I heard you paint houses.........

Rating: 10/10 (8 December 2019)

The Irishman is everything that is good about the mafia genre of movies.
Having two legends of the genre like Robert de Niro (as John Sheeran) & Joe Pesci (as Russell Bufalino) only adds to the appeal of this movie.
I love movies like this that tell a deep, long ended story that spans decades. It reminds me of Gooofellas.
I myself have never heard Robert de Niro speak Italian in any of the mafia movies he's stared in, with the exception of a few words. I found this an added bonus.
I'm not concerned with the 209 minute length of the film as such a story that spans decades needs the time it needs. Simple as that.
I love the story, the acting & the chemistry the case have, in particular Robert & Joe. They are just two classics that will never be repeated. They exude attitude and that suave all gangsters have.
I found the narrative Robert de Niro provides in his storytelling is just magic. It has been too long since we had a mafia movie this good.
The fact Harvey Keitel (as Angelo Bruno) & Al Pacino (as Jimmy Hoffa) are Ali I this film, it just adds all the classic actors who have portrayed & illuminated in the mafia genre.
I'd recommend this move to anyone. I've read several books about the main characters in this movie so to see them portrayed in a feature film put things into perspective.