Terrific

Rating: 9/10 (27 November 2019)

It is so good to see Martin Scorsese have all the time he needs to tell a story. Especially in a film that he obviously loves. The cast leaves no one out, and I am not simply singling out the lead roles. As is sometimes the case, he doesn't have many women who have big roles. This film is based on a documentary. I like the fact he casts many younger and/or not as well known actors. Like "Goodfellas" (1990), this story is told by a central character. Also, it is hard not to consider other films he has made. All this aside, "The Irishman" stands up firmly on it's own. We are very fortunate to have a handful of directors who are not making films based on "super hero comic books". I am so sick of that type of movie, where it is boxed, packaged, marketed and (finally) shoved down people's throats. This is a must see film.