The Irishman

The Irishman (2019 November 27)

Netflix Distributed Movie
Availability: Global

Plot:
Told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hustler and hit man who worked alongside some of the most notorious figures of the 20th Century. Spanning decades, the film chronicles one of the greatest unsolved mysteries in American history, the disappearance of legendary union boss Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino), offering a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime and its connections to mainstream politics.

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Review:
Rating: [Watch it] / It depends / Skip it
  • This is a long movie, but it's never boring. This isn't just a story about Hoffa and Sheeran, it's also a story about mob life. The movie got better with every minute as all the pieces began to fit together. The length allows the movie to craft an intricate story. De Niro's performance is disappointing though blue contact lenses and CGI de-aging don't help. It's not a bad performance, just very stoic which may be the goal, but it's notable when all of the other performances stand out.
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Trivia:
  • Directed by Martin Scorsese.
  • Starring Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, and Harvey Keitel.
  • Also starring Bobby Cannavale, Ray Romano, Anna Paquin, Jessie Plemons, Jack Huston, Domenick Lombardozzi, and Kathrine Narducci.
  • Written by Steven Zaillian.
  • This is based on a 2004 book I Heard You Paint Houses about Frank "The Irishman" Sheeran who was involved in Jimmy Hoffa's death. 
  • The first table read occurred in 2013.
  • Reported on February 9, 2019 to be releasing specifically in October. 
  • Reported on August 27, 2019 that Netflix talked with AMC Theaters and Cineplex to allow the film to screen nationwide, but no deal was reached. 
  • Releasing in theaters on November 1, 2019.
  • Nominated for 2019 Golden Globe Best Motion Picture Drama. 
  • Joe Pesci nominated for 2019 Golden Globe Best Actor in a Supporting Role.   
  • Al Pacino nominated for 2019 Golden Globe Best Actor in a Supporting Role.  
  • Martin Scorsese nominated for 2019 Golden Globe Best Director.
  • Steve Zaillian nominated for 2019 Golden Globe Best Screenplay.
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