Pacino is outstanding!

Rating: 5/10 (14 September 2019)

Yes, Pacino was amazing in his portrayal of Lefty, but I still gave this movie only 5 stars. I've read Joe Pistone's book twice and am very familiar with his undercover work as "Donnie Brasco". Although Lefty was perfectly cast I just could NOT buy Depp as Brasco. He's a good actor, but I suppose being a fan of the Sopranos has spoiled me for good, authentic casting.
In no way does Depp look Italian, or even old enough to be this knock around jewel thief. He looks like a college kid. Someone with a bit more edge, Italian ancestry and age would have been a better fit. The casting of Sonny Black was off as well. It was hard to buy him as a Mafia capo. Some liberties were taken with the truth because Kings Court was in Pasco County, north of Tampa, not Miami. And yes, there were tensions in Pistone's marriage but it was overplayed for the screen. Finally, I haven't even finished watching the movie; I'm about 3/4 through and too bored too finish it.