The Irishman

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xXClutchDutchXxMar 11, 2020

You got the big names, 3hr. film(check), wedding(check), Baptism(check), everything in a mafia film(check), but it just boils down to okay. The story plays it safe and 3hr 30min. U have to have something more then that to bring back theseYou got the big names, 3hr. film(check), wedding(check), Baptism(check), everything in a mafia film(check), but it just boils down to okay. The story plays it safe and 3hr 30min. U have to have something more then that to bring back these characters. Time spent rewatch Goodfellas and Godfather is preferable.… Expand

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Alex_ColDec 5, 2019

No hay nada nuevo... es más nostalgia nada más.
En cuanto a los CGI no se encuentran entre los mejores.

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BulgarianCriticMar 25, 2020

This was an alright biographical movie.One of the huge minuses that it has is that it is incredibly slow paced and the movie itself is very long which kinda makes sense since we are talking about the life of the Irishman which makes theThis was an alright biographical movie.One of the huge minuses that it has is that it is incredibly slow paced and the movie itself is very long which kinda makes sense since we are talking about the life of the Irishman which makes the length of the movie kinda of a + and a -. The acting is supreme but it makes sense that they can't **** it up with such a huge cast of great actors.The story is pretty mediocre and I have a feeling that the more dramatic moments could have been filmed and done better.You should expect a lot of talking when watching this movie like a ton of talking which is not a bad thing for these types of movie but when done for so long it becomes a bore.Overall a pretty Ok movie that you can watch to waste time if you don't have anything better to do.… Expand

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RochyrochDec 8, 2019

Visually incredible, the effects work in ageing and making the actors younger is just amazing. I'm under the impression that this is also a rather accurate historical movie with most respects, the attention to detail is also impressive.
MyVisually incredible, the effects work in ageing and making the actors younger is just amazing. I'm under the impression that this is also a rather accurate historical movie with most respects, the attention to detail is also impressive.
My only problem with the movie is that the middle drags on with very little happening apart from creating scene after scene of cliched mob dialogue, someone said something about you, oh did he well you tell him I said blah blah atc, and to be honest if it was split up and you put those scenes into other mob movies they would be great, but it's just a tab monotonous and loses its impact when you get the feeling that the mob is a little bit like mean girls. It's not Goodfellas.… Expand

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Lost-SockDec 6, 2019

Ultimately this film is a tad on the boring side, and utterly self indulgent. I enjoyed the last hour or so, but the first hour in particular was a real slog to get through and I actually watched the film in 3 sittings, not due to timeUltimately this film is a tad on the boring side, and utterly self indulgent. I enjoyed the last hour or so, but the first hour in particular was a real slog to get through and I actually watched the film in 3 sittings, not due to time restraints, purely as I became too bored to continue twice. The casting of Combo from This Is England (I forget his name, some scouser) was dreadful, his attempt at the accent - I think it was New Jersey or similar, is absolutely dreadful and really stands out, easily the worst part of the film for me and he ruined every scene he was in. The real travesty in the film was the anti-aging used, it simply doesn't work. It's OK making De Niro look 50 again, but when he moves like an old man it's unintentionally hilarious, a scene where he beats someone up had me in stitches, you could blatantly tell it was an old man doing it, with some silly Toy Story style cgi making his face look younger. Of course you get the standard Rolling Stones song thrown in as per usual as well, I'm not sure if the director is unaware it's a parody now how he crowbars the same damn tune into every film he makes or he's in on the joke. I've given it a 6/10 as like I said, I enjoyed the last hour, and Joe Pesci is fantastic in it, it's really a shame he doesn't act anymore and I've really missed him the past two decades. Pacino however, well he's the same old hammy, shouty, over-acting self and it's clear why Scorsese hadn't worked with him previously - the guy can't act, and De Niro is De Niro, the man has one style no matter what role he's taking and his constant sniffing and breathing in only gets worse now he's ancient. All in all though, it's clearly a vanity project by Scorsese, and a last chance for him to get all his doddery old fart friends together before they all start dying. I'm baffled how this film is being lauded so highly, it's very mundane and in parts will make you almost fall asleep, De Niros performance is phoned in, Pacino is as awful as ever, the CGI is immersion breaking, when Gimme Shelter comes on AGAIN in a MS film you'll either laugh or roll your eyes, the Scouser playing an American stands out like a sore thumb and it's at least an hour too long. The only redeeming feature is the excellent Joe Pesci. If not for him appearing, and a decent last hour then I don't think I'd rate it any higher than a 4. It's clear to see why this ended up on Netflix, it's simply not good enough for a theatre release and people would have either walked out through sheer boredom, or fallen asleep. It'll be a real shame if this ends up being the last Scorsese film, or the last time you see Pesci and De Niro together as quite frankly, the film is dogsh**.… Expand

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oneniggoDec 13, 2019

While having certain good dialogues the film is just too lengthy. I recommend you to first read some information about the topic like the Wikipedia article about Frank Sheeran because it will help you with watching the film. Maybe I'll add aWhile having certain good dialogues the film is just too lengthy. I recommend you to first read some information about the topic like the Wikipedia article about Frank Sheeran because it will help you with watching the film. Maybe I'll add a full review in the future.… Expand

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svegressNov 28, 2019

Sure, a good movie...but only when streamed to a home screen. A breakless 3 hrs 30 min in a cinema is too long for a dubious yarn based on the geriatric memory of an American mobster. Scorsese's earlier Casino & Goodfellas were shorter &Sure, a good movie...but only when streamed to a home screen. A breakless 3 hrs 30 min in a cinema is too long for a dubious yarn based on the geriatric memory of an American mobster. Scorsese's earlier Casino & Goodfellas were shorter & more densely packed… Expand

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NoBSCriticNov 27, 2019

Boring movie, similar to too many in the genre. Sleep.

Sleep. Pass. Boring. Hot Actors are not enough. Zzzz. Sleep. Pass. Boring. Hot Actors are not enough. Zzzz. Sleep. Pass. Boring. Hot Actors are not enough. Zzzz.

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Onlyclassicvg1Sep 18, 2022

Dr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disasterDr. Ryan Stone (Sandra Bullock) is a brilliant medical engineer on her first shuttle mission, with veteran astronaut Matt Kowalsky (George Clooney) in command of his last flight before retiring. But on a seemingly routine spacewalk, disaster strikes. The shuttle is destroyed, leaving Stone and Kowalsky completely alone - tethered to nothing… Expand

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AJ_13Jan 11, 2021

It just bored me, and a film with such an amazing cast and such an incredible director shouldn't.

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ZakaryJNichollsOct 9, 2022

I thought this movie was reasonable. The acting is all quite good, you get stuck into the story a little. The movie was tremendously long, which I found really killed the immersion.

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ciuciuriatkaDec 4, 2019

old pricks same ticks ..boring.not worth watch even 30min. champagne who does finish this "epic" thing. scorsese need take his young lads and retired so we could see some fresh faces.

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gxm143Nov 30, 2019

Great performances, but best movie of the year? Not even in the top 5, imo, amongst what I've seen. Very little drama, suspense, or emotion. And the women in the film speak about 5 lines. I was supremely disappointed.

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shoulderoforionNov 28, 2019

The Irishman was alright, but just alright, capice. After you've seen all the mob movies, and especially the ones from Scorsese, you've seen this before, done better. This time you get taken out of the narrative by "de-aging" CGI that makesThe Irishman was alright, but just alright, capice. After you've seen all the mob movies, and especially the ones from Scorsese, you've seen this before, done better. This time you get taken out of the narrative by "de-aging" CGI that makes everyone's face look like plastic monsters with glowing blue eyes. I don't know what's going on anymore when the professional critics are giving this mediocre piece of work a 94. I give it a Meh. The most dishonest part of this movie is the main character acting as if he's an "omerta" guy far after everybody else is dead, but then again, we wouldn't have had this movie if Sheeran hadn't started telling anybody who would listen, his and every body else's story which was published in the book "I Heard You Paint Houses".… Expand

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EerieDemonbleJan 1, 2020

What is going on with all those 10/10? Are people blindly praising this movie just because it's Scorsese? It's a 6 at best. 3 and a half hours of mediocre plot, cliche characters, some good acting (Pacino) and weird-looking de aging. And asWhat is going on with all those 10/10? Are people blindly praising this movie just because it's Scorsese? It's a 6 at best. 3 and a half hours of mediocre plot, cliche characters, some good acting (Pacino) and weird-looking de aging. And as hard as they tried you can't hide the fact that our favorite actors are old. You can cover their faces with CGI but you can't de age their movement and body language. They look tired, except Pacino, that man will scream himself to the grave. I like to rewatch other Scorsese movies from time to time, because those are great films. I don't really want to rewatch "The Irishman" again. What a shame.… Expand

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kirkenderNov 27, 2019

The Irishman is...fine. Its sweeping and *epic* (not really, it's just glorifying organized crime from the pre-internet age). It's a Scorsese Film. If you have seen The Departed, or Casino, or Goodfellas, or Mean Streets, then you have alsoThe Irishman is...fine. Its sweeping and *epic* (not really, it's just glorifying organized crime from the pre-internet age). It's a Scorsese Film. If you have seen The Departed, or Casino, or Goodfellas, or Mean Streets, then you have also seen The Irishman. The idea of using the fancy schmancy de-aging tech doesn't do anything for the shambling story. Yes you see the de-aged face of De Niro, but he still dodders around the set like a 75 year old man with a very thick torso. Honestly though, the de-aging tech didn't quite work, it ruined the lighting on the characters during most of the scenes, making them pop out of like video game characters. The plot is exactly what you expect. I kinda just wanted to watch The Sopranos again, and 70 episodes of The Sopranos would feel shorter than this 3.5 hour slog.

Also, shame on this film. There are no real women characters, just paper thin wives and daughters who show up to look lovingly/skeptically at the crime boys. Do you all know that despite what TV/movies show, women are actually integral parts of society and stories?… Expand

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AllanbaxterNov 29, 2019

Where do I start? If you are looking for a sitting on the edge of your seat movie, this isn't it, move on! If you are going to watch it on Netflix, make sure you are comfortable with a pillow and blanket, you may fall asleep. I love all theseWhere do I start? If you are looking for a sitting on the edge of your seat movie, this isn't it, move on! If you are going to watch it on Netflix, make sure you are comfortable with a pillow and blanket, you may fall asleep. I love all these actors, but for me, this was a HUGE MISS.… Expand

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KrakenOfPepsiDec 20, 2019

Everybody Loves Raymond and The CGI Godfather boys talk in a meeting and forget to have interesting personalities or character development for three and a half hours. Couldn't finish this one, I just couldn't do it. This felt like watchingEverybody Loves Raymond and The CGI Godfather boys talk in a meeting and forget to have interesting personalities or character development for three and a half hours. Couldn't finish this one, I just couldn't do it. This felt like watching one of those really boring history dramatisations in school. I've loved every Scorsese film I've seen, but this ain't it. It just ain't it.… Expand

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stewdawgNov 28, 2019

The plodding and elegiac parts may put some to sleep but now that it can be streamed, you can always stop the action for relief. Not necessary to see on the big screen if you have Netflix. Good performances are worth watching. Why didn'tThe plodding and elegiac parts may put some to sleep but now that it can be streamed, you can always stop the action for relief. Not necessary to see on the big screen if you have Netflix. Good performances are worth watching. Why didn't Peggy (Anna Paquin) have more say or were her facial expressions enough for the film's moments of conscience?… Expand

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TaogodDec 11, 2019

This is the most over rated movie since Cameron's Titantic. It is impressive looking, but that's what $150 million movie should be. The overly repetitive dialogue - how many ways can Pacino/Hoffa tell us that he takes no s...? - made theThis is the most over rated movie since Cameron's Titantic. It is impressive looking, but that's what $150 million movie should be. The overly repetitive dialogue - how many ways can Pacino/Hoffa tell us that he takes no s...? - made the overly long movie boring. Sure, big name actors doing their final kick at the can together(?)is a draw, but another movie where a psychopath is the anti-hero is just one too many times. Don't worry if you miss it.… Expand

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Lucas_tJan 4, 2020

The movie is boring (for its duration), but can innovate by showing different representations of mafias in the US.

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TheEventsOf1989Dec 28, 2019

With no significant problems in story reveals or setups, The Irishman has a tone that seems to give no further advise, enlightenment, or interest in different themes then Scorsese's other films. In fact, it feels nearly as if I'm watching allWith no significant problems in story reveals or setups, The Irishman has a tone that seems to give no further advise, enlightenment, or interest in different themes then Scorsese's other films. In fact, it feels nearly as if I'm watching all his films in one. Sadly, the story follows a path that many have seen before. The visuals also contain a lack of ambition, showing a style that has since gone stale. It could be fun for a newbie, but not for a Scorsese fan.… Expand

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Lambo442Dec 31, 2019

This movie is so boring. Whatever hapenned to a film being entertaining? Instead it's just a history lesson full of dull union and political wranglings. The plot is bloated, convoluted and way too hard to follow. This is what happens when youThis movie is so boring. Whatever hapenned to a film being entertaining? Instead it's just a history lesson full of dull union and political wranglings. The plot is bloated, convoluted and way too hard to follow. This is what happens when you make a film based on a true story like this. Truth is definately duller than fiction here. No likeable characters, no excitement or suspense.… Expand

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carldamnitNov 30, 2019

I don't understand what's happening and I keep rewinding and I still don't know and it's become a five hour movie at this point and it's boring and I feel stupid and I want to die and it's still not over yet I'm not even watching it right nowI don't understand what's happening and I keep rewinding and I still don't know and it's become a five hour movie at this point and it's boring and I feel stupid and I want to die and it's still not over yet I'm not even watching it right now some epic, epically boring! King of Comedy was better… Expand

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katezoeNov 30, 2019

Disappointed and I am a huge fan of Scorsese since the beginning of his career and have loved his prior mob films. Movie is too long. Stylistically unstylish picture without the luridness of “Casino”, pulse-pounding narrative of “TheDisappointed and I am a huge fan of Scorsese since the beginning of his career and have loved his prior mob films. Movie is too long. Stylistically unstylish picture without the luridness of “Casino”, pulse-pounding narrative of “The Departed” or madness/brutality of “Goodfellas.”… Expand

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RjunosukeNov 28, 2019

In which a geriatric unironically refers to another geriatric as "kid". Also, Pacino reprises his role from "Jack and Jill".

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psyberdelicDec 1, 2019

I only got through the first 20 minutes or so before i gave up. It's a workman like film with a whole lot of "been there done it better" vibe. And it's loooooong. The critics are obviously praising the director and actor for their pastI only got through the first 20 minutes or so before i gave up. It's a workman like film with a whole lot of "been there done it better" vibe. And it's loooooong. The critics are obviously praising the director and actor for their past performances. Long and boring.… Expand

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KeepzepackDec 9, 2019

The major reviewers were afraid to knock a movie so studded with stars, so they praised this movie when they should have panned it. Here's Scorsese longing for the Goodfella glory days and using the same cast to try to recapture it. This isThe major reviewers were afraid to knock a movie so studded with stars, so they praised this movie when they should have panned it. Here's Scorsese longing for the Goodfella glory days and using the same cast to try to recapture it. This is no Goodfellas. It's derivative. It's badly edited. It's boring. And worst of all, the movie keeps interrupting itself with captions under various characters that say things like: "Shot in the head in his driveway, July, 1980." These ridiculous captions take you out of the movie. It's 3 1/2 hours long, fercryingoutloud. It gets interesting in the 3rd hour, but it'll take a 2 1/2 hour slog to get you there.… Expand

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Mats2468Dec 7, 2019

One of the most overrated movies ever created, period. I don't get why this film got so praise. The fact that it is so many legendary actors in this film is awesome, no doubt but it dosen't make it a good movie. The story however, is quiteOne of the most overrated movies ever created, period. I don't get why this film got so praise. The fact that it is so many legendary actors in this film is awesome, no doubt but it dosen't make it a good movie. The story however, is quite confusing because how De Niro tells it. While you watching this movie, like everyone said, is that it is very easy to get bored thanks for it's film's pacing. I think that a 4/10 is a perfect score to give.… Expand

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OlivierPielNov 29, 2019

Very sad to see Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino go under in this meandering, bloated, repetitive mess of a film. At least Pesci is touching as one knows this is the end of his (not his character).
And that is the point: We watch these 3.5 hrsVery sad to see Scorsese, De Niro and Pacino go under in this meandering, bloated, repetitive mess of a film. At least Pesci is touching as one knows this is the end of his (not his character).
And that is the point: We watch these 3.5 hrs out of nostalgia. We are not watching a film, but some old friends reminding us of what they were, and which will disappear soon. It has a very wretched depressing Quixotic feel...… Expand

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SiomeAug 8, 2021

story is ok, but damn the movie is boring as hell. Too long, no action, no creativity, story doesn't move during all movie. What a deception.

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glommanJun 18, 2020

I just don't know what this movie was trying to tell. It feels so artificially elongated and all the characters are just not likeable at all, they don't even have an interesting character development. Also the entire story felt kinda aimless,I just don't know what this movie was trying to tell. It feels so artificially elongated and all the characters are just not likeable at all, they don't even have an interesting character development. Also the entire story felt kinda aimless, sure it all leads to Frank feeling alone and pathetic in the end, but that's it? Jesus Christ
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Elliot2408Nov 28, 2019

3.5 hrs of Boredom, this movie drags. The characters are uninteresting and is outright bland

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BaowDec 3, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. We all age, we all know that, thanks for the reminder Mr Scorcese. But you didnt have to put us through this 3.5hrs long movie to make your point. It iq not a type of film that I would willingly watch again, it is disapointing, glad it is on Netflix… Expand

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DimocracyJul 6, 2023

This film is soooooo boooooring. I almost fell asleep while watching. Bruuh

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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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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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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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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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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.

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xsinxJan 1, 2020

I held out a long time before watching it, wife wanted to see it badly and insisted on seeing it all in one sitting, so took a while to find the time. We watched about an hour of it... I turned to her, stopped the movie and said "This is soooI held out a long time before watching it, wife wanted to see it badly and insisted on seeing it all in one sitting, so took a while to find the time. We watched about an hour of it... I turned to her, stopped the movie and said "This is sooo boring" to which she said "Wow, it's crazy, I thought the exact same thing". So we stopped watching.

Without revealing anything, the actors are playing their roles in different timelines and the aging techniques they used are horrible. They have so much make-up and CGI they look like clowns. In one particular scene one of them is beating some random dude and it's like a bad school play.

The whole plot is very mildly interesting and they couldn't interest any of us to keep watching. Sad to see so much talent bunched together fail to be interesting.… Expand

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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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shazbot_nzDec 18, 2019

This movie is unbelievably long and dull. Filled with pointless dialogue and it is clearly only getting great reviews because the big name actors are there. Their performances are solid, but just needed a better story. Perhaps more moreThis movie is unbelievably long and dull. Filled with pointless dialogue and it is clearly only getting great reviews because the big name actors are there. Their performances are solid, but just needed a better story. Perhaps more more fiction to grip the audience.… 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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Metacritic1908Dec 6, 2019

Slow hard to follow, drawn out. Not engaging enough to get excited about. The actors characters are ok but it’s all over the place and overrated.

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JamesBurtonDec 9, 2019

The Irishman is a convoluted mess, no where near Scorsese's best work and nothing he hasn't done before. The plot leaves large gaps causing the audience to become confused, whereas the CGI on De Niro lands often in the uncanny valley.

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snickers01Dec 15, 2019

This movie was a disappointment on a every level. The acting was pretty good in parts, but the story was incredibly boring and the characters were completely unlikable. I know a three is harsh, but I feel I have to balance out the idiotsThis movie was a disappointment on a every level. The acting was pretty good in parts, but the story was incredibly boring and the characters were completely unlikable. I know a three is harsh, but I feel I have to balance out the idiots who are heaping praise on this crap just because. Compared to other Scorcese classics like Goodfellas, Wolf, Departed, Casino, Raging Bull, etc this is pure garbage. Hopefully he gets back on track with that new Decaprio feature he is prepping to shoot.… Expand

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Dhowe500Dec 27, 2019

No way does this movie deserve a 94 weighted score. Goodfellas is my all time favorite movie and I admire the team that put together the Irishman. But the acting was uninspired, particularly from Pesci and Pacino who always seemed to beNo way does this movie deserve a 94 weighted score. Goodfellas is my all time favorite movie and I admire the team that put together the Irishman. But the acting was uninspired, particularly from Pesci and Pacino who always seemed to be aware that they were being filmed, and DeNiro, who was wooden throughout. Harvey Keitel and Katherine Narducci were two bright spots but barely registered in the story. The editing was very poor and couldn’t save what was a weak script to begin with. I think that Scorsese and team tried to duplicate the intensity and energy of goodfellas but came up far short.… 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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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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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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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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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.

Even Cats was better than this.… Expand

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kevinCHONDec 3, 2019

This film followed the same script as any other mob movie by Scorecese: "look how bad, violent, and petty these guys are". The movie is full of cliche lines that are meant to seem deep, but fall very short. If you are entertained by the movieThis film followed the same script as any other mob movie by Scorecese: "look how bad, violent, and petty these guys are". The movie is full of cliche lines that are meant to seem deep, but fall very short. If you are entertained by the movie done better a hundred times over, this movie is for you. Nothing new here.… 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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TJH1Dec 10, 2019

Pervasive and extremely foul language gets in the way of the story. After the first 30 or 40 F bombs and MFers it gets a bit tiring. Story line is of interest although not factual but....the....movie....just....drags... on and on. Pesci isPervasive and extremely foul language gets in the way of the story. After the first 30 or 40 F bombs and MFers it gets a bit tiring. Story line is of interest although not factual but....the....movie....just....drags... on and on. Pesci is good, Pacino okay, DeNiro fair.… 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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beraJan 7, 2020

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Why it is impossible to find new young actors, but not these old men? Why they are still removed?… Expand

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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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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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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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Mrfabulous55Dec 30, 2019

Just awful in every manner possible.

Bad writing, tedious plot, zero purpose, boring. Amateurish, tired, lazy, or over-acting....take your pick. Tired, ‘Hey Look It’s a Scorsese Movie!!’ camera angles, movement and editing. We see clearlyJust awful in every manner possible.

Bad writing, tedious plot, zero purpose, boring. Amateurish, tired, lazy, or over-acting....take your pick. Tired, ‘Hey Look It’s a Scorsese Movie!!’ camera angles, movement and editing. We see clearly why Pesci hasn’t acted in 18 years....he’s half dead!!

DiNiro doing what he’s done in every movie he’s been in since Goodfellas.. simply mugging for the camera with the same three facial expressions that he used when he was reasonably interesting in the 70s & 80s. Not acting!! Pacino, literally EATING scenery in every frame he’s in! And what’s with DiNiro’s creepy, undead, Satan’s offspring daughter? “Want some candy??” No Joe Pesci....she wants to bite your neck and eat your flesh. Run! This is the ‘Heaven’s Gate’ of gangster movies. So bad I’m having trouble coming up with words. You’ve been warned.… Expand

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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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Joey12Jan 26, 2020

My review: The Irishman is part of a dead genre that no one cares about anymore. It has no social importance or, more seriously, redemption. It is a movie about white men killing white men. There are no women, no blacks, no other ethnicitiesMy review: The Irishman is part of a dead genre that no one cares about anymore. It has no social importance or, more seriously, redemption. It is a movie about white men killing white men. There are no women, no blacks, no other ethnicities but Italians (even the “Irishman” is played by an Italian). Movies like this have littered the film landscape for 38 years since 1972’s The Godfather (which did the same thing but so much better, mainly because the genre was new). On a broader brush I say: Scorsese and Tarantino and the ilk should no longer have the power to make their pointless glorification of murder stories. It is long past time to let new voices with new visions into the boys club of directing and producing movies. I am a movie lover fed up with decades of stories about murderers. Make it stop. Find some better stories. And story tellers.… Expand

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jeanwillgoJan 26, 2020

I'm trying to find something good about this movie but can't. I was going to give 0 but ended up giving 1 because Al Pacino still looks like he is at least barely alive. Basically we have an 80 years old male director, who casted 80 years oldI'm trying to find something good about this movie but can't. I was going to give 0 but ended up giving 1 because Al Pacino still looks like he is at least barely alive. Basically we have an 80 years old male director, who casted 80 years old male actors, making a movie that tries to look like the movies that they made - brilliantly - decades ago at the peak of their energy and performances. It is outdated, old fashioned and irrelevant. There is no emotion, no innovation, no soul, no soundtrack, and no women. Depressing. If it taught me anything at all, is that we men, as we get older, have to learn to recognize when it is time to stop.… Expand

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tinalee725Mar 31, 2020

Absolutely awful. I wanted love this, but honestly it was hard to watch Deniro & Pesci personally act out the stories from their past and try to pull off looking,sounding and moving somewhat youthful. I was fine with them being old, as inAbsolutely awful. I wanted love this, but honestly it was hard to watch Deniro & Pesci personally act out the stories from their past and try to pull off looking,sounding and moving somewhat youthful. I was fine with them being old, as in their real ages, but as most of the movie reflected to their youth it made it difficult to even absorb the story line while they performed their non-youthful flashbacks.… 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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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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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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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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GuizinJan 25, 2020

I really don't know how this is a must-see film. Because of this statement, I wanted to see it and I thought that would be a good experience but it's so boring that I couldn't finish it. It really sucks

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Sierra-117Jan 26, 2020

boring unispired redo of goodfellas, which to be frank is far superior. massively overrated

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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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FireflashNov 30, 2019

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

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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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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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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.
Bottom line, horrible movie, horrible actors, horrible script. Cowards playing tough guys… Expand

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