The Irishman (2019)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci, Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano, Bobby Cannavale, Anna Paquin, Stephanie Kurtzuba, Jesse Plemons
Rated: R for Pervasive Language and Strong Violence
Running Time: 3 h 29 m
TMM Score: 5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Directing, Writing, Production Design, Scope, World Building
WEAKNESSES: -
A mob hitman recounts his possible involvement with the killing of Jimmy Hoffa.
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Raging Bull (1980)
Directed By: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert De Niro, Cathy Moriarty, Joe Pesci
Rated: R
Run Time: 2h 9m
TMM Score: 4 Stars
Strengths: Acting, Cinematography
Weakness: A Little Slow, Requires Some Prior Knowledge
Jake LaMotta rises through the ranks of the middleweight boxing world but is less adept at navigating through life with his own family and community.
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Goodfellas (1990)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Ray Liotta, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro
Rated: R for Strong Brutal Violence, Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Use, and Some Sexuality
Running Time: 2h 28m
TMM Score: 5 Stars
STRENGTHS: Direction, Performances, Best of the Genre
WEAKNESSES: -
As far back as I can remember, I’ve always wanted to be a gangster…
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Casino (1995)
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Starring: Robert DeNiro, Sharon Stone, Joe Pesci, James Woods, Don Rickles
Rated: R for Strong Brutal Violence, Pervasive Strong Language, Drug Use and Some Sexuality
Running Time: 2 h 58 m
TMM Score: 3.5 stars out of 5
STRENGTHS: Writing, Directing, Acting, Cinematography
WEAKNESSES: Pacing, Length
Adapted from the true story of Las Vegas mobsters Lefty Rosenthal and Tony Spilotro.
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