It's a bit long

Rating: 7/10 (18 December 2019)

The Irishman
Martin Scorsese gangster epic set over 3, 4 , 5 decades last over three ½ hours.
Great performance from all the heavyweight leads, Pacino, Pesce, and De niro and a great performance and a dubious accent from "This is England's" Stephen Grahame.
A lot has been said about the youthful look of De Niro courtesy of CGI , it works well on his facial features but little can be done about his aging frame pummelling a rival....
I do think you will have a basic grasp of American politics and trade union history and how the mafia and gangster infiltrated and controlled both. Insight into Kennedy's assassination is key here.
Ultimately this film is about relationships and this is where is shines.
Overall a great film not essential, personally I prefer "Once upon time in America" which covers a similar themes.
Special mention for Anna Paquin who plays De Niro's daughter who he desperately tries to connect with throughout his life. This is the Irishmen's one regret and what he takes to his grave.