The Irishman (2019)
6/10
Not that great .
28 January 2023
"The Irishman" directed by Martin Scorsese is a crime epic that tells the story of Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hitman who claims to have been involved in the disappearance of union leader Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). The movie is a true tour-de-force of filmmaking and features some of the best acting performances of the year.

De Niro, Pacino, and Joe Pesci all give good performances and the chemistry between the three of them is electric. The film is also technically impressive, with Scorsese's direction, Rodrigo Prieto's cinematography and Thelma Schoonmaker's editing all coming together to create a truly immersive experience.

However, the one downside to the film is the use of de-aging technology on the actors. While the technology is impressive, it does take away from the realism of the performances and can be a bit distracting at times. It's not terrible but it's not perfect either.

The story of the film is also very engaging, and it keeps you on the edge of your seat throughout its 3.5 hours run time. The film covers a lot of ground, both in terms of its characters and the historical events it depicts, but it never feels like it's rushing or dragging.

Overall, "The Irishman" is a must-see film for anyone who loves crime dramas or just great filmmaking in general. Despite its use of de-aging technology not being perfect, it's still a powerful and compelling film that showcases some of the best acting of the year.
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