Yet another epic film by Scorsese with a cast that is second to none.

Rating: 9/10 (28 January 2020)

Storyline - In the 1950s, truck driver Frank Sheeran gets involved with Russell Bufalino and his Pennsylvania crime family. As Sheeran climbs the ranks to become a top hit man, he also goes to work for Jimmy Hoffa -- a powerful Teamster tied to organized crime.
This proves that Scorsese has the skill and longevity to be considered one of the greatest filmmakers of all time. The Irishman is one of Martin Scorsese's best films, that is all that can really be said. He is able to return to the gangster genre with a brand new outlook that makes this film wholly original. The Irishman examines the ideas of death and time through retrospect ; Pesci, DeNiro, Pacino are at the top of their game. The use of Groundbreaking VFX took Anti-Aging to the next level, whether it be from CG or makeup, is overall incredible. The editing is as phenomenal. While featuring three terrific lead performances the film also features many wonderful supporting ones as well. Ray Romano, Stephen Graham, Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale, etc etc!
A fine curated piece of art, that's what Scorsese put before our eyes, he brought out everything in his arsenal of skills, every move is calculated to the teeth, every work is accounted for, it never skips a beat, it comes packaged in a smart setup which is not surprising with a director like Scorsese, in its over three hour runtime, not a single second is wasted, every little thing meant something, every frame worked towards the story, whether it's a one-second still or a ten minutes sequence, everything clicks here.
A blend of historical gangster storytelling with the main character weaving throughout it unobtrusively. Excellent cinematography with authentic backdrops, music, references. Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano demonstrate why they are such revered actors. A brilliant film that is a must see, destined to become yet another Scorsese classic.
Director: Martin Scorsese
Writers: Steven Zaillian (screenplay), Charles Brandt (book)
Stars: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci,Ray Romano, Stephen Graham, Harvey Keitel, Bobby Cannavale,Anna Paquin,Stephanie Kurtzuba,Kathrine Narducci,Gary Basaraba,Welker White
Music by :Robbie Robertson
Cinematography by: Rodrigo Prieto ... director of photography
Film Editing by :Thelma Schoonmaker
9/10