I really hoped to enjoy this film, but there were times when my attention drifted. While I don’t have a problem with longer movies—some of my all-time favorites like *The Godfather Part II* and *Apocalypse Now* are quite long—this one felt about 20 minutes too extended, in my opinion. It was good to see De Niro attempting an acting performance instead of seeming detached, and Joe Pesci’s appearance was a definite plu…

While perhaps not his absolute finest work, this film serves as another demonstration of Martin Scorsese's exceptional filmmaking abilities. Robert De Niro gives what feels like his strongest performance in quite some time, Al Pacino is captivatingly intense, and Joe Pesci’s return to acting is a genuine highlight. The Irishman tells a lengthy but well-crafted story centered on themes of companionship and the passage…

The fact that this film received a nomination from SAG for "Best Acting Ensemble" feels comparable to _Bohemian Rhapsody’s_ win for “Best Editing” at the Oscars. However, thankfully, this movie is actually good. Final rating:★★★ - I enjoyed it. I would suggest checking it out.

**_Far too long, but arguably Scorsese's most thematically complex_** >_Don't let any man into your cab, your home, or your heart, unless he's a friend of labour._ - Jimmy Hoffa >_When Jimmy saw that the house was empty, that nobody came out of any of the rooms to greet him, he knew right away what it was. If Jimmy had taken his piece with him he would have gone for it. Jimmy was a fighter. He tu…

‘The Irishman’ feels less like a conventional movie and more akin to an elaborate artwork, woven together from numerous narratives that unfold over many years. These stories all center around a collection of intimidating criminals, connected by consistent elements such as stunning visuals, impressive special effects, and deliberate pacing. It appears Scorsese is acknowledging that portraying a full lifetime can’t be …