Nostalgic Disappointment

Rating: 6/10 (15 January 2020)

The Irishman isn't a bad film. In a lot of ways it's a decent one. It's just not anything above good. The nostalgic feel makes for a feel good familiarity, but don't be fooled. This is far from a Scorsese masterpiece. Pesci and Pacino are outdated and miscast. Still wonderful actors but sadly often show their true age trying to play characters who are nearly thirty years their junior. The story is long, drawn out and too unoriginal to rate as highly as it does and certainly not a best picture candidate. Enjoy it for what it is - a decent flick that is better than a lot of movies out there, but not a new classic.