The movie is an hour too long though and seems like self indulgent reminiscing by the director, it really really drags at times and seemingly for no reason but unwillingness to edit out long, useless and boring scenes.

nocoincidences

(2,492 posts)

9. I have to agree that

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 12:35 AM

Nov 2019

it needed a lot of editing. I stuck with it and it was worth it, but it can be a slog at times.

DeNiro was good, Pesci was wonderful, and I did love the child star that played Peggy. She could have a future, she is so expressive, without speaking.

But it was Pacino who really impressed me. I felt like I was watching Jimmy Hoffa, he captured him perfectly.

There will be several Oscar nominations, no doubt.

walkingman

(11,152 posts)

10. "If they can wack a President, they can certainly wack a local President" - interesting quote

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 12:51 AM

Nov 2019

angstlessk

(11,862 posts)

11. Surprised it was on Prime Video

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 01:31 AM

Nov 2019

free with prime

RainCaster

(13,888 posts)

12. Watching it now

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 02:15 AM

Nov 2019

Long, but very good. It would be interesting to see how much of this is factual.

LeftInTX

(34,852 posts)

13. We'll never know. They're all dead

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 02:34 AM

Nov 2019

And he'll never be found

aikoaiko

(34,214 posts)

14. It's the antidote to the brashness of Goodfellas (which I still love).

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 03:15 AM

Nov 2019

It's fascinating but ultimately sorrowful.

CaliforniaPeggy

(156,968 posts)

15. DeNiro is a national treasure!

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 03:24 AM

Nov 2019

We're watching it in segments. It stays with you even after you're not watching it.

I'm sure there will be many well-deserved awards.

leftyladyfrommo

(20,026 posts)

16. Love that man. nt

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 08:06 AM

Nov 2019

PCIntern

(28,582 posts)

17. Remarkable in its understatement...

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 08:12 AM

Nov 2019

We Philly folk know “the Villa” well (Villa di Roma) the restaurant in the film. 938 S 9th st

Terrific film. The acting and direction is superb.

Snarkoleptic

(6,242 posts)

18. Saw it last night and it was top notch.

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Sat Nov 30, 2019, 10:19 AM

Nov 2019

n/t

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