re: The Irishman

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Pesci knocks it outta the park.

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I agree with this.

Who is the "boy from Baton Rouge" mentioned during the Nashville court scene? Carlos Marcello?

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In the beginning they keep showing shots of her just staring at him which I found odd until later I realized she was figuring out the her dad wasn't exactly the "most morally fit" father in the neighborhood. Had to be hard to realize your dad was an enforcer in the mob.

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They also skillfully juxtaposed how she did not particularly like Russell but fell in love with Jimmy and how she figured out her dad was involved in his disappearance. Chilling and heartbreaking at the same time. I loved the movie.

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Who is the "boy from Baton Rouge" mentioned during the Nashville court scene?

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LINK

Just finished.

Incredible.

It's Scorcese, DeNiro, Pacino, and Pesci...of course it's going to be much better than your average movie. That said (spoilers).....







* On advice of a podcast I listen to, I watched some documentaries on Hoffa before watching the movie so that I'd be familiar with the characters going into it. Unfortunately, the "experts" in these documentaries, to a man, said Sheeran's claims and story were absolute bullshite, citing several inconsistencies in his story, logistical improbability, lack of DNA evidence (despite testing), and financial drive to sell the book. That Scorcese wrote about an apparently discredited account of what happened, was kind of deflating to watch.

* The de-aging was awful. Of course, the supermarket scene. DeNiro's character, especially, was really poorly done, even with the contacts. I would have almost preferred two actors playing the Sheeran's role to account for flashbacks.

* They really glossed over a lot of the stuff that got Hoffa in trouble with the mafia, including Jo cheating on him with mafia members. They mentioned the involvement of the Detroit mafia Giacalone family but didn't really develop those characters, at all, nor what that family meant to Hoffa.


*****Loved the Action Bronson cameo. He was actually perfect for that part.

*****Pesci stole the show. Would've loved to see more of he and Keitel together.

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Pesci and Pacino were great
DeNiro meh

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This will be an unpopular opinion but I think that's the way Martin writes DeNiro into his gangster movies.
He's not bad at all. He's always good but his character is not meant to stand out. I feel Goodfellas and Casino were all driven by Pesci and a few other supporting roles. I think that's what makes the movies great. Everything meshes together.

Joe Pesci stole the show. Phenomenal.

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This will be an unpopular opinion but I think that's the way Martin writes DeNiro into his gangster movies.
He's not bad at all. He's always good but his character is not meant to stand out. I feel Goodfellas and Casino were all driven by Pesci and a few other supporting roles. I think that's what makes the movies great. Everything meshes together.

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Interesting point. It was Raging Bull, Taxi Driver, King of Comedy, and Cape Fear where DeNiro's character really stood out. I see what you're saying but while DeNiro isn't really the lead in Goodfellas or even Mean Streets, he's brilliant in those movies not just "not bad at all". And the post you're responding to has nothing to do with DeNiro's onscreen performance.

Not sure if your post is sarcasm or irony.