I’m a big fan of crime dramas, especially mafia movies. As is the case, I consider myself an expert on the subject, which is why I know that Robert De Niro is the “King of Mafia Movies.” From The Godfather Part II To goodfellas To casino To a bronx taleThe man knows how to draw you in as he helps bring some of the most famous stories to life.
Speaking about these films, you can add the original religious person And scarface In the mix, some would argue that they don’t make mob-related movies like they used to. However, others may argue that in recent years, some have emerged, including Johnny Depp black massbradley cooper’s American HustleAnd sopranos‘Prequel film, The Many Saints of Newark.
As great as these “new” movies are for crime drama lovers, De Niro released a project in 2019 that surpasses them all to become the greatest mafia movie of the last 20 years.
‘The Irishman’ Debuts on Netflix November 27, 2019
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First premiering in limited theaters on November 1, 2019, Martin Scorsese’s Irishman It officially became available to stream on Netflix on November 27 of the same year. The film follows organized crime in America through the eyes of notorious, real-life hitman Frank Sheeran, portrayed by De Niro. In particular, it sheds in-depth light on the unsolved murder of notorious union boss Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino). Here is the official synopsis of the film:
“Robert De Niro, Al Pacino and Joe Pesci star in Martin Scorsese’s IrishmanAn epic saga of organized crime in post-war America, told through the eyes of World War II veteran Frank Sheeran, a hustler and hitman who worked with some of the most notorious men 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 relationship to mainstream politics.
Why ‘The Irishman’ is the best mafia movie of the last 2 decades
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Whenever someone claims that something is the “greatest” or “best”, it is usually based on subjective opinion. I’m a big fan of both De Niro and Scorsese, so I’ll admit I may be a little biased. However, Irishman Actually it’s good.
Let’s start with the fact that this is a film directed by Scorsese based on a screenplay by Steven Zaillian. When it comes to the projects he attaches his name to, and with his solid resume in crime dramas, Scorsese rarely fails to make a mark. previously mentioned casino And goodfellas Both are co-written and directed by Legend. Whereas Irishman It may not be better than these two classics, but it’s definitely of equal caliber, largely because of the meticulous way they shot the film. And it probably would have been impossible to do without the deft hand of Zalian, who clearly had a great script, with timely ups and downs that create spot-on pacing.
Then its casting takes place. Irishman Not only does it reunite De Niro with Scorsese, but it also reunites them both with the incomparable Joe Pesci. Whenever Pesci is in a Scorsese film, you know his character will be explosive and provide must-see moments, and Irishman There is no exception. That’s why he received an Oscar nomination for his role as crime boss, Russell Bufalino.
And you can’t forget about Al Pacino. There are those who would argue that Pacino is the “King of Mafia movies”, and I wouldn’t dispute that argument much. He is the face of these three godfather movies, that is scarfaceAnd carlito’s way It was unprecedented. In IrishmanPacino makes sure he stands out as Jimmy Hoffa and it was cool to see him and De Niro go at each other on screen.
Supporting the Academy Awards, Irishman Sadly it lost all nine of its nominations at the ceremony, but at least it got nominated, which is a testament to how good the film was actually. Additional proof of this is its “Certified Fresh” rotten tomatoes Score of 95%.
again, Irishman Available to stream on Netflix with subscription.
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