The Irishman

Name: The Irishman
Genre: Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, Crime
Released: November 1, 2019
Duration: 209 min
Rating: 94
Cast: Al Pacino, Aleksa Palladino, Anna Paquin, Bobby Cannavale, Dascha Polanco

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Netflix | Release Date: November 1, 2019 | R

Starring: Al Pacino, Aleksa Palladino, Anna Paquin, Bobby Cannavale, Dascha Polanco, Harvey Keitel, Jack Huston, Jake Hoffman, Jesse Plemons, Joe Pesci, Kathrine Narducci, Ray Romano, Robert De Niro, Sebastian Maniscalco, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Stephen Graham, Steve Van Zandt

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Nominated for 10 Academy Awards including best picture.
Named best film of 2019 by the National Board of Review and the New York Film Critics Circle. More awards and nominations ...

Summary: The Irishman is an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hustler and hitman 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 Irishman is an epic saga of organized crime in post-war America told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro), a hustler and hitman 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, and offers a monumental journey through the hidden corridors of organized crime: its inner workings, rivalries and connections to mainstream politics.… Expand

Director: Martin Scorsese

Genre(s): Biography, Drama, History, Thriller, Crime

Rating: R

Runtime: 209 min

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Christopher Machell

Nov 30, 2019

With The Irishman, Scorsese offers us his first truly autumnal film – a picture about age’s slow, inevitable decline. There are the signature dolly shots, the period pop music, the bursts of brutality, but there is also a frail melancholy we have rarely glimpsed in even his statelier films. Read full review

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Empire Ian Freer

Oct 13, 2019

Of course, Scorsese delivers a stunning, gangster flick but The Irishman is so much more, a melancholy eulogy for growing old and losing your humanity. Savour every one of its 209 minutes, you won’t regret it. Read full review

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Mick LaSalle

Nov 4, 2019

The Irishman is all about the end of something. It is to gangster movies what John Ford’s “The Man Who Shot Liberty Valance” was to westerns. Without a doubt, it’s a masterpiece. Read full review

Jesse Hassenger

Sep 27, 2019

In many ways, this is an Old Man movie — a slower late-period work by a filmmaker ruminating on his advancing age, and on the beloved classics he made as a younger guy. But it’s Scorsese’s version: pulsing with more life than most younger filmmakers, before giving way to stark, chilling regret. Read full review

Andrew Crump

Dec 5, 2019

Scorsese’s gangster movies indulge the genre’s pleasures, of course, but in each of them—all seven of them—he’s looking for spirituality and for humanity. In The Irishman, he’s in self-reflection mode, glancing at his career-long search for God while pondering his own age. Read full review

Ann Hornaday

Nov 6, 2019

The Irishman is a feast for the ages, a groaning board of exquisitely photographed scenes, iconic performances and tender nods toward old age that leave viewers in a mood more wistful than keyed-up. Read full review

Movie Nation Roger Moore

Nov 27, 2019

Does this stylistically unstylish picture stand with the lurid glories of “Casino,” the pulse-pounding narrative drive and cinema semiotics of “The Departed,” or the charismatic cynicism of “Goodfellas?” Give me a freaking break. Read full review

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MaxPayneIsGod

Jan 14, 2020

Masterful cinema, a flawless movie.
Classic Scorsese in every sense.
Powerhouse performances by De Niro, Pesci and Pacino
Truly, one of the greatest movies ever made.

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Liammather

Sep 17, 2021

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MarcDoyle

Nov 2, 2019

What an incredible film - an epic. The performances, across the board, are tremendous. So amazing to see Jonathan Morris back in his vestments, by the way. He provides a subtle but important frame to the film - nice uroboros. Joe Pesci is just phenomenal - I truly hope he picks up at least aWhat an incredible film - an epic. The performances, across the board, are tremendous. So amazing to see Jonathan Morris back in his vestments, by the way. He provides a subtle but important frame to the film - nice uroboros. Joe Pesci is just phenomenal - I truly hope he picks up at least a supporting actor nom for his performance, if not a win. The dialogue is pitch-perfect. Just an amazing job by Scorsese.… Expand

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gustavoriquelme

Dec 4, 2019

And Scorsese did it again. I'm gonna talk about The Irishman in three words: What a picture.

Besides that, it's one of the greatest 2019 films for sure. An amazing direction, a great script, and memorable performances are enough to make this film a masterpiece.

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BHBarry

Dec 8, 2019

“The Irishman” stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino in this epic saga of mob life in post World War II America. Based on the book by Charles Brandt and screenplay by Steven Zaillian, and ably directed by Martin Scorcese, the film traces the life of Frank Sheehan (Mr. De Niro) as he“The Irishman” stars Robert De Niro, Joe Pesci and Al Pacino in this epic saga of mob life in post World War II America. Based on the book by Charles Brandt and screenplay by Steven Zaillian, and ably directed by Martin Scorcese, the film traces the life of Frank Sheehan (Mr. De Niro) as he rises from meat truck driver to a confidant of Jimmy Hoffa with ties to the “bosses” of the underworld. The film relies upon and uses “flashback” techniques which, if not done properly, might otherwise interfere with the viewer’s experience. In this instance, however, Mr. Scorcese masterfully utilizes the process to tell a story that, in spite of its 209 minutes of screen time, moves smoothly and rapidly from scene to scene. I give the film an 8 for affording the audience a gratifying theatrical experience and, in addition, for giving it the opportunity to witness the extraordinary acting talents of its 3 main stars as they perform under the magical wand of its director.… Expand

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JohnTY

Dec 26, 2019

DeNiro and Pacino are poorly cast here as Irish- and Anglo/German-Americans. And their respective ages doesn't work for me (regardless of the anti-aging tech).. Until the final act, which is very solid. It's like Scorcese's apology for glorifying mobsters all these years. But just like FrankDeNiro and Pacino are poorly cast here as Irish- and Anglo/German-Americans. And their respective ages doesn't work for me (regardless of the anti-aging tech).. Until the final act, which is very solid. It's like Scorcese's apology for glorifying mobsters all these years. But just like Frank seeking his daughters' apologies, I think it's all too little, too late.… Expand

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Diggler17

Dec 28, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. This was a horrible movie. Martin Scorsese did a marvelous job selling this to Netflix, because no one else would play it. Robert DeNiro, who acts as a military veteran, who never served and as a bad ass that couldn't fight his way out of a wet paper bag. As a military veteran, I was disgraced by his behavior and Scorsese shouldn't make another movie and Deniro should play roles to his left heeding political space allow him to.
Bottom line, horrible movie, horrible actors, horrible script. Cowards playing tough guys… Expand

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