OT - The Irishman

[Suarez]

what's your vote for most underated scorsese film?

nowhere near as good as his bigger films , but i thought ShutterIsland was pretty underrated.

The dude is definitely the best director of our generation though. The Departed, Gangs of NY, GF’s , Casino, Wolf of WS... he’s a monster, but this film was a plasta in comparison

 

[supersaiyanshel]

If the movie is accurate regarding the build up to it, Hoffa had it coming.

He was warned several times and just wouldn’t back down.

He was given almost 2 million dollars post prison release to basically walk away. Dude was hardheaded.

 

[nystateofmind]

He was given almost 2 million dollars post prison release to basically walk away. Dude was hardheaded.

Pride is undefeated.

 

[HurricaneHauk]

Movie was good but so **** long

Ilagine being at the theater trying to hold a **** in

 

[Cajuncane]

Watched it last night but waaaaay too long.3 1/2 hours is too long for a movie.

a lot of that movie could have been cut without losing any of the storyline.

overall a decent movie but I don’t think it will be getting any academy awards ._jmo

 

[mdpcane]

Just watched it.

Thoughts?

probably the last of a film genre

 

[Empirical Cane]

Phenomenal movie, Scorsese's best work since Goodfellas, Kundun, Gangs of New York & The Departed.

i just can't watch Deniro any longer..

 

[nystateofmind]

Watched it last night but waaaaay too long.3 1/2 hours is too long for a movie.

a lot of that movie could have been cut without losing any of the storyline.

overall a decent movie but I don’t think it will be getting any academy awards ._jmo

I think Pesci should definitely get a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

 

[supersaiyanshel]

Pesci channels the real life Russell Bufalino, the character had to be quiet, reserved, calculated & smart, not the loud rambunctious over the top "Mob guy" that people are used to seeing Pesci play.

He did justice to the role & to the real man, it's the best & closest depiction of the actual person captured in a film.

What's interesting is originally he wanted to play Harvey Keitel's role of Angelo Bruno, but Scorsese wanted him for Bufalino & he was reluctant to play him & didn't really want to do another mob flick, De Niro had to convince him to do it & wouldn't be like all the other characters he's played.

They allegedly had to ask him over 40 times before he agreed to come out of retirement. And then they had to agree to a certain set of conditions (he didnt want to rehearse or do press).

Pescis a national treasure whose presence on the screen has been missed.

I'm not sure if some of yall have seen The Good Shepard (great movie directed by DeNiro), but Pescis in it for one scene and is incredible. Gifted performer.

 

[mdpcane]

i just can't watch Deniro any longer..

 

[supersaiyanshel]

I think Pesci should definitely get a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

Pacino looks like a lock and might steal it from Pitt. Gun charge, knife run line is another all time from him. Perfect delivery.

 

[Memnon]

i just can't watch Deniro any longer..

Lol I don't give a sh*t about politics so I'm not bothered by him.

 

[nystateofmind]

Pacino looks like a lock and might steal it from Pitt. Gun charge, knife run line is another all time from him. Perfect delivery.

That was a great scene but there was an absolutely AWFUL jump cut about 30 seconds prior that threw me for a loop and didn’t let me fully appreciate the rest of the scene.

No idea how that was left in.

 

[Cajuncane]

I think Pesci should definitely get a nomination for Best Supporting Actor.

love Pesci in everything he does.Made Goodfellas

 

[supersaiyanshel]

Lol!

I'm a film buff & I love Mafia movies & documentaries, I've seen hundreds of them.

Also a huge fan of Martial Arts movies, I know those real well too, even more than Mafia flicks lol.

Oh yeah? OT, but this video is crack for martial arts fans (OT again, but the Wu Tang show is surprisingly pretty good).

 

[Empirical Cane]

Lol I don't give a sh*t about politics so I'm not bothered by him.

Its not his politics (as douchey as they are)...

just not a fan of same "just walk away" schtick movie after movie...

 

[TheOldU2002]

fantastic movie.

a different, more somber and introspective version of an MS gangster film. The three main actors are iconic and incredible.

i didnt need another goodfellas, as that will never ever be touched. this was totally different and amazing in its own way.

 

[Memnon]

Its not his politics (as douchey as they are)...

just not a fan of same "just walk away" schtick movie after movie...

That's fair.

In his prime he was one of the greatest actors in the world, but in his older days he's definitely lost a step lol.

Still a legend though. His performances in Godfather, Ragin Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Heat, Cape Fear, A Bronx Tale, Jackie Brown & Limitless were all amazing imo.

 

[nystateofmind]

That's fair.

In his prime he was one of the greatest actors in the world, but in his older days he's definitely lost a step lol.

Still a legend though. His performances in Godfather, Ragin Bull, Taxi Driver, Goodfellas, Heat, Cape Fear, A Bronx Tale, Jackie Brown & Limitless were all amazing imo.

Meet The Parents is also a really underrated comedy classic.

 

[umfire]

De Niro was a legend before he was 40. He is limited now, but he is untouchable.

Very good movie but nowhere near the best of MS.

Also Liberty... what did you think of the Raid series?