First of all, Bobby Money doesn't look Irish to me. Maybe, this is just a stupid statement.

Rating: 6/10 (9 December 2019)

I'm afraid to review this film. I feel like I'm about to ruin my aspiring film critic career... Well, here it goes.

SYNOPSIS:
Based on a novel titled "I Heard You Paint Houses" and the true and mysterious disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa.
Frank Sheeran (Robert De Niro) tells his story of when he became a hitman for Russel Bufalino (Joe Pesci) and what he remembers from the mysterious death of Jimmy Hoffa (Al Pacino).
DIRECTION:
Before your head explodes, no, I don't have any issue with the directing. It's Marty Score-say-zee. For those who say "Score-sessy", shut up. Even if that's the correct pronunciation, shut your mouth. You just sound like a valley girl saying "hawt" instead of "hot."--------- Anyway... Scorese- Marty is a phenomenal Director blah blah blah. We all know. That run-time though. Give me a break! This could've been 45 minutes shorter EASILY.
WRITING:
I want to extend on the run-time here. Cause though I didn't feel the writing was bad, by goodness should this script have been cut down far more. I have this theory that Marty loves the the structure of TV series where you can build characters over a long stretch of time and so he likes to add multiple scenes of his characters doing average day things to make you feel like they're not just cold-blooded, money hungry killers. However, most of these scenes don't move the story forward, it just slows the pace way down. I'm sorry, but is it a crime that while watching a film like this I want to learn more of the core plot and not watch a family Christmas get-together? Unlike a TV series where filler episodes are necessary at times, with a movie you have the luxury of cutting that out.
ACTING.
Robert De Niro (or Bobby Money), Joe Pesci, Al Pacino, Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale, Jesse Plemons. Am I good for this section? If I had to choose a standout for who I feel would have the best chance at an Oscar it would be Al Pacino. He definitely had the most showy role of every character, but he did a great job as Jimmy Hoffa. Loved his performance and they'll all get nominated. Maybe.
CONCLUSION:
Look, the direction is great and the acting a top notch, but for my own personal satisfaction I need a story that keeps me going. ESPECIALLY for a 210-minute run-time. The Wolf of Wall Street is a perfect example of using the most with a long run-time and that was Marty too so I know he's capable. There was a great story here, but unfortunately for me it was clouded far too much by unnecessary filler scenes that ultimately didn't make me any more connected to the characters. Speaking of characters, there's about 37 characters you're introduced to and the script finally focuses up on the 3 main character in the last hour to and hour and a half. Was really looking forward to this film and I'm disappointed.