Stop comparing it to Goodfellas and Casino

Rating: 9/10 (28 November 2019)

If you start watching this film thinking you are going to be watching Goodfellas 2 or Casino 2 you will be disappointed. Just because it is by the same director and stars the same actors doesn't mean it's related. It's a completely different story.
Yes the film is very long. It's about ageing mobsters. Joe Pesci has slowed down in the last 25-30 years. He's not a psychotic murderer like in Goodfellas and Casino because it's a different story. This film is about the acting and the story not the shocking ultra violence.
People are focusing on the CGI, that it's not good enough? I thought it was excellent. De Niro is in his 70s. You can't make him look like a 21 year old man but they did a good job of portraying him in his 30s. Same as Joe Pesci.
Speaking of Joe Pesci any real fan of Goodfellas and Casino will love seeing this guy back on the screen with De Niro. You will never get these two on the screen again, especially with Al Pacino as well. Not to mention one of the best cast films I've seen in years. The type of movie you enjoy watching to recognise some great actors from your favourite shows.
Film fans have trouble watching long films these days and I don't blame them with fast paced big films of the marvel era. You will not get that here but what you will get is a sprawling gangster biopic beautifully shot with amazing actors, script and soundtrack.