r96sk
A fascinating watch - totally worth the 209 minute run time. There's so much to like about <em>'The Irishman'</em>. From the top class performances, the ace cinematography, the excellent music and, most importantly, the captivating plot....
Movie spotlight
The Irishman
2019
Movie
209 min
English
Pennsylvania, 1956. Frank Sheeran, a war veteran of Irish origin who works as a truck driver, accidentally meets mobster Russell Bufalino. Once Frank becomes his trusted man, Bufalino sends him to Chicago with the task of helping Jimmy Hoffa, a powerful union leader related to organized crime, with whom Frank will maintain a close friendship for nearly twenty years.
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IMDb7.8/10
Rotten Tomatoes96%
Metacritic94
Google Users86%
Director: Martin Scorsese•Genres: Crime, Drama, Biography, History
Plot Summary
Frank Sheeran, a WWII veteran and hitman with connections to the Bufalino crime family, reflects on his life and his involvement in the disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa. As he ages, he grapples with the choices he made and the toll they took on his family.
Critical Reception
The Irishman was met with widespread critical acclaim, particularly for Scorsese's direction, the performances of its lead actors, its ambitious scope, and its poignant exploration of aging, loyalty, and regret. It was considered a late-career masterpiece by many.
What Reviewers Say
Praised for its masterful direction and stellar performances from its legendary cast.
Hailed as a profound and elegiac meditation on crime, aging, and the American experience.
Applauded for its ambitious narrative and technical achievements, particularly in de-aging the actors.
Google audience: Audience reviews highlight the film's compelling narrative, the incredible acting from the legendary cast, and the emotional depth of the story. Some viewers found the runtime lengthy, but most appreciated the mature and reflective tone.
Awards & Accolades
Received 10 Academy Award nominations, including Best Picture and Best Director. Won numerous awards from critics' circles and guilds.
Fun Fact
Joe Pesci, who had retired from acting, came out of retirement specifically to star in 'The Irishman' after Martin Scorsese personally asked him multiple times.
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JPV852
Wanted to love this but there were moments where I sort of lost interest. And while I don't at all mind lengthy movies (Godfather Part II and Apocalypse Now are two of my favorite movies), this one was probably a good 20-minutes too long IM...
Manuel São Bento
It might not be Martin Scorsese’s best film yet, but it’s one more proof that he’s one of the most talented filmmakers ever. With Robert De Niro delivering his best performance of the decade, Al Pacino going crazy and Joe Pesci brilliantly ...
Gimly
This being nominated for SAG's "Best Acting Ensemble" is basically like when _Bohemian Rhapsody_ won "Best Editing" at the Oscars. This uh... This movie's better though. _Final rating:★★★ - I liked it. Would personally recommend you g...
Stephen Campbell
**_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 nobod...
SWITCH.
It would almost be wrong to call ‘The Irishman’ a film; rather, it acts more like a tapestry. This isn’t telling one story, but a number of stories spanning decades that just so happen to involve the same group of dangerous gangsters, shari...