjoyable in a single session.… Expand

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SylophAug 8, 2020

I haven't seen many Italian mob films, but I feel like I might have hit the upper echelon of mob films with this one. The characters were phenomenal and very well played out, the choice of actors and actresses were on point for the charactersI haven't seen many Italian mob films, but I feel like I might have hit the upper echelon of mob films with this one. The characters were phenomenal and very well played out, the choice of actors and actresses were on point for the characters too. I really liked that it felt as though I was in Frank's mind as he was telling the story, it really pulled me in. All in all it's a fantastic film and I would recommend it if you've got three hours to spare.… Expand

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DCgaming93Aug 14, 2020

Long film, please be ready for a long night!
The story is very good, it's layered well and has a good pace throughout which is hard for a film this long, amazing cast boosts this to a 9. If it was maybe 45 mins shorter it could of been a 10.

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WtbCeb1949Mar 14, 2021

You could feel the characters. The plot was real-ish and it kept your interest from beginning to end.

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shumatOct 11, 2022

the film was very good but i would extended by some time to enjoy more the scenes..

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justindelaneyFeb 5, 2022

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. long, but good. The scenes with CGI were kind of trash imho. The movie should have been done in two parts probably. Cool story. My friend Austin loves it.… Expand

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Richard552Aug 10, 2022

I had the surreal sensation of witnessing an all-time classic reveal itself before my eyes.
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BHBarryDec 8, 2019

“The Irishman” stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino in this epic saga of mob life in post World War II America. Based on the book by Charles Brandt and screenplay by Steven Zaillian, and ably directed by Martin Scorcese, the film“The Irishman” stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino in this epic saga of mob life in post World War II America. Based on the book by Charles Brandt and screenplay by Steven Zaillian, and ably directed by Martin Scorcese, the film traces the life of Frank Sheehan (Mr. De Niro) as he rises from meat truck driver to a confidant of Jimmy Hoffa with ties to the “bosses” of the underworld. The film relies upon and uses “flashback” techniques which, if not done properly, might otherwise interfere with the viewer’s experience. In this instance, however, Mr. Scorcese masterfully utilizes the process to tell a story that, in spite of its 209 minutes of screen time, moves smoothly and rapidly from scene to scene. I give the film an 8 for affording the audience a gratifying theatrical experience and, in addition, for giving it the opportunity to witness the extraordinary acting talents of its 3 main stars as they perform under the magical wand of its director.… Expand

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TyranianApr 22, 2020

Maybe not Scorsese's best film but brilliantly-made nonetheless, with all Scorsese's trademarks and great acting.

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JoeCoolMar 15, 2020

Superb acting, excelent directing, beautiful cinematography but just too darn long. Otherwise this would have been a masterpiece. I doubt I'd want to see it again.

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tropicAcesNov 1, 2019

Everyone will talk about De Niro and Pacino, and rightfully so, but it’s Joe Pesci that stole the show and broke my heart.

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swingNov 22, 2019

Loved the acting. Loved the story. That said, it wasn't as good as Casino or close to Goodfellas. It was basically about this crime family mobster and his life. Mostly it had to do with Jimmy Hoffa and evets of the day, like the Bay ofLoved the acting. Loved the story. That said, it wasn't as good as Casino or close to Goodfellas. It was basically about this crime family mobster and his life. Mostly it had to do with Jimmy Hoffa and evets of the day, like the Bay of Pigs failed invasion, the assasination of the Kennedys, and more. The biggest problem I had with the movie was it's length. It easily could have been cut by 1 hour. Maybe because it's Netflix, they wanted a long movie. But, the movie was compelling and I was able to sit through it with just a little squirming.… Expand

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Compi24Dec 14, 2019

Martin Scorsese frees himself from the bonds of typical studio parameters with "The Irishman," his first foray into alternative media distribution, and -- to be sure -- a solid one. I would, however, be lying if I said I wasn't a bit let downMartin Scorsese frees himself from the bonds of typical studio parameters with "The Irishman," his first foray into alternative media distribution, and -- to be sure -- a solid one. I would, however, be lying if I said I wasn't a bit let down by the certain elements in play here. Perhaps, it's the media-fuelled hype train powering this movie into the heights of my "most anticipated for the rest of the year" list, but a lot of the fuss made over the length, tech and certain cast members in this movie just didn't come across the way I worry they were supposed to. Was the de-aging impressive? I mean. Not really? It's nowhere near the level of distractingly bad that some have been saying it is, but, again, the impression it made in any direction was slight. Was the three-and-a-half hour runtime justified in the end? Startlingly, no. There are numerous moments, bits of dialogue, and even scenes that either repeat ideas we're already well-acquainted with or add nothing to the overall product as a whole. So why did I like this movie so much? Enter the final act, which tries (and mostly succeeds in) contextualizing the whole of what you've just watched, ultimately shaping the movie at large into one of the more mournful dirges on lost life, time and innocence that I've seen in quite some time. It really gave me pause to see Scorsese and Co. wax so pensively on the subject matter and characters at hand. It approached a plane of near-meta proportions and I was deeply taken by it all. I just wish we got there a tad quicker.

All in all, this is (I assume) a fitting end to Scorsese's reign as gangster movie maestro in chief. Sure, I've seen him do more with less in the subgenre, but it was nice to see the big man step up to the plate one last time.… Expand

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moviemitch96Nov 28, 2019

IBeing a huge Martin Scorsese fan, especially his films in which Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci star (Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Casino), along with the fact that this would be Scorsese's final time working with both of these legendary actorsIBeing a huge Martin Scorsese fan, especially his films in which Robert De Niro and Joe Pesci star (Goodfellas, Raging Bull, Casino), along with the fact that this would be Scorsese's final time working with both of these legendary actors (Pesci declined to come out of retirement a reported 40 times when offered his role in this film), I was greatly anticipating this film suffice to say! In this film, De Niro plays a retired mobster that reflects back on his past involvement with a crime family (led by Pesci) and how he got involved with the criminal activities and eventual disappearance of political mobster Jimmy Hoffa (a stellar Al Pacino). And while it's definitely ambitious and features some brilliant performances from its all-star cast as expected, storywise, it simply felt all too familiar to me in several regards, not to say this was entirely bad, as it contained many great homages to previous classic crime/mafia films (Goodfellas, Casino, The Godfather trilogy), the list goes on and on. However, while the amount of winks and nods was welcomed and fun to see, at times it felt a little excessive to the point of seeming like fan service. As for the actors, De Niro gives his most complex, but also his most sentimental performance to date, as does Pesci. Their performances really did feel like a culmination of everything great they've ever done in their career, and especially in their past mob movies. Pacino however nearly steals the show as the hot-headed and eccentric Jimmy Hoffa. As for the rest of the story and other elements, like I said before, several scenes and a few plot points felt all too familiar, but the dialogue and character interaction in most scenes kept things pretty interesting for the most part. I will also say that the de-aging effects used for De Niro and some of the other actors actually worked surprisingly well and didn't appear too obvious or gimmicky to me at all. However, the last half hour or so when they're all old felt a little too sentimentally forced and corny to me, and this is where I began to feel underwhelmed, even by the time the last scene/shot was shown, which I will admit was a simple yet memorable shot. Overall, it's crazy long (three and a half hours!!!) and therefore does drag a little in spots throughout, but it serves for the most part as a satisfying, albeit slightly underwhelming end of an era for Scorsese, De Niro, and Pesci and their mob movies together.… Expand

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bfoore90Mar 27, 2020

De Niro, Pesci and Pacino were absolutely incredible in this with Pacino probably putting on on of the best performances I've seen from him in a few years. At least since that Paterno biopic that he did for HBO. The "Irishman" isn't one ofDe Niro, Pesci and Pacino were absolutely incredible in this with Pacino probably putting on on of the best performances I've seen from him in a few years. At least since that Paterno biopic that he did for HBO. The "Irishman" isn't one of one Scorsese's best, i still feel The Departed holds that mantra but its certainly damn good.… Expand

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Brent_MarchantNov 29, 2019

Marin Scorsese's effort to "get the band back together again" for one last hurrah in the gangster movie genre initially struck me as a potentially sad attempt at trying to relive past glory. However, after having seen this offering, I wasMarin Scorsese's effort to "get the band back together again" for one last hurrah in the gangster movie genre initially struck me as a potentially sad attempt at trying to relive past glory. However, after having seen this offering, I was pleasantly surprised at how much I liked it, especially the excellent performances of Al Pacino and Joe Pesci. The 3.5-hour runtime was, admittedly, quite intimidating, too, though much of the film (except perhaps the last half hour) moves along at a surprisingly breezy pace, not at all indicative of its true length. And, of course, there was the gratuitousness factor, an element that, thankfully, didn't really factor in nearly as much as I expected it might. With all that said, don't let preconceptions hold you back from seeing this one; you're likely to walk away pleasantly surprised.… Expand

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TedDawsonDec 4, 2019

A good one. De-Age-Technology was weird - especially on the eyes - To me De-Niro looked like Face-Swapped-Deepfaked with Robert Patrick. If you also put aside the question if Frank painted that much houses and esp. painted that ONE house -A good one. De-Age-Technology was weird - especially on the eyes - To me De-Niro looked like Face-Swapped-Deepfaked with Robert Patrick. If you also put aside the question if Frank painted that much houses and esp. painted that ONE house - you can watch a good mobster movie that also gave me a lot of emotions and connection to the characters.… Expand

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AxeTJan 5, 2020

Highly anticipated for years, the re-teaming of Pacino and De Niro orchestrated by Scorsese… yes it's very long and yes yet another epic gangster tale and disappointingly on such a stale subject: Jimmy Hoffa… yet it still plays! Pesci,Highly anticipated for years, the re-teaming of Pacino and De Niro orchestrated by Scorsese… yes it's very long and yes yet another epic gangster tale and disappointingly on such a stale subject: Jimmy Hoffa… yet it still plays! Pesci, Keitel and the cast in their element are can't miss. And it's not the amazing and eerie de-aging visual effects that stand out but Bob's wrong blue eyes (which reminded of Robin Williams for some reason). His vile violent thug you side with anyway is nothing new, and neither is Al's bravado but you can't help but take it under Marty's masterful spell.… Expand

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RyanlJan 23, 2020

This film is in my opinion one of 2019's best films, and Martin Scorsese delivers another powerful motion picture. My only flaws with this film is that it can be slow at times and a little hard to follow, as well as its incredibly lengthyThis film is in my opinion one of 2019's best films, and Martin Scorsese delivers another powerful motion picture. My only flaws with this film is that it can be slow at times and a little hard to follow, as well as its incredibly lengthy runtime. But other than that, this film excels in storytelling, acting performances, and its impressive costume design.… Expand

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RalfbergsDec 18, 2019

While I found this movie really good, I still think it could've been shorter plus was slow paced at times. But other than that GREAT actors and director and plot (even though people from those times say not truly depicted what happened, butWhile I found this movie really good, I still think it could've been shorter plus was slow paced at times. But other than that GREAT actors and director and plot (even though people from those times say not truly depicted what happened, but still great story)… Expand

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Rebecca31Nov 10, 2019

The highly anticipated The Irishman has finally hit cinemas so don’t miss the chance to see it on the big screen. I’m not being dramatic but if you want to see this in a cinema you’ll only have a couple of weeks before it’s gone. Not to worryThe highly anticipated The Irishman has finally hit cinemas so don’t miss the chance to see it on the big screen. I’m not being dramatic but if you want to see this in a cinema you’ll only have a couple of weeks before it’s gone. Not to worry because all you Netflix fans will be able to watch it from the comfort of your own home at the end of the month with the option of pausing for as many bathroom breaks as you’ll need. At three and a half hours long The Irishman probably won’t appeal to some cinemagoers, although if you just resist the urge to buy a gallon of coke then you’ll be fine.

Directed by Martin Scorsese and filled to the brim with a standout cast. Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Anna Paquin, Stephen Graham, Harvey Keitel, the list goes on and I won’t name everyone but there are more than a few faces you’ll recognise. Spanning decades, The Irishman is told from the point of view of mobster/hitman Frank Sheeran (De Niro). I really loved this film, a brilliantly written story, and what stood out the most for me aside from the acting was the script. Fast-paced, witty with a bit of dark humour thrown into the mix. It feels authentic, it’s unexpectedly emotional and will make you laugh. The acting from everyone is exceptional but particularly Joe Pesci’s performance stole the show for me. Regarding the lengthy running time, I did feel it was a little too long. For the most part I was engaged but in the last act of the film it was starting to feel dragged out. Almost like Scorsese didn’t want it to end, but can we blame him? He’s given us the best performances from De Niro, Pacino and Pesci in years. There was enough material here that this could have easily been a mini-series. Each to their own, the running time isn’t bothering everyone but The Irishman could have lost 10 or 15 minutes easily.

The digital de-aging of the main characters is something I was concerned about as we’ve seen this technology used a few times now and it’s clearly getting better. I was worried it would be distracting and look a little silly but this is far from true. It isn’t quite perfect yet but I’m sure it’s only a matter of time, more importantly it’s at a point where you it doesn’t take you out of the film and you quickly forget about it. Although it looks impressive and gave Scorsese the opportunity to make a film over a few decades using the actors he wanted I believe there is a fine line between using CGI to make current actors look older or younger and using it to replace them completely. Makeup can only do so much and CGI needs to step in if you want to make the likes of De Niro and Pesci look significantly younger. The technology has improved to this point where you can use it in a film without it being too much of a distraction but to use it to bring back a dead actor (yes I’m talking about James Dean) then it’s gone too far. The day CGI is used to replace actors completely and taking a performance away from a living actor then it’s the day it’s gone too far and I dread to think what will happen to film if this idea gains popularity. Scorsese has shown us how it should be used in The Irishman and the result is a truly terrific film you won’t want to miss. The Irishman was never going to be at Goodfellas level. As far as I’m concerned The Godfather I, II and Goodfellas are peak gangster movies and nothing will ever beat them. Film fans take the time to see The Irishman, highly recommended.… Expand

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RatedRexNov 29, 2019

The pacing is a little uneven, which causes the first half of the movie to be a little hard to follow. But the movie picks up at around the 2-hour mark. Robert De Niro was outstanding in the lead role. It is his best performance sinceThe pacing is a little uneven, which causes the first half of the movie to be a little hard to follow. But the movie picks up at around the 2-hour mark. Robert De Niro was outstanding in the lead role. It is his best performance since "Raging Bull." Joe Pesci is also very good. I thought Al Pacino was miscast as Jimmy Hoffa. Overall, the movie is a must-see for anyone who loves cinema.… Expand

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HTGamerDec 11, 2019

The Irishman is a great crime drama film directed by Martin Scorcese, starring Robert de Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino and many others. It tells the story of a real mafia gangster (the eponymous Irishman) based on a book published some yearsThe Irishman is a great crime drama film directed by Martin Scorcese, starring Robert de Niro, Joe Pesci, Al Pacino and many others. It tells the story of a real mafia gangster (the eponymous Irishman) based on a book published some years ago.

The Irishman is a very well-made film, every actor is amazing. The plot is about the influence of organized crime in the post-WW2 era America. The story even touches on the human side of what it means to be a killer working for the mafia, how it affects the person and its family, and the aftermath of the truth getting out. And since this film is set in decades past, we see some amazing de-aging technology implemented to restore de Niro, Pesci and Pacino to their relative youth.

But while viewing The Irishman I couldn't escape the feeling that I was basically watching a modern version of The Godfather films or some other influential mafia movie. That's why I'm not awarding this awesome film a full 10/10 score. It just doesn't feel original.

Maybe if you haven't watched The Godfather you'll appreciate The Irishman more than I did. But I repeat, this is an awesome movie directed by a master director and starring great actors.… Expand

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TrailesqueMay 6, 2020

This has to be the last hurrah for the great De Niro and Pesci, doing another Scorsese flick together. Here they are not always believably playing young(ish) men some of the time. If this was just a gangster flick, it would not be a greatThis has to be the last hurrah for the great De Niro and Pesci, doing another Scorsese flick together. Here they are not always believably playing young(ish) men some of the time. If this was just a gangster flick, it would not be a great one, but it is memorable because it is more than that. This is a tale about morality and loyalty. It presents the life story of a decent, loyal guy, a devoted family man and trustworthy buddy - who is also a crook and a cold-blooded killer, a Mafia operative and hit man, a guy who would shoot a friend in the face or the back if it was called for. The long ending and slow start recall the films of an earlier era, as does the prolonged presentation of the Jimmy Hoffa story.… Expand

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KeithDowNov 10, 2019

There’s no question Martin Scorsese has forever left his mark on cinema. Still to this day he serves as the ordained staunchest defender of cinema. And when his maker finally reclaims him to the grandest of Wonder Theaters in the heavensThere’s no question Martin Scorsese has forever left his mark on cinema. Still to this day he serves as the ordained staunchest defender of cinema. And when his maker finally reclaims him to the grandest of Wonder Theaters in the heavens above, he’ll deservedly be placed on the Mount Rushmore of cinema down here on earth, forever perched just a bit higher and with far greater permanence than us regular folk.

This review won’t be some drawn out ode to one of the greatest filmmakers of all time—and in particular our favorite director. His latest flick, ‘The Irishman,’ is magnanimous in its breadth and scale, though it isn’t perfect. We wish the blood effects used throughout the film were practical instead of CGI. The Canada Dry product placement is nagging. The decision to cast Action Bronson for a certain scene is downright bizarre and the ending should’ve been edited down, shaving off some of the bloated 3.5 hour run time.

Yet think about what this film represents. We have Scorsese directing De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci along with a veritable “who’s who” of the gangster genre. It’s a once-in-a-lifetime reunion of what is called the “New Hollywood” era of cinema, the movement in American film history from the mid-1960s to the early 1980s when a new generation of young actors and filmmakers came to prominence in the U.S.

We were fortunate enough to see this film at the gorgeous and historic Belasco Theatre. The experience felt like a throwback to the golden age of cinema. We’ll always cherish the memory and be thankful for all the enjoyment and pleasure Mr. Scorsese has given us over the years. If you’ve benefited the same, see the movie in select theaters now or on Netflix beginning November 27th.… Expand

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MehrshadNPOct 5, 2021

A beautiful story that's been well written and beautifully portraited by a talented cast.
The production design, specially the cinematography and costume design, is brilliant.
The actors had put their best effort to show us something new;A beautiful story that's been well written and beautifully portraited by a talented cast.
The production design, specially the cinematography and costume design, is brilliant.
The actors had put their best effort to show us something new; although at some points their age is distracting both them and the audience.
Despite the well resulted partnership of Scorsese and Schoonmaker, some parts of the movie suffers from bad editing.… Expand

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fifi3Jan 16, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a great movie because of how it made a mob movie related to a universal theme. It ends with De Niro contemplating whether everything he did was worth it, dying alone and estranged from his family; scared of what's to come. The acting all around was magnificent. The only real flaw is how long it was. I don't mind the length being longer than most films, because of the detailed storytelling, but I do think that this could have been shortened here and there.… Expand

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MallRat15Feb 17, 2020

Great performances by DeNiro and Pacino, however the movie drags a bit too much. It is great storytelling at times but often gets a little slow with not much development. Some of the CGI wasn't the greatest with the de aging and at timesGreat performances by DeNiro and Pacino, however the movie drags a bit too much. It is great storytelling at times but often gets a little slow with not much development. Some of the CGI wasn't the greatest with the de aging and at times looked a bit sloppy. Enjoyed the score and cinematography just wasn't one of the best of the year in my opinion.… Expand

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wevertonaguiiarDec 4, 2019

Obviamente esse é um bom filme, porém poderia ser ótimo. Dá pra sentir facilmente as 3h30; a família do personagem principal poderia ter sido mais bem explorada; e falta tensão aqui. Mas o elenco e o roteiro são bons e conseguem carregar oObviamente esse é um bom filme, porém poderia ser ótimo. Dá pra sentir facilmente as 3h30; a família do personagem principal poderia ter sido mais bem explorada; e falta tensão aqui. Mas o elenco e o roteiro são bons e conseguem carregar o filme.… Expand

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MarkHReviewsDec 9, 2019

In a recent “New York Times” op-ed piece, Martin Scorsese wrote that “cinema was about revelation — aesthetic, emotional and spiritual revelation. It was about characters — the complexity of people and their contradictory and sometimesIn a recent “New York Times” op-ed piece, Martin Scorsese wrote that “cinema was about revelation — aesthetic, emotional and spiritual revelation. It was about characters — the complexity of people and their contradictory and sometimes paradoxical natures, the way they can hurt one another and love one another and suddenly come face to face with themselves.” By Scorsese’s definition, “The Irishman” is a sober success.

The film centers on Frank Sheeran (Robert DeNiro), a low-level Philadelphia mobster. Early on, Sheehan catches the eye of mob boss Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and becomes his enforcer and fixer. Eventually, he enters the orbit of Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino) and, under Hoffa’s patronage, rises through the ranks of the Teamsters Union.

One of the most interesting and powerful elements of “The Irishman” is its fascinating shift in tone. (With a running time of 3:29, there’s plenty of time for shifting tonality.) The first 2:30 offers consistent, relatively straightforward character development interspersed with Scorsese’s trademark penchant for brutal violence. After the climactic action scene, the final forty-five minutes of the film take on a gray, mournful, almost wistful tone that is all the more powerful because it stands in such stark contrast to the rest of the film. The ultimate power of this film resides in Sheeran’s reckoning, or lack of reckoning, with himself in the final act.

Clearly, the all-star cast is key to the success of “The Irishman.” The juxtaposition of acting styles is particularly gratifying. As Hoffa, Al Pacino chews the scenery in an occasionally over-the-top performance that is reminiscent of his early work in 1975’s “Dog Day Afternoon.” In stark contrast, Pesci offers a master class in understatement, as the viewer soon learns that the raise of an eyebrow or a small hand gesture can signify the difference between life and death. Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano, Anna Paquin and Bobby Cannavale lend their skills to slight roles along the way.

CGI is another star of the film. Seen most recently, and much more gratifyingly, in this year’s “Terminator: Dark Fate,” computer-driven de-aging of characters appears to be the next big thing. In this film, however, it’s clear that, unlike Norma Desmond, this technology is not yet ready for its close-up.

Critiquing films is, at its best, an exercise in subjectivity. It’s impossible not to be influenced by the previous body of work of the director, the writers and the key actors. It seems likely that this film, if associated with an unknown director and cast, would not have garnered the universal acclaim bestowed on “The Irishman.” This film, particularly the funereal tone of its final act, may rise to emotional heights not fully earned because viewers ultimately see “The Irishman” as an anticipatory elegy for a renowned director and a set of beloved actors who are much closer to the ends of their careers than to their beginnings.… Expand

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DerekReideDec 20, 2019

A well-done adaptation, done by the legendary Martin Scorsese. Although a very slow movie, it works so well to keep your attention all throughout the three and a half hours of storytelling that probably could never be achieved by any otherA well-done adaptation, done by the legendary Martin Scorsese. Although a very slow movie, it works so well to keep your attention all throughout the three and a half hours of storytelling that probably could never be achieved by any other director. I’ve heard a lot of people bash the movie for being too slow and too long, but I wasn’t in that category. For what it was, I thought this was a great pace for this type of film. Granted, this could be one of the last films that bring back the vibes of 70’s cinema, although this genre of the slower-paced, deeper toned film may never die down. Overall the acting was superb, the visuals, especially the de-aging, was great for the most part, and the story really took its time to tell itself, which I really appreciated. Definitely a one-time watch, though.… Expand

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BrunoVn00Dec 5, 2019

Yes, it is TOO LONG. I didn't feel like the movie needed to be three and a half hours long to tell the story it wanted to tell. I feel like the main theme and the point of the movie could've fit perfectly in a two and a half hour long movie.Yes, it is TOO LONG. I didn't feel like the movie needed to be three and a half hours long to tell the story it wanted to tell. I feel like the main theme and the point of the movie could've fit perfectly in a two and a half hour long movie. At points it seemed like the movie dragged too much. There were a lot of scenes that were just boring because of the uninteresting situation, but those scenes were saved by wonderful performances. That is a point I will not deny: The performances are just fantastic. Probably one of the best acted films I've seen all year. This is a movie in which I don't know how to feel, because, like I said, at points it lost my interest, but at other points I thought it was the best film of the year. Its good moments are fantastic and to me, the ending saves the movie completely.

Besides the overly long runtime, I noticed some editing and sound issues. I don't know but at points I noticed that the ADR was poorly edited. At some points I saw a character move his lips and there was no audio or it was delayed. There was one point in the movie where there was an editing mistake that felt so amateur: There was a shot and then abruptly cut to another shot, like if the editor messed up. Also there is a scene where the characters are at like a party and, while it's not a crowded and loud place, the scene sounded as if the characters were in a quiet room with a radio playing music in the background, so distracting.

Other than that, I feel like this movie was great. I know this might not be a movie for everyone. It has tons of complicated dialogue and the movie relies heavily in dialogue and narration. There's little to no visual storytelling or music (specifically, original score). This movie is tedious but I don't think it's bad or boring.… Expand

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ajzeg01Jan 10, 2020

Speaking of Netflix, they also put out an epic crime drama masterpiece by Martin Scorsese. This movie is pretty great! The performances are all excellent, the story is never slow or boring despite the 3.5 hour runtime and the effects areSpeaking of Netflix, they also put out an epic crime drama masterpiece by Martin Scorsese. This movie is pretty great! The performances are all excellent, the story is never slow or boring despite the 3.5 hour runtime and the effects are incredible! The ageing and de-ageing effects make Prometheus and TRON Legacy look worse than they already did! It’s barely noticeable, way more convincing than Tarkin and Leia in Rogue One. This movie has a very classic feel with its actors and setting and subject matter, but at the same time is original and brings the genre to the next level. It’s not just about nostalgia. Other movies should take notes. While I did find it kinda complicated and hard to follow at times, this is a must-see. It’s on Netflix, so it’s very accessible. Put an afternoon aside and give it a watch. It definitely takes you on a journey.… Expand

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DPGJan 6, 2020

The old man redeem themselves to bring us a good movie.The Irishman is a 3 and a half hour movie long, which could last less, with good special effects, except in the part of rejuvenating Joe Pesci and De Niro, but with great performances, aThe old man redeem themselves to bring us a good movie.The Irishman is a 3 and a half hour movie long, which could last less, with good special effects, except in the part of rejuvenating Joe Pesci and De Niro, but with great performances, a good direction, a striking environment, a great band sound, and a well adapted script, that's why for me… Expand

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DMLYxCriticDec 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Slow-paced, brooding and violent. This is Scorsese, still at his best, delivering another gangster movie that will surely never be forgotten. The Irishman successfully blends in Scorsese's old and new style, albeit too long. Too long, that sometimes, the viewer loses track of the movie and drift away, and it certainly does not help that there are too many characters to remember. But it does well in the acting department, showing that Pesci, Pacino and de Niro can still deliver such powerful performances. Not their best, but certainly one of them.… Expand

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BukyxJan 13, 2020

Muy buena, pero innecesariamente alargada a 3 horas y 30 minutos, si hubiese durado 2 horas y media seria perfectamente la pelicula del 2019

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JordanLaytonApr 28, 2020

I have not seen nearly enough Scorsese films, but this one clearly relates to his past works and reflects on them from a matured point of view. The music was purposeful and the performances were extremely believable. Not much more Io sayI have not seen nearly enough Scorsese films, but this one clearly relates to his past works and reflects on them from a matured point of view. The music was purposeful and the performances were extremely believable. Not much more Io say about it than that.… Expand

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miladscorseseNov 22, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. i can say irishman in one of the best scorseses movie especially alpacino played very well in jimmy hoffa role The Irishman may have been weaker than other Scorsese films, but in biographical and crime genre was relatively good.… Expand

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bshu89Aug 13, 2021

While The Irishman is indeed another beautifully directed film by Scorsese, the film is a really perplexing film. Let me elaborate.

Firstly, I really enjoyed it. It might even crack my Top 5 Scorsese films, however, as great as the story isWhile The Irishman is indeed another beautifully directed film by Scorsese, the film is a really perplexing film. Let me elaborate.

Firstly, I really enjoyed it. It might even crack my Top 5 Scorsese films, however, as great as the story is - the movie is just way too long.

With being 3hrs long, you’d have to say something could be cut, but the strange thing is - I couldn’t tell you what to cut... It’s seamless. Each scene flows, for the most part, and sure some of it drags, but it all leads up to one hell of an ending. Each component is necessary for understanding the characters - so... if you have 3 hours to spend on watching a film. Go for it. Scorsese doesn’t disappoint.… Expand

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AssPussiMar 8, 2022

Of course, Scorsese delivers a stunning, gangster flick but The Irishman is so much more, a melancholy eulogy for growing old and losing your humanity. Savour every one of its 209 minutes, you won’t regret it.

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frankrog29Nov 27, 2019

The Irishman is getting glowing reviews probably because it's Scorsese and company's return to the gangster genre. However, the film is underwhelming, especially when compared with Mr. Scorsese's other epic gangster movies - namely,The Irishman is getting glowing reviews probably because it's Scorsese and company's return to the gangster genre. However, the film is underwhelming, especially when compared with Mr. Scorsese's other epic gangster movies - namely, Goodfellas, Casino, and The Departed. The plot is epic and worthy of the long running time. My main problems with the film were the casting and acting. First of all, younger actors should have been cast in the film. It lacks vitality because you have geriatric actors (literally) running around playing young men. All of these actors were terrific in their heyday, but their times have come and gone. Robert De Niro in particular was a problem for me. He hasn't been a top-tier actor for some time now. I generally think of Meet the Parents as the start of his downfall. Also, I was OK with the de-aging effects, but what's up with Mr. De Niro's green eyes? Were those contacts or were they done with CGI? They look really unnatural and downright bizarre and creepy. I will say that it was great to see Joe Pesci return to the silver screen; he is definitely one of the film's highlights. Overall, The Irishman is good, but it could have been great if younger actors had been cast. Mr. Scorsese's insistence on casting actors from his peer age group as characters who are supposed to be in the prime of their lives somewhat ruined the film for me, as did the strange, unworldly-looking special effects.… Expand

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ApolscDec 7, 2019

It is a mafia movie homage. It has got all the cliches. And some of the new things are really bad, like making de Niro s face look younger but making him fight like his old self. It is also a homage for Pacino, he doesn't play Hoffa he onlyIt is a mafia movie homage. It has got all the cliches. And some of the new things are really bad, like making de Niro s face look younger but making him fight like his old self. It is also a homage for Pacino, he doesn't play Hoffa he only plays himself like he s been doing it in at least ten years. Joe Pesci is fantastic.… Expand

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superfieldsDec 16, 2019

As this is Martin Scorsese doing a gangster film with the Italian heavy weights, i gotta say i was left wanting more. It lacked conviction and that Scorsese flair we have come to love from Goodfellas and Casino. But despite this Pacino andAs this is Martin Scorsese doing a gangster film with the Italian heavy weights, i gotta say i was left wanting more. It lacked conviction and that Scorsese flair we have come to love from Goodfellas and Casino. But despite this Pacino and Pesci were outstanding Deniro was a bit too aloof and didn’t really make it memorable.… Expand

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eded9999Dec 8, 2019

Very well made.
Amazing cast.
The Story is not that interesting.
Wayyyyy too long.

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Bertaut1Nov 24, 2019

Far too long, but the existential and eschatological elements make up for it

Based on the 2004 book by Charles Brandt, I Heard You Paint Houses, written for the screen by Steven Zaillian, and directed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman isFar too long, but the existential and eschatological elements make up for it

Based on the 2004 book by Charles Brandt, I Heard You Paint Houses, written for the screen by Steven Zaillian, and directed by Martin Scorsese, The Irishman is about aging, loss, taking stock. One of the best reviewed films in years, although I certainly don't disagree that it has masterful elements, I felt it was just too long. Don't get me wrong, I have no problem with long films – I'm a fan of pictures such as The Godfather Part II (1974), Once Upon a Time in America (1984), Sátántangó (1984), Dances with Wolves (1990), The Tree of Life (2011). However, such length has to be narratively justified, and I just felt that in The Irishman, it wasn't, with the film's 206 minutes occasionally feeling padded and (dare I say it) self-indulgent.

In 2003 Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), living in a nursing home and close to death, tells the story of his time as the go-to hitman for the Bufalino crime family. In 1954, he becomes friends with family patriarch Russell Bufalino (Joe Pesci), and soon, Bufalino has him carrying out various hits. Later, Bufalino introduces him to Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), president of the Mob-funded Teamsters union. Facing federal investigation, Hoffa is volatile, unpredictable, and confrontational and Bufalino wants Sheeran to keep him out of trouble. However, as the years go by, Hoffa continues to antagonise his Mob backers, and some of them soon come to see him as more of a liability than an asset.

The Irishman is written in regret. Sheeran spends much of the film trying to ameliorate his relationship with his daughter Peggy (played by Lucy Gallina as a child and Anna Paquin as an adult), who knows what he does for a living, and despises him for it. Another important thematic element is that as each gangster appears for the first time, a subtitle tells us who they are, and lists the date of their deaths and how they were murdered. There's no better illustration of just how concerned the film is with the nature of transience.

In the last act, this is distilled down to its very essence, essentially positing that the only important thing you leave behind is your relationships with other people, and Sheeran has badly mismanaged his, resulting in him sitting alone in a nursing home at Christmas. In GoodFellas and Casino, the protagonists lose their wealth, possessions, status, but in The Irishman, the loss is more existential – Sheeran loses his soul. It's also impossible not to see the meta dimension – Scorsese himself looking back on his career, remembering the classics of yesteryear, keenly aware that old-age is stalking him.

In terms of the acting, although Pacino is fun (I would gladly watch an entire film composed of nothing but him and Stephen Graham, who plays a rival Teamster, insulting one another), it's not an especially accurate depiction of the real Hoffa (Jack Nicholson's less flamboyant depiction was much more authentic). As for De Niro, this is his first not-phoned-in performance in decades, and he imbues the character with an interiority that speaks to his sociopathy if not necessarily his psychopathology. However, the real standout performance is Pesci, who plays Bufalino as quiet, calm, considered, highly intelligent, but cold and sociopathic.

If the film has a single problem, it's the runtime. This has been a recurrent problem in recent Scorsese films, but this is the first time he's strayed from over-long into self-indulgence. The film simply doesn't warrant this length; whole scenes could easily be removed without compromising the story, character beats, or emotion. Another issue is one that has cropped up in all of Scorsese's Mob films – glorification. Obviously, The Irishman is about the toxic masculinity of this world and the lonely endgame (if one even gets to the endgame), but much as was the case with the (frankly stomach-churning) softening of Jordan Belfort in The Wolf of Wall Street (2013), Scorsese runs a very real risk of glamorising what he claims to be condemning.

For me, The Irishman was a very good movie, but not the masterpiece many have felt it to be. But that's just me, and I can certainly recognise and celebrate such ambitious filmmaking, especially coming at a time when more and more it feels like films are being made by committees rather than by artists. Arguably Scorsese's most eschatological film, certainly since Kundun, The Irishman is the story of how one man lost his soul, and, by extension how the world for which he lost it dehumanises and degrades those who participate in its rites. Although Sheeran is brought down by old-age, abandonment, and the merciless nature of human existence, Scorsese refuses to afford him an easy out – he made his choices, and he must now live, and die, with the consequences.… Expand

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GLADIADORDec 4, 2019

Acho que pelas cenas de tiro e mortes em camera lenta vale, mais o filme é muito longo e cansativo, poderiam corta uma hora desse filme facilmente

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BerikDec 5, 2019

The Irishman is a movie based on a novel, describing a theory about the dissapearance of Jimmy Hoffa. It stars actors like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, making for an interesting cast. As for the result though, i was expectingThe Irishman is a movie based on a novel, describing a theory about the dissapearance of Jimmy Hoffa. It stars actors like Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, making for an interesting cast. As for the result though, i was expecting something more thrilling.

The movie does its job of characterizing the several characters, but fails in creating a sense of excitement, tension or atmosphere. Lots of scenes feature very slow, awkward dialogues, and it doesn't help that the CGI that is supposed to make characters look younger and older looks very fake. De Niro looks like a freaking alien with his green eyes. It was enjoyable enough, but just enough as there isn't much in this movie to make it memorable (except the incredibly fake and creepy green eyes). Also, 3,5 hours is way to long considering how little excitement is in it. I give this movie a 7/10.… Expand

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Georgemuller052Nov 12, 2019

Es una buena película pero me dejó con ganas de más, recomendada hasta cierto punto.

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2roadsJan 17, 2020

I love watching top notch subtle acting by these great actors. Al Pacino always does over-the-top well and kept his version of Hoffa at perfection. But the person or source of Frank is a sketchy at best storyteller by this time in his life.I love watching top notch subtle acting by these great actors. Al Pacino always does over-the-top well and kept his version of Hoffa at perfection. But the person or source of Frank is a sketchy at best storyteller by this time in his life. Some of the recollections depicted, seemed a couple Pinocchio noses outta whack.… Expand

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Offworld_ColonyFeb 19, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. The Irishman is an interesting experiment made by a Veteran who isn't afraid of trying new things for better and worse.

The film didn't seem too long despite the fact that objectively the running time is very long. It also felt very much like a film, I'm glad it wasn't cannibalised for TV.

It's a solid film, impressive sometimes and ordinary other times, the Jimmy Hoffa posturing in -front of a microphone business was sometimes a little rote, Pacino coming off a little one-note at first despite the fact that the book hinges on it and it's a story that (as raised in the film) has passed out of public consciousness now. Maybe it's because it's called The Irishman that I went in not expecting it to revolve entirely around Jimmy Hoffa until a wikipedia on the source material afterwards. (Who am I kidding, it was during).

Which brings me to the Title Card that flashes up: I Heard You Paint Houses, which at first I thought must have been a title card, but by the end I knew was Scorcese being subversive and subtle as usual, having his cake and eating it. I enjoyed that.

More subversion for me comes in the form of (eventually) Anna Paquin's daughter character. Much maligned recently for its lack of dialogue, I actually think the role has more presence than any of the other nonsense. Most dialogue is as sociopathic and soulless and workmanlike as the man himself, Jimmy a man broken and remade as a killer by the War, and so much of it is meaningless. Anna Paquin's stare, her broken accusatory look, pained but as if suppressing permanently, was actually very powerful, and to be able to link the child and adult actors wih the same feeling inside their characters is an inspired bit of casting and directing.

De Niro is stunning and every bit the actor throughout that he has been his whole life. Unlike Pacino who blossoms half way through, he's incredible from the start. His V/O is very very good (incidentally the device that makes it look like he's talking to no one is excessively effective and cheeky) and he manages to (unlike Joe Pesci) act young. With exception of the bit where he crushes the man's hand where he walks and moves like a 70-year-old man.

Which brings us to the CGI, undeniably groundbreaking, and sometimes effective to a wonderful degree, and other times completely jarring and awkward and pulls you straight out of the movie. The eyes feel wrong, almost throughout, too blue, too CGI and sometimes too doe-eyed and glasssy, and sometimes the lips are terrible. And that magic of having DeNiro play a young Brando in The Godfather has been completely removed, now a young actor can't prove his grit when an old actor can be rendered younger, it's a real shame, especially when the old can act young, but the young *are* young. That's a different spirit. But when it works it's seamless and often I couldn't tell when they were aged up or down and by how much.

Overall the film is quite good. That phone call scene is maybe the single best scene I've seen in a year, DeNiro is brilliant. The use of titles explaining the deaths of characters makes it more the special that in this film, Jimmy is still alive. It brings links between the Mafia and the Unions that I never knew, and the banality of some of these people and their lives mixed with the violence of their ends is effectively transmitted.

Also. Action Bronson is in it. The ending, regardless of the protracted runtime, is a riveting and subtle closing of the circle, the quietness of it struck me and stayed with me, an elegant master has created out of a handful of lines, how Jimmy sees himself and his end. To the Priest, and by proxy possibly to Saint Peter: "Don’t shut the door all the way". Can an unrepentant man go to Heaven? Is Frank that man at all?… Expand

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MrPajamasMay 14, 2023

Long, very long. I didn't enjoy it. I've enjoyed a lot of mafia movies and wasn't bored for a minute, but this one didn't really appeal to me and took a really long time. Slower pace. Don't really look for action here. I wasn't really wonLong, very long. I didn't enjoy it. I've enjoyed a lot of mafia movies and wasn't bored for a minute, but this one didn't really appeal to me and took a really long time. Slower pace. Don't really look for action here. I wasn't really won over by this film unfortunately though. The plot just didn't grab me somehow. On the one hand, it's not a bad movie. Good actors. Especially Al Pacino pleased me. It wasn't downright bad. But I was bored and unfortunately I wasn't interested throughout the movie and I like mafia themes a lot. A good film for me. That's all. Nothing less. I don't know who I would recommend it to. Perhaps only to fans of mafia movies, although I think there are much, much better pieces.… Expand

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WagnerbiasiNov 14, 2021

The Irishman is a satisfactory movie, but no more than that. It shines through in some aspects due to it's strong cast and interesting story...but for me, the duration and the quantity of stories happening at the same time, while we go backThe Irishman is a satisfactory movie, but no more than that. It shines through in some aspects due to it's strong cast and interesting story...but for me, the duration and the quantity of stories happening at the same time, while we go back and forth in the timeline, made me get a little lost and misunderstand some points in the narrative. Talking about the timeline, another downside is that the story is too flat, meaning that, in the duration of the movie, all the stories told are very simmilar with no action or drama to make them outstand.
In summary, even though, in the beggining the plot called my attention (so did the cast), the movie is not a big deal, but if you are free for a couple of hours, it can - maybe - distract you.… Expand

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Gts08Jun 22, 2022

WOAH. Scorsese kind of wrote his swan song with The Irishman, a 3 hours long gangster-epic, with Pesci, De Niro and Pacino in the centre, and an emotional accounting of the biggest works he did. Gets somewhat boring in the middle section, butWOAH. Scorsese kind of wrote his swan song with The Irishman, a 3 hours long gangster-epic, with Pesci, De Niro and Pacino in the centre, and an emotional accounting of the biggest works he did. Gets somewhat boring in the middle section, but still, it was a blast to see the life-work of a timeless genius. Best Netflix film of this year.… Expand

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kaotikalApr 19, 2022

This is the reliable car of mob films. If you've seen a Scorsese mob film then you've seen this one. If you haven't, and have the time to invest then watch it -- just try to ignore the de-aging CGI along the way.

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mnandaNov 3, 2019

Just saw this last night on the big screen and the experience was inherently contradictory. I didn't care one whit about anyone on screen or anything that was happening... yet somehow, despite the length, I remained engaged. I'm hardJust saw this last night on the big screen and the experience was inherently contradictory. I didn't care one whit about anyone on screen or anything that was happening... yet somehow, despite the length, I remained engaged. I'm hard pressed to think of a film with so much talent, made with such a high level of craft and artistry, made about people I had no investment in. It was odd. The only reason I cared at all wasn't b/c I had a relationship with the characters, but with the actors, the filmmaker and the genre. The film is intrinsically bound to its pedigree and that makes it interesting to anyone who has watched these careers unfold over lifetimes... But it doesn't make it inherently a good movie.… Expand

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VickimageJan 10, 2020

First the positives. This movie is very watchable and brings a new element to Scorsese’s gangster films in being more of an autumnal look back from the vantage of old age. Now the negatives. DeNiro and Pacino are miscast. Frank Sheehan andFirst the positives. This movie is very watchable and brings a new element to Scorsese’s gangster films in being more of an autumnal look back from the vantage of old age. Now the negatives. DeNiro and Pacino are miscast. Frank Sheehan and Jimmy Hoffa were of Irish heritage. The likes of Liam Neeson would have been more appropriate as Sheehan. The middle section is repetitive and concentrating on Hoffa so much throws the movie off balance. Pacino in a bad hairpiece chewing the scenery doesn’t help. Bringing in the Kennedys etc has Scorsese treading into James Ellroy’s Underworld Trilogy territory. The female characters in the movie are afterthoughts. The pace is plodding and I didn’t know gangsters talked so much.… Expand

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JohnTYDec 26, 2019

DeNiro and Pacino are poorly cast here as Irish- and Anglo/German-Americans. And their respective ages doesn't work for me (regardless of the anti-aging tech).. Until the final act, which is very solid. It's like Scorcese's apology forDeNiro and Pacino are poorly cast here as Irish- and Anglo/German-Americans. And their respective ages doesn't work for me (regardless of the anti-aging tech).. Until the final act, which is very solid. It's like Scorcese's apology for glorifying mobsters all these years. But just like Frank seeking his daughters' apologies, I think it's all too little, too late.… Expand

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TechhuisDec 12, 2019

Not a bad movie but too long and nowhere near Goodfellas or The Godfather so most people here who give a 9 or a 10 do not know a good movie

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HMF_47Nov 28, 2019

Al Pacino is having the time of his life here, but this just leads me to reinforce my opinion that Scorsese is at his best when he's *not* telling stories about navel-gazing crooks.

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CinemaCrushDec 19, 2019

To start out, I'm going to have to agree with fellow user-reviewer shoulderoforion with most things. The thing I kept thinking most while watching Scorsese's new 10 lbs slowburner in a 5 lb wet bag, was 'how can the critics be giving thisTo start out, I'm going to have to agree with fellow user-reviewer shoulderoforion with most things. The thing I kept thinking most while watching Scorsese's new 10 lbs slowburner in a 5 lb wet bag, was 'how can the critics be giving this perfect scores. Did someone pay them off?' We've seen much better in the same style coming from Marty. And as shoulderoforion mentioned, the CGI young faces just aren't working for the film. Especially with De Niro. Al Pacino really shines in this. Giving a performance that I feel the rest of the cast just couldn't muster up. It's disjointed and longwinded and these are not adjectives I'd normally use for a Scorsese picture. This isn't going to be a popular sentence, but I really feel like this was a bit of a cheap shot. You don't really have any reason to care for most of the characters but Pesci & Pacino. Even Ray Romano gave a more "there" performance than Bobby. I would say watch it, and will even give it a 6 just for the big save by Pacino (but that's only a fraction of the film), and Joe Pesci's about-face to stoic, rather than his usual Goodfellas/Casino loud mouthing lovable weasel. The Irishman works on an odd recipe that is missing so much proverbial seasoning that you get from Goodfellas, Casino, the Departed and even Mean Streets despite it's coldness and preliminary nature in the grander picture of Marty films. Watch The Irishman. Definitely. Contort your, face puzzled at the blatant CGI. Take breaks out of boredom.... it's all worth it to see Pacino bring real sentiment to the table, and sell the role so well. That's the best thing I can say about Irishman. Pacino rocked the role of Hoffa. And the rest is all quite forgettable and at times cringeworthy with the de-aging CGI. 6 out of 10.… Expand

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egoBorderDec 4, 2019

Aside from the awful CGI de-aging effects, which don't work at all except to constantly remind the audience they're watching a famous old actor pretending to be younger, this movie is just off somehow. It doesn't have the greatest ofAside from the awful CGI de-aging effects, which don't work at all except to constantly remind the audience they're watching a famous old actor pretending to be younger, this movie is just off somehow. It doesn't have the greatest of introductions, and it suffers from bad pacing throughout. As it is, it's a challenge to remain invested in the story despite good characters and subject matter. Scorsese seems distracted here, and his usual energy is missing. Worth a watch, but given its length it will feel like a slog at times.… Expand

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