NETFLIX SPECIAL The Irishman

The Irishman is a deep-dive into the underground world of Italian gangsters. It should be noted that when I say deep I mean 3 and 1/2 hours deep. Despite it's length, the movie also has several well known actors. The top 3 that shine in the spotlight among this group are Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci. They all preformed very well with a shot out to Al Pacino for his acting as the role of the famous Jimmy Hoffa. That said while the de-aging of faces is done well, the old stiffer movements of the actors tend to show through the movie editing magic. There is a lot in this movie, not just because of it's length but because it almost functions as a documentary about gangsters after WWII. The movie doesn't have much in terms of comedy, not nearly enough to keep someone laughing for 3 hours. The way it captures the interest of it's audience is by relying on them to pay attention and be fascinated or intrigued by the story they are unraveling. In reality the film is a flashback to one iconic moment that I won't spoil for those who don't know the historical context of the movie. The Irishman is definitely an interesting film for those who know about it's historical context and I would recommend watching it even if you don't. If you are interested in checking out the film on Netflix get a blanket and some popcorn, and be ready for a 3+ hour intriguing historical lesson on the world of gangsters. Personally I recommend setting an intermission at some point during the film.

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