A great achievement!!!

Rating: 8/10 (19 January 2020)

A beautiful, well crafted, contemplative movie. While many people were expecting something with a bit more excitement, I think it's important to watch this film for what it is, an interesting, reflective look into Frank Sheeran's life. Yes, it's long, but I think that works in the film's favour. It allows you to sit back, watch it unfold and absorb yourself in it. This is helped by the sheer beauty of the film. The Irishman is brilliantly made with stunning cinematography, production and costume design while utilizing an intoxicating 50s/60s setting. The movie is brimming with stars and talent with two especially brilliant performances from Joe Pesci and Al Pacino. They're on top form and working with a great script. Also, I think the de- ageing, (one of the reasons for the film's controversy) works very well and after a while, I completely forgot about it. Overall, I think The Irishman is a beautifuly made and brilliantly crafted film that absorbs you in this world entirely. It's a great achievement and will be talked about for years to come.