The Irishman
Netflix | Release Date: November 1, 2019
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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eded9999Dec 8, 2019
Very well made.
Amazing cast.
The Story is not that interesting.
Wayyyyy too long.
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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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ThePeoplesVoiceDec 13, 2019
I loved it! Classical film making, a pure master class. Yes it's very lengthy, but you don't want movies like these to end.
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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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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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Voin368Jan 9, 2020
Великолепный фильм!Скорсезе в очередной раз доказал,что он один из лучших(Если не лучший) режиссёров современности
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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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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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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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zNeverSleepingDec 20, 2019
Esse talvez seja o filme mais impecável que já vi!

Tendo em vista que estamos falando da direção de Scorsese, é normal que as expectativas estivessem altas. Para quem gosta do gênero, ou ao menos aprecia o cinema como de fato uma arte, vaiEsse talvez seja o filme mais impecável que já vi!

Tendo em vista que estamos falando da direção de Scorsese, é normal que as expectativas estivessem altas. Para quem gosta do gênero, ou ao menos aprecia o cinema como de fato uma arte, vai se apaixonar pelo filme. O roteiro é incrivelmente rico, trazendo com detalhes a trajetória de Frank, do inicio ao fim, mostrando como oportunidades podem mudar as pessoas e até onde isso as leva - abordando como tema a Mafia. É simplesmente majestoso assistir algo que está sob controle. Aqui toda cena me parece meticulosamente pensada. Em momentos específicos, um plano mais aberto - dando um ponto de visão como se você estivesse lá - deixa tudo mais real e tenso. Os cortes são precisos, e quando há, não nos deixam perdidos. A trilha sonora é fenomenal. Além de casar muito bem com as cenas, ouvir musica boa sempre é ótimo para os ouvidos.

Quanto as atuações, Robert De Niro passa muito bem seus sentimentos sem dizer uma unica palavra. Al Pacino e Joe Pesci entregam o que é preciso para personagens tão marcantes.
E é claro, não posso deixar de mencionar alguns detalhes que impressionam, como: O movimento que é feito ao disparar as armas, o envelhecimento/rejuvenescimento surrealmente detalhado, a atuação dos figurantes - que muitas vezes é negligenciada, mas aqui teve devida atenção.

Enfim, se esse realmente foi o Ultimo filme de Scorsese... terminou o seu legado dando tudo de si e nos entregando sua arte de maneira magistral.… 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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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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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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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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Mohammad-YaghiDec 8, 2019
Al Pacino, Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci are incredible !!
Its really that the gold never rusts
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AGuyFromGothamJan 25, 2020
One of the greatest movies of all time.
Great performances,Great Musics.Al Pacino,De Niro,Pesci and Martin Scorsese.Of Course The Cast Is Incredible.Great Directing,Great Editing.
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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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Sebaezequiel100Dec 13, 2019
Realmente increíble, gracias por esta obra maestra!!! Fueron las 3 horas y media que más rápido pasaron en mi vida, disfrute cada segundo, una película increíble, Martín Scorcece es un verdadero genio, la forma de narrar la historia y porRealmente increíble, gracias por esta obra maestra!!! Fueron las 3 horas y media que más rápido pasaron en mi vida, disfrute cada segundo, una película increíble, Martín Scorcece es un verdadero genio, la forma de narrar la historia y por supuesto los actores son la gloria del cine norteamericano, gracias, gracias y gracias!!… Expand
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gcatharinoDec 12, 2019
A slow-paced epic movie with superb acting by legendary actors (Pacino and Pesci, specially). Excelent directing, beautiful cinematography, solid screenplay and a Oscar-level editing. A instant classic and a modern masterpiece. But not forA slow-paced epic movie with superb acting by legendary actors (Pacino and Pesci, specially). Excelent directing, beautiful cinematography, solid screenplay and a Oscar-level editing. A instant classic and a modern masterpiece. But not for all tastes (aka. young people in era of Marvel empty but fast-paced movies).… Expand
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Dariush2001Dec 13, 2019
Wonderful! What else can I say?
Robert and Al both were amazing! Name a better due than these two I'll wait...
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AbhijeetsahaNov 8, 2019
Perhaps the best film of the year and one of the best in the last 2 decades. One of the greatest crime films ever. The actors are phenomenal and Martin Scorsese is truly a genius. Deserves Oscars in almost every major category
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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SammaDenDec 16, 2019
This movie is an absolute masterpiece, a must watch and a one of its kind. You can really feel the heart and soul put into this film both by the actors and the director.
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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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1kodiFeb 12, 2020
This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This is the greatest mob movie scorsese ever made. Its the whole life of a mob . Its 3 hr runtime makes the movie feel like its really your life. You care about characters at the end. The story isn't like goodfellas where the central protagonist is shown like he works for mob for money and not be a mob but in this movie its purely mob story and not the same mob story we were being told in every mob movie. All the critics did not give a single negative review. But many audiences are giving bad ratings.… Expand
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VitorlancastreDec 21, 2019
O filme-testamento no qual Scorsese imprimiu o seu cinema para contemplação das gerações futuras.
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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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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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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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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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FartazorDec 28, 2019
The one thing that is discussed more than anything else for this movie is the length. I put aside a whole evening to make sure this was absorbed in one sitting and I'm glad I did. Within one hour I was checking the time and hoping more timeThe one thing that is discussed more than anything else for this movie is the length. I put aside a whole evening to make sure this was absorbed in one sitting and I'm glad I did. Within one hour I was checking the time and hoping more time hadn't passed because even with the length I'm surprised how much they crammed in. It feels like what a movie would be if the conventions of length didnt exist. As someone who hasn't seen casino or goodfellas, I was new to the cast but importantly absolutely loved all of it. Its fantastically paced, well told as a story, well presented as a film and incredibly acted by pesci, Pacino and de Niro. A genuine masterpiece.… Expand
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leoterraDec 29, 2019
The Irishman has come to realize in an incredible way not only the unofficial trilogy of the Scorsese mafia movies, but it ends incredibly throughout the decade. Martin's direction needs no comment. It is a careful direction and at the sameThe Irishman has come to realize in an incredible way not only the unofficial trilogy of the Scorsese mafia movies, but it ends incredibly throughout the decade. Martin's direction needs no comment. It is a careful direction and at the same time full of drama and emotion. It is very important to highlight the performances of Robert de Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci, these are very good performances and bring an extra emotion to the film. To conclude, The Irishman is an amazing movie, with an amazing direction, a very well written script and impressive performances. OSCAR ??… Expand
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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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Samydubat7Jan 4, 2020
Very good movie and excellents actors. Martin Scorsese is a huge screen director and he is exceptional.
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RaginglamottaJan 12, 2020
The Irishman is one of the best movies you’ll ever see, and the best movie on Netflix right now
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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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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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wanted99Jan 17, 2020
**** everybody didn't like the movie,what am saying,because why you see this movie because lots of people who have a mind loved it and talking about it,what you where expecting action because its a gangsters who have some powers hey body go**** everybody didn't like the movie,what am saying,because why you see this movie because lots of people who have a mind loved it and talking about it,what you where expecting action because its a gangsters who have some powers hey body go watch some mcu(why isnt end game nominated for best pic) because its **** that i like that everybody like,and how who maade this movie say its like going to theme parks the you have great time there,and am again telling you go **** your mother.
This movie has to be written beside godfather and best crime movies ,why,because its looking at this world from another vision the rality one ,how this world connect to politics,and how the ending of this characters that are old start think about there sins,and about Contrition,and how The abundance of man to power and money ,and scene of this has a bunsh of symbols ,every character reflects a type of characters of the regular world that,thats this movie is not about anly crime and mafia world ,and all that why am telling you that this movie is a masterpiece and hope that win best picture.… 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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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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KatanaVoidFeb 13, 2020
The Irishman is simply the BEST movie that I've ever seen. Of course, Scorcese brings to us a film about Mafia, but he brings so much more than just that.

Even if you never watched the movie you probably heard one thing about it: It is superThe Irishman is simply the BEST movie that I've ever seen. Of course, Scorcese brings to us a film about Mafia, but he brings so much more than just that.

Even if you never watched the movie you probably heard one thing about it: It is super long. Well, you ain't wrong my friend, but I must say that his 209 minutes is a show of amazing acting and directing.

1950. Frank Sheeran (Robert de Niro), a WWII veteran meets the powerful mobster Russel Buffalino (Joe Pesci), He rises up in the American mafia, and is seconded worked to Jimmy Hoffa's Teamsters, but eventually, these two jobs crash.

Pesci's character, Russel, is the complete opposite of the other work Joe has done with Scorcese before, he's not just the angry little guy like he was on "The Goodfellas", here, Pesci plays an intelligent, calculating and strong character, and he does so in one of his best actings.

Eventually Frank meets Jimmy Hoffa, the President of the American Trucker Union, and they start working together as well. Al Pacino's work on "The Irishman" is incredible. It was his first time working with Martin Scorcese, and I couldn't find a better fit for these two. Pacino knows exactly when, and how, to deliver Hoffa's bursts of anger. The best of it all is his chemistry with Stephen Graham's character, Tony Pro; the scene with the one-fist fight which starts over Tony coming with shorts to a meeting and being late is one amazing piece of art, I must say.

What makes "The Irishman" the best mafia movie of the last years is that it doesn't just end with the bodies buried or the mobsters in jail, Martin makes a movie about life, a movie about aging, loss, family, disappointment, regret, redemption and the inevitable death to everyone, and that's how it ends, with the inevitable.… 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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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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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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DeVito8704Apr 11, 2023
With every main character being close to 80 years old or older, NEVER in a million years did I think Scorsese had another Goodfellas/Casino level movie left in him... Boy was a wrong. Don't let the 3½+ runtime turn you away because you'll beWith every main character being close to 80 years old or older, NEVER in a million years did I think Scorsese had another Goodfellas/Casino level movie left in him... Boy was a wrong. Don't let the 3½+ runtime turn you away because you'll be hanging on every minute and wishing there was more movie left once the credits roll. Truly a masterpiece… 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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shumatOct 11, 2022
the film was very good but i would extended by some time to enjoy more the scenes..
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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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Richard552Aug 10, 2022
I had the surreal sensation of witnessing an all-time classic reveal itself before my eyes.
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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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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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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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