Even at the young age of 77, Scorsese can still make a masterpiece

Rating: 10/10 (28 November 2019)

I just finished watching The Irishman on Netflix, and all I can say is wow. Just wow. Martin Scorsese has officially just made himself my favorite film maker of all time. The fact that he can make this movie today, make it 3.5 hours long and have it be one of his best is incredible. The way he moves the camera and at points lingers on characters faces for extra time so the viewer can take everything in is extraordinary. Everyone in this film is amazing. Pacino, Cannavale, Sebastian Maniscalco. But most of all the standouts are Pesci and De Niro. Pesci came out of retirement for this film and while I still think Goodfellas is his best performance(obviously it's Home Alone but we all know that), this is a close second. The way he creates and embodies his character is special. This performance isn't like what he usually does. No yelling, nothing. And De Niro, of De Niro. Robert De Niro is one of the greatest actors of all time. No question. He is superb in this film. Both Pesci and De Niro shine throughout the entire movie, but in my opinion is towards the very end that they shine. The closing shot of this film reviles that of The Godfather. Not going into spoilers, but the deeper meaning in it is excellent. Thelma Schoonmaker seems to be able to take any film and make it 100 times better. She edits this wonderfully. Lastly, in my opinion, Pesci and Pacino should be nominated for oscars, but Pesci should win. De Niro should win the best actor oscar and Scorsese deserves one as well. The Irishman is a perfect example of a top director making an excellent film. One Scorsese's best, and the best of the year(so far). 10/10