One of Scorsese's bests, please ignore spamming by Marvel fanboys

Rating: 10/10 (2 December 2019)

The Irishman is a prime example of real cinema. Fantastic characters, writing, cinematography and pacing. This movie will put you through the emotional wringer by the end. Each shot of the film is precise and picturesque, something Scorsese has better refined in his old age.
The movie is about the relationships we build in each other and the terror of getting old. This should resonate with anyone who isn't a teenager, it's the true singular vision of an older artist who deserves the creative control he is given.
Unfortunately people aren't used to films like this anymore. Audiences want movies which are created by a entertainment board of producers, with each scene crafted to appease as many people across all ages as possible. These movies are loaded with flashy but ridiculous action scenes and corny jokes, precisely plotted to intervene whenever someone's attention span begins to wonder.
If I did have to complain about The Irishman I would say digital de-aging still looks rough. Certain scenes make De Niro's face too smooth and it can be momentarily distracting. After the first 20 minutes you get used to this effect, and to me it's hard to fault the overall film due to this. This is a technique the industry as a whole hasn't been able to perfect, beyond the first couple minutes of the new Terminator.
The Irishman is an incredible film, I can't recommend it enough. One of the best of the year, along with Joker and Doctor Sleep. If you're a teenager or prefer the lab tested Hollywood flicks I'd stick with MCU or Fast and Furious. They come out with new movies every couple of months.