Solid, but too long and not worth the hype

Rating: 6/10 (30 November 2019)

Not your standard mob movie, but a very isolated one. DeNiro is the main guy and he does an excellent job, however the story goes too much into Hoffa's side for my liking. It doesn't feel like we are really in a mob setting aside from a few scenes here and there. Pacino does a solid job, when he's angry and better than his recent work but he's a bit done. Joe Pesci did a very good job as the silent but deadly made man, though it's noticeable he hasn't done anything recently. I know it's based on a book, but a little more action and feeling for the world they live in wouldn't have hurt. Not once did you feel DeNiro or Pesci actions had repercussions or that they would be in serious danger. No real rivalries. It was a bit too much like reading a book, some scenes / parts dragged on for too long with all the conversation. Kind of ironic given Scorsese going off on Marvel, maybe he should have focused on this movie. It's solid, but not a masterpiece by any standard. The actors cary this movie, not the production nor the writing nor the soundtrack. I really think people who give this a 8-10 are just excited Pesci, Pacino and DeNiro are finally in a movie after so many years. This is not going to be like other classic mob movies and it's a shame with all the hype leading up to it. Cannot help but feel underwhelmed.