I actually laughed out loud when Pesci called Deniro "kid" in the scene where they very first meet at the gas station. Using the de-aging was a horrible choice for the movie. Deniro never looked younger than fifty even when his character was supposed to be in his 20's. And he moved like an old man when he was delicately "stomping" the grocery store owner or when he threw the gun underhanded while standing on the rocks.
@@jek4837 Somebody finally mentions it. The CGI looked pretty good on Pesci and Al Pacino, but on De Niro it was really, really bad. I didnt know the story and was confused when they called him kid lol. De Niro looked no younger than 70 in all of his scenes lol
The final 30 minutes of this film is absolutely brilliant. Nobody watching it can say it glorifies that life. It's the ending that Godfather 3 wanted to be. The biggest punishment for these guys is outliving anyone they cared about, cut off from the ones that are still alive, looking towards death, not even sure if you are capable of deserving of God's forgiveness or if you even want it and alone
whether it's wanted or not, god is willing to forgive anyone and everyone. all one has to do is call on Jesus, confess that they are a sinner, and Jesus is lord, and one is saved!
For me this movie felt like a love letter and a farewell to the generation of mob films most of us enjoyed watching from the last 30 years. The actors we loved mixed with a few new faces like Bobby Cannavale and Stephen Graham. Heck even Sil Dante was singing in the movie. Just when you thought he was out...
this is exactly how I felt about this movie. Cannavale and Graham both playing major characters from Boardwalk Empire are like a crossover in this movie between TV and film and two generations of actors playing organized crime. The last crime film for one generation of actors, a reunion for a new generation.
Imagine being related to a dude that beat the scrip out of James Durkin Sr after durkin purchased the loree and tried shaking his hand after refusing to pay months of missing wages Also used to work ~15 feet away from buffalinos grave in a building with a wicked local history. Mighty Coal patch was different back then. What this movie doesn’t get right is that there were billions in the mix in this area, adjusted for inflation it would be trillions.
@@danielmcgrath680right lol? If we’re talking about 70 billion or more way back in the 1920s, then yeah it’s a trillion or more…but not this time period. Inflation calculators exist, you can just go and see when you’d have to go back to for billions to become trillions smh.
I know some people don’t like this movie for one reason or another, but I find myself coming back to it again and again. I think I’ve probably seen it 5 times. Every performance is just great and it feels really authentic. One of my favorites.
Phenomenal acting from a trio we may never see on screen together again, directed by one of the top 3 directors ever. The you're late scene is 10/10 and was mostly improv just like Pesci's funny how scene in Goodfellas.
I had zero worries about Pacino in a Scorsese film. Marty directs every scene with a keen eye for tone. Its important in all of his work but especially in his "Mob Films" because of the absurdist humor that accompanies that lifestyle. Hoffa was larger than life and Pacino was the perfect fit.
People always say alpacino over acts and he literally nails every roll he plays amazing actor let the haters hate. And the haters can't even come up with something to hate so they fall to the overacting cause they have no opinion of there own a bunch of hacks
@@flamboyentpromotions3471 Hoffa learned he was going to prison because of the stupidity and mistakes of the people in that room. Why would he not lose his shit?
Pacino is not going to overact in a Scorsese film. Great review Michael. My favourite scene was Russell telling frank that’s he’s putting him on the Jimmy hit. Even though it never happened and who am I to doubt what you say happened.
That breakfast scene was amazing. Classic case of talking around something. For a guy like Russell to have to explain himself? That is a really big deal. Men at his level don't justify themselves. They ask you to do things. "I know how you feel.... we tried to do everything that we could for him. Now it's fallen onto us. We have to take care of it. They let me put us both in this out of respect for me. You and Rini will be OK, because you're with me". 1. We have to handle this 2. You and I can both go too. 3. You will be fine if you do as I ask. No loose ends. No problems.
you can tell frank was torn apart by that as he really did love jimmy but he loved russ aswell n he knew deep down jimmy dug his hole but didnt wanna be THAT guy
He was great as Capone in Boardwalk Empire but his breakout role, for me, was This Is England. He has incredible range. It’s hard to imagine he was the soft spoken semi-Coward Tommy from Snatch, especially after This Is England.
Great movie but many inaccuracies for a Scorcese film. I don’t know why showed (I guess heavily implied) Bufalino dying while incarcerated when in reality he was freed in 1989 and died in 1994. It made for a better movie I guess so it’s OK. Organized crime is a cancer and needs to be rooted out, Bufalino dying in prison so sick he couldn’t even eat bread at the end was fitting.
The best parts of your videos is when you use your time in the life to show how it really was. Then telling whether the scene was authentic or not. I also enjoy when you talk about stories not related to any movie. Your life is just fascinating. I enjoy the stories about your father Sonny. He was in my opinion a real man. He never said anything about anything. A real wise guy.
@@mlgerab It was never meant to be accurate, it's based on Sheeran's book. It's supposed to be authentic to his story, not the actual reality of events.
The Irishman has become on of my favorite movies. I could watch it 3x a week and still not get tired of it. And I agree, Pacino stole every scene he was in, and those four scenes definitely stand out the most in the film. That scene where Anglo Bruno is asking Sheehan about the linen place brought me back to my grandfather who was very important to me. He always carried himself just like that everywhere he was. He told me something that still sits with me today. "If you act like you own the place, people think you do." People always respected him, and when someone would raise their hand at him it was the last time they ever did. It's rumored he was connected, though we never have been able to prove it. I do know he too was involved in a gas racket. And came close to going away because of it. Though he shook the right hands.
@@markmeloni2388very original. I’m sure you would be saying the same thing if you didn’t see 100 other people say that. 30 second scene ruined a 3 hour movie right 👍
I wouldn't say overacting. More like Pacino acting like Pacino. I love him but a lot of his roles are him acting the way he's acted for a long time. Standout was Pesci.
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I think people who say the movie is too long don't appreciate how Martin Scorsese tells a story Goodfellas and casino were masterpieces and will go down in history as will the Irishman and Martin done a fantastic job with this one as well as De Niro Pesci and Pacino three of the greatest actors of all time it may be a long movie but that's how u tell a story you have to give it time got to get them details in even if its the little things.
@@200wattstudio8 don’t know why they didn’t get a body double in just for that scene, some of the execution scenes weren’t great either, you can see the blood appear as if it’s a special effect instead of fake blood, great film but it had its issues and when you see them, you can’t un-see them sadly 😂
i get the scene looked weird, but the real frank sheeran was in his 50s at the time with bad knees, a shoulder that he dislocated in the army and arthritis in his back. the fact that it looks really stiff isnt that far away from reality, i think the screaming is what made the scene fall flat
My favorite part of the courtroom scene is when Ray Romano starts screaming, “How’d that gun get in, Neil???” blaming the rival lawyer 😂 expert trolling
@@glenbellefonte9620 The team over at Netflix is putting together an international task force to get to the bottom of who asked for your opinion, specifically. Hang in there, Glen, we'll have some answers soon!
I love when Bruno goes “ you got a good friend here, you don’t know how good of a friend you got here” Bobby d goes “yeah i know” And Bruno says “no! No you don’t know!” Hahahahahaha made me laugh
It's crazy. You look and listen to Michael Franzese and you see and hear a calm, gentle and intelligent man. There is no way you would think this man was a former Captain in the Mafia. Responsible for people getting hurt, going missing and much more. Just goes to show that people can change and you can always better yourself.
Stephan graham is one of the most underrated British actors around. I seen him on the one show talking about the prison scene and he improvised with hitting the ice cream and after the scene AlPacino said you see that the kid just scared me.
Stephen Graham..Is A Brillant Actor..Chk;.'Snatch'/Taboo'(w/-Tom Hardy.)uk Tv Streaming.(i hope?)Gangs Of N.Y.i think he's Worked w/-Marty S..a few times..But no doubt.Mr Stephen Graham is A Very Established/Fine Actor..&just Gets Better!, '(Underrated' to some maybe).but thanks for pointing that out.lol..
This movie was amazing. My girl and I go back to it every couple months and just get lost in the story. The last 30 minutes of the movie hits hard and it gives you a unique perspective on life, aging and the decisions we make. Masterpiece
That actor who played Tony Pro gave a tremendous performance and had amazing adversarial chemistry with Pacino. The guy who played Tony Pro is British too. Great actor.
I lived my entire life in central Pennsylvania. My grandfather was a Stelle worker and an Irish world War 2 vet. I remember him driving to new York in a Ryder truck on the weekends and coming back w a truckload of vending machines (1 armed bandits) he was paid more for that monthly trip than he made all week at a local Steele mill. His neighbor and a family friend who sent my grandfather turned out to be a Buffalino capo. To us kids he was just kind old Mr. Guerini who handed us candy from his pockets when he saw us. This movie took me right back to those days as a kid being with my grandfather and his friends. I absolutely loved it, whether it was all true or not, the nostalgia factor was Fantastic.
It’s so fascinating that you actually knew some of the people that were depicted on screen. You definitely are able to watch this movie on a different level then anyone of us
@@dennisbedard9850 I remember seeing Scarfo on the AC Boardwalk and being scared to death.And I was 14.No way I was saying hello to him.He did himself in when he had Salvie Testa killed.I think the entire city turned on him.
Michael, you alone have helped me realize that I wouldn't have lasted a week in the mob. As a full-blooded italian i have always wished I was of age during the peak of the Italian Mobs influence. I wanted to be a gangster so bad. You make me proud to be Italian, and I wish you the best.
@@Cater88 This is also a comment based on ignorance. You do realize the Italian mob still functions and holds significant influence in today's society right? They worked hand in hand with the government for decades. They didn't work with the government to survive, they both profit from eachother. The same way the government profits off of the cartel by moving drugs. The mob was used by the government numerous times throughout history. It was a life full of luxury if you made it far enough and had the right position. Who doesn't desire a glamorous lifestyle?
Eff uk stuff.. lame as country and ppl 🤣and accent which i as well as many cannot stand. We mock amd imitate and make a joke ouuta you ppl. Hellooo wool yeww loike ah coop ah teeya?? Hoo ah yeww toodaii!!
I loved this movie! The music was a character & very melancholy. Also, outstanding cameos; Sebastin Maniscalco, Ray Romano, Dominic Lombardozzi & Anna Paquin was amazing with basically zero lines. Thanks, Michael Franzese!
Michael made me laugh when he was describing that scene "Two shots to the head, boom, boom, and He got to keep the money too!" That's always a plus! :) Great Review!
It was incredible to have De Niro, Pesci and Pacino all together in a mafia movie. All of them were fantastic in this movie. Love your reviews of mafia movies. It is pretty nice to see somebody with experience in this lifestyle to give an in depth review of these films. I really enjoy this channel and listening to your stories. It is every educational and I have tremendous respect for you!
Mr. Franzese's response about the true killer of Gallo is one of the most Italian things I've heard lately. "I don't remember so I'm not mentioning anything." All seriousness, this movie gave me so much insight on what kind of backdoor deals went on in the world of the average man almost. The whole trucking union and Hoffa getting involved with shady people whilst trying to be president of a working man's union. It's crazy. It's like when you hear a story about a guy you worked with that did something to land him in jail; "you think you know a guy."
I love the end, where De Niro makes the phone call to Hoffa's wife. He's so flustered he can't even speak to her. All he can do is attempt to mumble condolences.
I think he felt sad for Hoffa deep down. He tried to defend him till the very end, but he had to kill him if he wanted to keep the paycheck. In the end, he even decided to leave the door slightly open like Hoffa would.
He was in actuall shock because he (tho he decided to do it and no way hecould have declined it)surprised himself of what he was able to do,and how deep loyalty for goes.not fear, because it wasn't the fear that pushed him (later,he said to the priest he doesn't feel remorse for whatever he did)...he.KNEW.he went over the blurry yet firm human dealbreaker -he didn't just kill Hoffa,he killed his close friend.professionally.coldheartedly.no remorse.just pure shock..AMAZING SCENE!!!
Stephen Graham, who played Tony Pro, was absolutely phenomenal. There's a video, if you go looking for it, where he goes into detail about his choices in his two big scenes. The ice cream fling, he planned that ahead of time. Only the prop master knew and only the cameraman knew before he did it on the last take. Pesci thought Scorcese wanted him to play Tony Pro. Boy are we lucky it shook out the way it did.
TY Michael. I am not Italian but I grew up in upstate NY in a largely Italian area. I've lived in NC for many years. I really enjoy listening to u. Makes me miss home
Mr Franzese, you really should interview Neil G. Hansen, author of the book "Flight". In the early 1960's Neil was a pilot for the executives in the Teamster's Union, and through this position flew Hoffa all around the country. He has some amazing Hoffa stories!
I enjoyed The Irishman a lot. There is a place still for slow-burner films that take their time and require the viewer to just sit back, relax and crucially put down their phone/tablet to pay attention. The de-ageing could have been done differently but that’s not a dealbreaker for me. In a world where attention spans and patience are short, we need epics like this to redress the balance.
The WHISPERS "he don't need it" sitdown is my favorite scene too. I can listen to your reviews all day long sir. A huge fan of the Mafia rules and ideologies since I was a kid, now married. Would really want to meet you, if life really is surprising enough. 😊
I look at this one the same way I do Inglorious Basterds or Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. They are works of fiction with enough historical accuracy to make the diversions from fact believable. All 3 are amongst my faves
Tarantino purposely did that with once upon a time he wanted a what if she had lived scenario what if they missed the house and met the wrong people and got their just desserts he wanted to focus on Sharon as she lived not her murder which sadly is what she is most known for
Angelo was a stand up guy and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet ! Saw him as a little kid at Giordanos and you could tell that he was very well respected in the neighborhood.
Uncle Angelo was most definitely nice in the neighborhood -- But don't let that "Gentle Don" name from the newspapers fool you. Nobody on the street EVER dared called him that
Great review. J. Edgar Hoover thought the Mafia was just a local phenomenon until the Apalachin meeting in 1957. Then he had to scramble and play catch up. The FBI and the FBN (Federal Bureau of Narcotics) had a rivalry, but the FBN had info on the Mafia that the FBI didn't. So agents asked the FBN for info and started writing reports. Hoover was upset when he found out and sent his own agents out in major cities to identify the top mobsters and then started bugging operations. The FBI found out about the Commission from a bug in Chicago that listened in to a conversation between Tony Accardo and Sam Giancana in 1959 (the FBN first learned about the Commission in 1940 through Nick Gentile). Then in 1962 Greg Scarpa started providing information. From him and bugs in New York and Philadelphia they heard what they thought was "Causa Nostra," which they interpreted as "Our Cause." They didn't realize it was "Cosa Nostra" with a New York accent. When they turned Joe Valachi in 1963 they learned it was really "Cosa Nostra."
I was searching for this review yesterday. Then suddenly it appears. Pesci was excellent in this film. You know someone is good when you forget who the actor is and believe in the character.
I can't believe this movie came out in 2019 and I'm just now seeing it 5 times in 2022. Brilliant acting from the 3 legends in the business. You can see the Meisner, Method and Stantislavsky training from these great actors. The entertainment industry doesn't respect the many years people spent studying acting anymore; correct me if I'm wrong.🤗❤️
I find your take and view on everything you’ve experienced and lived through absolutely fascinating. Great channel! I love watching these sit downs with us. Very genuine. Much love! Let’s keep moving forward
One of the scenes I liked the most is the scene where Buffalino tells Sheeran "It's what it is". Then and there Sheeran knew Hoffa was a dead man and there is nothing anybody could do.
I really enjoy this film. I was lucky to see it in a theater and the 3 and a half hours flew by. It didn’t drag or anything. Not going to say it’s 100% accurate, because no film based on a true story is, but it’s an interesting take on what might have happened to Jimmy Hoffa. I know there are things that don’t exactly line up with what actually happened that we know, but it’s still a good story. Thank you for talking about this film Michael.
The guy who played Tony Pro is actually a scouser ( someone from Liverpool) called Stephen Graham who was in a great docu called Time about goings on in a prison, he played a prison officer in it who ended up getting bribed. It’s worth a watch it was on the bbc. I think he was great in the Irishman as well. Edit: Time is available to rent on TH-cam, it’s in 3 parts.
He is a great actor no doubt about it. but in this I felt his American accent just put me off a bit. I Dunno if it’s because I know he is a scouser or what but at least initially the American accent wasn’t convincing me.
@@ryanflood635 I thought he did well with the American accent but I could still hear his Liverpool accent coming through on some of his dialogue but that’s probably a lot to do with us knowing he has a strong scouse accent to overcome lol.
The respect has gone by the wayside. When I was young and and on the outskirts of connected it’s a whole different world. Not familiar with NYC but with Philly. Times have definitely changed. Love hearing the leadership side.
I've gotten to watch video after video of yours, Mr Franzese! And every time when i'm almost at the end of one, I go off it for a moment and look up what the next one will to watch! Your videos are addictive! The interviews had in them, the way you'll tell your stories, never bore, instead upon hearing one, one has to stay there for more! At first, I thought that you had a great channel on youtube, but now, unequivocally, I swear, you've got the best!!! one scene in the Irishman which I thought was hilarious was the one with someone having bought a fish. and another guy begins to question him, as to what type of fish since he could not conceive of going to the market and just saying you wanted a fish, period. That scene was a welcomed one because of the relief it provided through humour. for me, you've become an icon, Mr Franzese! You're absolutely GREAT! thank you!!!
“We survived off being smart, carying ourselves well by making people like us it wasn’t about killing an hurting people” One of the most relatable ,truthful realest quote he said, it’s TRUE
still remember seeing Bronx Tale at the movies -- there was such a huge reaction to Pesci appearing at the end. Then you immediately think back to the parking space scene
It wasn't my favorite movie, although I think Pesci, Graham, and Keitel were outstanding. What we really learned about the de-aging technology was, you can make someone look younger, but you can't stop them from moving like a 70 year old. Really took me out of some scenes.
@@Brandon-rb4sm That scene in particular was egregious, but for me, every scene where he was supposed to be younger and had to do any kind of movement was a hard pill to swallow.
That scene where Harvey Keitel was speaking with DeNiro's character was awesome. If you look at Keitel's glasses, light is reflecting off of them, and it looks almost like his irises are glowing and makes him look even more intimidating.
I love Irishman, I think it's one of the best mob movies in recent years. Michael, I really love you sit downs, the way you tell how authentic moments in the movie was. Love your stories from old days. I really wanted to hear about Joe Gallo, because there were a real tension situation in your family. In the movie they show Gallo's involvement in Joe Colombo's shooting, that he hired gunner to shoot the boss, they also show in the movie that he was disrespectful to Italian American Civil Rights League. There was a scene where he saw Russell and insult him about his Pin with Civil Rights League logo on it.
I think my favorite scene is when Frank drags in the guy who owes money to Skinny, and they keep saying 10 O'Clock! Tomorrow! HERE! just that whole sequence kills me every time
I thought that this was a fantastic movie!! Frank Sheeran was born & raised in my area in the town of Darby in Delaware County PA (where my husband’s from I’m from Upper Darby PA) also being from just outside Philadelphia we all know the legend that is Mr. Angelo Bruno (The Gentle Don) he always seemed like a nice man from the stories I’ve heard as well as by the people who met him. I’m not surprised that that Martin Scorsese wouldn’t give up on this project because he did the same exact thing with his film Gangs Of New York which is another awesome movie of his.
The most hilarious scene is when Sally Bugs is questioning Chuckie O'Brien over the fish in his car. Talk about technicality in that life. Chuckie: "Why are you so interested in the fish?" Sally Bugs: "Because I wanna be able to explain this if anyone asks me about it" lmao. De-ageing and some other small flaws aside, brilliant movie. It's based on Sheeran's book so the fact that it isn't true to reality never really bothered me. Another Scorsese classic, likely the last we see with his go to cast.
I enjoyed the movie immensely. I did feel that the so-called de-ageing technology fell flat. DeNiro should have looked like he looked in Goodfellas being about 35-40. He didn't. That being said, it was a good movie. I love watching Pesci and Keitel doing their thing. They are great. If they got rid of Hoffa in a funeral home, that would explain why the Feds could never find him. It seems like the very best way to dispose of someone if you have access to a crematorium.
Allegedly there was a funeral home nearby. Two older women were cremated that day. Their names are in the record. One author suggested that the two women were put into one container - they were sickly and very frail. Mr. Hoffa was put into the other box. The ashes were handed out to the families. They had a little extra ash? Pour it into the sewer. Mr. Franzese suggests otherwise, and this is his world, not mine and probably not yours. Would make sense though to burn a body. No body, no direct evidence of a crime.
almost all the characters looked fake as hell and the Irishman's life as told in the movie was all total BULLpoop / hard to like a movie that's lying to you and all the main characters are risible ...sorry I gave it a 4 on a scale of 1-10 ( I did get some enjoyable laughter )
DeNiro and Pacino played the same character they’ve been playing for 20 years. Pesci, Ramano and Steven Graham really stole the show. Pesci was awesome - he created a character he’s never played before and was great.
DeNiro and Pacino have played the same character for 20 years? Have you been sniffing glue for 20 years? Also you say Pesci has played a role he's never played before? He acts the same in bronx tale, also casino, goodfellas, a bronx take, the Irishman, DeNiro acts the same in they movies? 😂, The godfather, carlitos way, heat, scarface, donnie Brasco, pacino acts the same in they movies? Lay off the glue!
@@tommyboyindy1157 shall I name every movie they have made within 20 years? Because it goes even more to my point that the roles they play are different 😂
@@tommyboyindy1157 pacino, American traitor, oceans 13, paterno, hangman, Chinese coffee, Insomnia, the Irishman his new one the house of gucci, how are they the same exactly LOL. Could do the same with DeNiro, they both can act in any film hence why they're 2 of the greatest 🤔😅 and pacino acting in the irishman was the way hoffa acted in real life 😐
Very interesting video, hearing your opinions about the film. I love this film, I just rewatched it last night. After I first watched it I bought the book and read that as well. Great film, I especially love Al Pacino in this. I wasn't too familiar with Hoffa ( yes I am a 90's kid) and Al's portrayal made me very interested in him. He seemed like a great guy. I love that Joe Pesci came back out of retirement, after they asked him I don't know how many times. Very great performances by all those fantasic actors, who to me proof why they are still one of the best the world has to offer. As for the aging technology I was mostly satisfied with it but there are these small details in which you notice the actors is actually 70+ years old. Like the scene when Sheeran is going after some kind of shop owner. But I think in the future they will no doubt keep developing this technology. Interesting to learn though that Sheeran didn't kill both Crazy Joe and Jimmy Hoffa. What I really loved was the relationship between Hoffa and Sheeran and the friendship they had. But a scene what I personally loved and was shot really great was the shooting of Joe Colombo. It was really great they included that. And ofcourse those who say the film is too long, I guess that's today's especially young audience who get bored when a movie is longer than 2 hours. I don't really mind longer films, this one certainly didn't feel like 3 and a half hours because you were so into the story.
I liked this movie. I love Hoffa. Like you, I am not sure I believe this movie was authentic to what happened to Hoffa, but it is a great movie! Maybe the truth will eventually be told! Excellent as always Michael! Praying for you as always. 🙏
its amazing that even after all these years these actors can put out such stelar performance,we all know al pacino tends to phone it in,with most of his roles but this time he brings his talents of old
Hey Michael, That scene with the watermelon reminds me of something quite similar that we do here, in Bulgaria. We inject watermelon with ouzo (a Greek anise-flavored _hard_ liquor) and you can get really drunk, really fast and the headaches in the morning... I'm glad that I've quit alcohol almost half an year ago, haha. Excellent content as always, - Boz
@@domingorubies656. I'm guessing its the John Gotti sit down? I can't wait for that. That would be a great Christmas present 🎁. I'm really interested in John Gotti. Capeesh? Good. 🤫
i love all scenes with uncle angelo -- and i love the scene at the end where the feds go to see frank one more time to try to get him to flip, & they list all the people who are gone
That scene where he beats up the shopkeeper in front of his kid was embarrassing. DeNiro turned into Robbie the Robot. I can’t believe they didn’t edit around that sequence.
I know right? I was very disappointed in this movie. I mean it was ok. But I had way HIGH hopes for this and was let down. And the scene of Robert beating up the shop keep sucked. They should have used a body double or something.
In 1969 I used to live at 12th and Locust in Center City Philadelphia where all the Nightlife was. Every once and a while a big Lincoln would pull up and drop an old Angelo Bruno off who I can tell you was deeply respected and feared on the street.
It was comical when Bruno says "is this the kid" and they're talkin about a 70 year old Deniro standing there 😂😂😂😂😂
I actually laughed out loud when Pesci called Deniro "kid" in the scene where they very first meet at the gas station. Using the de-aging was a horrible choice for the movie. Deniro never looked younger than fifty even when his character was supposed to be in his 20's. And he moved like an old man when he was delicately "stomping" the grocery store owner or when he threw the gun underhanded while standing on the rocks.
@@jek4837 Everyone always talks about stomping scene, no one mentions gun and rocks. Glad I'm not the only one.
@Scores Man Fantastically lame.
@@jek4837 Somebody finally mentions it. The CGI looked pretty good on Pesci and Al Pacino, but on De Niro it was really, really bad. I didnt know the story and was confused when they called him kid lol. De Niro looked no younger than 70 in all of his scenes lol
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The final 30 minutes of this film is absolutely brilliant. Nobody watching it can say it glorifies that life. It's the ending that Godfather 3 wanted to be. The biggest punishment for these guys is outliving anyone they cared about, cut off from the ones that are still alive, looking towards death, not even sure if you are capable of deserving of God's forgiveness or if you even want it and alone
The endings of all gangster films don't end well. They still glorify that lifestyle but it's the movies.
@Mike the worse part is he wasnt even going to church he was off to the hospital to die a slow death
One the worst movies I seen
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whether it's wanted or not, god is willing to forgive anyone and everyone. all one has to do is call on Jesus, confess that they are a sinner, and Jesus is lord, and one is saved!
For me this movie felt like a love letter and a farewell to the generation of mob films most of us enjoyed watching from the last 30 years. The actors we loved mixed with a few new faces like Bobby Cannavale and Stephen Graham. Heck even Sil Dante was singing in the movie. Just when you thought he was out...
this is exactly how I felt about this movie. Cannavale and Graham both playing major characters from Boardwalk Empire are like a crossover in this movie between TV and film and two generations of actors playing organized crime. The last crime film for one generation of actors, a reunion for a new generation.
Very well said🫡
… they pulled me back in!!!
Wolves ayyyyyyyy weeeeeeee
...for me this movie sucked balls
Imagine watching this in the theater and next to you an old Sicilian guy is laughing saying “this is so true” 😅
Imagine being related to a dude that beat the scrip out of James Durkin Sr after durkin purchased the loree and tried shaking his hand after refusing to pay months of missing wages
Also used to work ~15 feet away from buffalinos grave in a building with a wicked local history. Mighty Coal patch was different back then. What this movie doesn’t get right is that there were billions in the mix in this area, adjusted for inflation it would be trillions.
@@GMG455 no way it was trillions even with inflation dude
Imagine an Italian being called a Sicilian
@@danielmcgrath680right lol? If we’re talking about 70 billion or more way back in the 1920s, then yeah it’s a trillion or more…but not this time period. Inflation calculators exist, you can just go and see when you’d have to go back to for billions to become trillions smh.
@GMG455 you used to work by bufalinos grave site ?
I'm dying at that 1-second blip of Joe Pesci's hair lit on fire in Home Alone: "a big departure from his normal crazy roles" 🤣🤣
For me, that scene was the funniest scene from "Home Alone."
I know some people don’t like this movie for one reason or another, but I find myself coming back to it again and again. I think I’ve probably seen it 5 times. Every performance is just great and it feels really authentic. One of my favorites.
Exactly. Rewatching these 3 acting legends together is really amazing.
Yeah, Like 7 times here
Same. Joe Pesci was brilliant, such a shame he didnt get an oscar for it
@@reverse2190 agreed. Stellar performance. Subdued and meek. So good
yes bro. , i thought it was just me but i watched this movie 4 times
Phenomenal acting from a trio we may never see on screen together again, directed by one of the top 3 directors ever. The you're late scene is 10/10 and was mostly improv just like Pesci's funny how scene in Goodfellas.
Don’t forget Harvey Keitel!
@@Eli_90fortnite they were all great in it. Stephen Graham too.
What are two others top 3 directors ever in your opinion?
@@jakubwrona2040 Definitely not him. Fellini, Herzog, Hawkes. Scorsese did well with Taxi Driver and Raging Bull. But Kubrick is well ahead of him.
You're confusing ad libbing with improv. Two different things.
Hoffa was a personality, and frankly an act himself. That’s why it seems like Pacino might be over-acting, when in reality he is nailing this role
People really don't understand acting and character. They think every character in a movie should be whisper quiet and brooding or it's overacting.
I had zero worries about Pacino in a Scorsese film. Marty directs every scene with a keen eye for tone. Its important in all of his work but especially in his "Mob Films" because of the absurdist humor that accompanies that lifestyle. Hoffa was larger than life and Pacino was the perfect fit.
People always say alpacino over acts and he literally nails every roll he plays amazing actor let the haters hate. And the haters can't even come up with something to hate so they fall to the overacting cause they have no opinion of there own a bunch of hacks
I thought the scene in the office where he shouting at them was overacting that shouting thing Pacino does but each to their own good film
@@flamboyentpromotions3471 Hoffa learned he was going to prison because of the stupidity and mistakes of the people in that room. Why would he not lose his shit?
One thing that really impress me about Michael is that he is always polite and thoughtful in all his videos. He's a top cat in my books. Respect.
The scene with pesci and de Niro when there old in prison is heartbreaking.. Like they both knew they would never see each other again 💔💔
End of an era.
Pacino is not going to overact in a Scorsese film. Great review Michael. My favourite scene was Russell telling frank that’s he’s putting him on the Jimmy hit. Even though it never happened and who am I to doubt what you say happened.
That breakfast scene was amazing. Classic case of talking around something.
For a guy like Russell to have to explain himself? That is a really big deal. Men at his level don't justify themselves. They ask you to do things. "I know how you feel.... we tried to do everything that we could for him. Now it's fallen onto us. We have to take care of it. They let me put us both in this out of respect for me.
You and Rini will be OK, because you're with me".
1. We have to handle this
2. You and I can both go too.
3. You will be fine if you do as I ask. No loose ends. No problems.
"Don't call him."
"Either way, he's going."
"It's what it is."
you can tell frank was torn apart by that as he really did love jimmy but he loved russ aswell n he knew deep down jimmy dug his hole but didnt wanna be THAT guy
@@michaelfranzese please check my other question on this page about the "Sicilian scene" in True Romance. ☮️
@@michaelfranzese tell me what really happened Mike, I promise I won’t tell 🕵🏻
I never hear Stephen Graham get a mention in this film, he was fantastic as Tony Pro, such an underrated actor
It must have been hard for a Scouser do the accent
Such a good actor. I met him on a train in the midlands in England on the way back from a football match. Had a great chat with him. Awesome guy.
@@alistair_rhodes7 and he managed mask the Scouse accent!
He was great as Capone in Boardwalk Empire but his breakout role, for me, was This Is England. He has incredible range. It’s hard to imagine he was the soft spoken semi-Coward Tommy from Snatch, especially after This Is England.
I’ve seen this 5 times and enjoyed it tremendously. Pesci was fantastic, as always. Thanks for reviewing it.
Ur legend mick videos are class
Great movie but many inaccuracies for a Scorcese film. I don’t know why showed (I guess heavily implied) Bufalino dying while incarcerated when in reality he was freed in 1989 and died in 1994. It made for a better movie I guess so it’s OK. Organized crime is a cancer and needs to be rooted out, Bufalino dying in prison so sick he couldn’t even eat bread at the end was fitting.
@@michaelfranzese Nice video..I liked it..Then who killed the CrZy Jo Galo?
The best parts of your videos is when you use your time in the life to show how it really was. Then telling whether the scene was authentic or not. I also enjoy when you talk about stories not related to any movie. Your life is just fascinating. I enjoy the stories about your father Sonny. He was in my opinion a real man. He never said anything about anything. A real wise guy.
@@mlgerab It was never meant to be accurate, it's based on Sheeran's book. It's supposed to be authentic to his story, not the actual reality of events.
The Irishman has become on of my favorite movies. I could watch it 3x a week and still not get tired of it. And I agree, Pacino stole every scene he was in, and those four scenes definitely stand out the most in the film. That scene where Anglo Bruno is asking Sheehan about the linen place brought me back to my grandfather who was very important to me. He always carried himself just like that everywhere he was. He told me something that still sits with me today. "If you act like you own the place, people think you do." People always respected him, and when someone would raise their hand at him it was the last time they ever did. It's rumored he was connected, though we never have been able to prove it. I do know he too was involved in a gas racket. And came close to going away because of it. Though he shook the right hands.
Right idk how people say it’s too long. It is a long movie and you do need to make sure you have the time to watch it but it doesn’t feel long at all
De Niro’s old man waddle when he’s beating the shopkeeper up, is a bit unintentionally funny.
Least brutal Scorsese's beatdown
He's rocked that waddle since his forties haha
😂 that scene almost ruined the movie for me. Should have had a stunt double.
@@rreyes2797 it totally ruined the movie, all the deaging was terrbible.
@@markmeloni2388very original. I’m sure you would be saying the same thing if you didn’t see 100 other people say that. 30 second scene ruined a 3 hour movie right 👍
No way Pacino overacted...he was brilliant...especially the "you're late" scene with Stephen Graham
That scene was amazing
I wouldn't say overacting. More like Pacino acting like Pacino. I love him but a lot of his roles are him acting the way he's acted for a long time.
Standout was Pesci.
No one will ever give the “wrong” performance in a Scorsese movie; Pacino is chewing scenery to show how larger than life Hoffa was
he had a lot of balls talking to Al Capone like that
@@Ar1AnX1xLoved seeing him play Capone in Boardwalk
Other youtubers: don't worry fans, eventually I'll finish my series of reviews on every single Tony Hawk game
Michael: don't worry fans, eventually I'll reveal who shot Jimmy Hoffa
And the legend behind Officer Dick
Allegedly
on is death bed he will
hoffa's body was found
@@samh7982 for real? Do you have source on that?
Franzese giving clues about Hoffa's death is like a cryptic treasure map lol
He knows
@@johnfarr2738 he knows we know that he knows
@@blackwolf4653we know that he knows that we know that he knows
Livia : I don't know what your talking about ...
"I know a guy" 🤌
I love how Michael walks the fine line of opening up but also sticking to not saying too much as not to throw anyones names around.
Yup. He’s a storyteller, not an informant.
@@juanjoyaborja.3054or he don’t really know. We don’t only the dead know
I think people who say the movie is too long don't appreciate how Martin Scorsese tells a story Goodfellas and casino were masterpieces and will go down in history as will the Irishman and Martin done a fantastic job with this one as well as De Niro Pesci and Pacino three of the greatest actors of all time it may be a long movie but that's how u tell a story you have to give it time got to get them details in even if its the little things.
Same I was hesitant to watch it at first, but the pace was great. I went 2 hour in before I realized how much time passed
The part where DeNiro is kicking the shop keeper is still hilariously bad 😂
30 year old face with 70 year old legs lol. Oops
@@200wattstudio8 don’t know why they didn’t get a body double in just for that scene, some of the execution scenes weren’t great either, you can see the blood appear as if it’s a special effect instead of fake blood, great film but it had its issues and when you see them, you can’t un-see them sadly 😂
I genuinely have no idea how Scorsese(one of the finest filmmakers in history ) thought this was a good idea.
That scene was hilarious🤣🤣🤣
i get the scene looked weird, but the real frank sheeran was in his 50s at the time with bad knees, a shoulder that he dislocated in the army and arthritis in his back. the fact that it looks really stiff isnt that far away from reality, i think the screaming is what made the scene fall flat
I've watched The Irishman about 5 or 6 times. Just can't get enough of Pesci's performance.
Me too
That’s rookie numbers, My fingers don’t even add up to the times I’ve seen the movie, plus the time I put it on just to sleep
@@Pedro_Castellanos I will get there. Have seen Glengarry Glen Ross about 37 times, seriously. For fun I recite Baldwins lines as he says them.
Joe Pesci made me terrified to get old after seeing this film. It’s one of his best performances.
He was great how the year's went on.
Please take the advice of member of the A.A.R.P. gang: "Don't get old, get older."
My favorite part of the courtroom scene is when Ray Romano starts screaming, “How’d that gun get in, Neil???” blaming the rival lawyer 😂 expert trolling
It was a bad scene. Romano's schtick was wearing thin by then, and how about the other guy's answer? "It wasn't my fault!" Crappy writing.
@@glenbellefonte9620 The team over at Netflix is putting together an international task force to get to the bottom of who asked for your opinion, specifically. Hang in there, Glen, we'll have some answers soon!
@@waltermontiel4405 eat iit
@@waltermontiel4405I cracked up so hard at this 😂😂😂
I love when Bruno goes “ you got a good friend here, you don’t know how good of a friend you got here”
Bobby d goes “yeah i know”
And Bruno says “no! No you don’t know!”
Hahahahahaha made me laugh
shoulda been more sweating from DeNiro/Frank in that scene -- he was within a nose hair of being whacked
It's crazy. You look and listen to Michael Franzese and you see and hear a calm, gentle and intelligent man.
There is no way you would think this man was a former Captain in the Mafia. Responsible for people getting hurt, going missing and much more.
Just goes to show that people can change and you can always better yourself.
Larry Mazza also. Larry's got a bunch of bodies buried all over nyc
He hasn't changed. He's intelligent enough to know that the Cosa Nostra life is a dead end for him now, so he's moved on to new hustles.
Stephan graham is one of the most underrated British actors around. I seen him on the one show talking about the prison scene and he improvised with hitting the ice cream and after the scene AlPacino said you see that the kid just scared me.
I also saw that Stephen Graham interview. When Stephen's character, Tony, swatted the ice cream off the table it shook up Al Pacino.
@@bh8365 thats literally what he just said
Stephen Graham..Is A Brillant Actor..Chk;.'Snatch'/Taboo'(w/-Tom Hardy.)uk Tv Streaming.(i hope?)Gangs Of N.Y.i think he's Worked w/-Marty S..a few times..But no doubt.Mr Stephen Graham is A Very Established/Fine Actor..&just Gets Better!, '(Underrated' to some maybe).but thanks for pointing that out.lol..
Loved him as Capone in Boardwalk Empire
"I seen him"????
Listening to Micheal Franzese is better then watching the movie, he is speaking actual facts and has the best background to speak on it.
Sounds like spoiled rich kid. Should be in jail instead of spreading his animal life style.
The scene with Russell and Fat Tony, at Frank's dinner. "He said that?"..."He said that..." short but amazing.
My father is big fan of this genre..I wish he could've seen this revelation..thank you Mr Michael Franseze😢
You know Mike, I feel really lucky to be alive at this precise moment in history to be able to listen to your stories. God Bless
This movie was amazing. My girl and I go back to it every couple months and just get lost in the story. The last 30 minutes of the movie hits hard and it gives you a unique perspective on life, aging and the decisions we make. Masterpiece
That actor who played Tony Pro gave a tremendous performance and had amazing adversarial chemistry with Pacino. The guy who played Tony Pro is British too. Great actor.
I lived my entire life in central Pennsylvania. My grandfather was a Stelle worker and an Irish world War 2 vet. I remember him driving to new York in a Ryder truck on the weekends and coming back w a truckload of vending machines (1 armed bandits) he was paid more for that monthly trip than he made all week at a local Steele mill. His neighbor and a family friend who sent my grandfather turned out to be a Buffalino capo. To us kids he was just kind old Mr. Guerini who handed us candy from his pockets when he saw us. This movie took me right back to those days as a kid being with my grandfather and his friends. I absolutely loved it, whether it was all true or not, the nostalgia factor was Fantastic.
It’s so fascinating that you actually knew some of the people that were depicted on screen. You definitely are able to watch this movie on a different level then anyone of us
I was thinking the same thing..
As a young kid growing up in Philly during the Bruno years,Harvey Keitel did an excellent job as Angelo Bruno.
The world's most feared cigarette salesman ever
@@dennisbedard9850 Him and Scarfo were a real shitty mix.
@@miked.5089 i can understand why he was banished to AC. I am surprised Bruno didn't push him all the way into the sea.
@@dennisbedard9850 I remember seeing Scarfo on the AC Boardwalk and being scared to death.And I was 14.No way I was saying hello to him.He did himself in when he had Salvie Testa killed.I think the entire city turned on him.
Michael, you alone have helped me realize that I wouldn't have lasted a week in the mob. As a full-blooded italian i have always wished I was of age during the peak of the Italian Mobs influence. I wanted to be a gangster so bad. You make me proud to be Italian, and I wish you the best.
Same, man lol
Damn this age is scary man. You realy idolised this shit
What wrong with you
@@Cater88 most do not they end up dead or in prison for life so your comment is kind of absurd since few live it survive it
@@Cater88 This is also a comment based on ignorance. You do realize the Italian mob still functions and holds significant influence in today's society right? They worked hand in hand with the government for decades. They didn't work with the government to survive, they both profit from eachother. The same way the government profits off of the cartel by moving drugs. The mob was used by the government numerous times throughout history. It was a life full of luxury if you made it far enough and had the right position. Who doesn't desire a glamorous lifestyle?
you just can’t not love micheal he’s such an honest humble guy, happy to have your vids
He was a mafia boss.. i think i have many reasons to despise him
@@mojo6112 then why are you here?
@@ballout7956 there's a lot to be learned from him + it's entertaining
@@mojo6112 so you despise him? Lol
@@mojo6112 he also wasnt a boss or an underboss goes to show what youve learned 🤣
I would love to see Michael do a Mob Movie Monday on Peaky Blinders, even though it’s a tv show.
By ordaah uv the peaky fookin bloinders
Eff uk stuff.. lame as country and ppl 🤣and accent which i as well as many cannot stand. We mock amd imitate and make a joke ouuta you ppl.
Hellooo wool yeww loike ah coop ah teeya?? Hoo ah yeww toodaii!!
Board walk better
@@Jason.cbr1000rr you act like I’m from the UK; I’m from the US so you’re not hurting my feelings haha
Yeah peaky Blinders is a amazing show. I’m ready for the new season!
The scene where Pacino gets agree about waiting long is one of scorcese’s best ever scenes
I loved this movie! The music was a character & very melancholy. Also, outstanding cameos; Sebastin Maniscalco, Ray Romano, Dominic Lombardozzi & Anna Paquin was amazing with basically zero lines. Thanks, Michael Franzese!
Also jim Norton as don rickles.
@@bradsully6620 . Yes. And Steve Van Sandt playing the singer Jerry Vale at the Latin Casino.
Sebastian was great! Fan of Pete and Sebastian show!
This movie was actually a masterpiece, watched it a few times over, and it gets better each time
Michael made me laugh when he was describing that scene "Two shots to the head, boom, boom, and He got to keep the money too!" That's always a plus! :) Great Review!
It was incredible to have De Niro, Pesci and Pacino all together in a mafia movie. All of them were fantastic in this movie.
Love your reviews of mafia movies. It is pretty nice to see somebody with experience in this lifestyle to give an in depth review of these films.
I really enjoy this channel and listening to your stories. It is every educational and I have tremendous respect for you!
Mr. Franzese's response about the true killer of Gallo is one of the most Italian things I've heard lately.
"I don't remember so I'm not mentioning anything."
All seriousness, this movie gave me so much insight on what kind of backdoor deals went on in the world of the average man almost. The whole trucking union and Hoffa getting involved with shady people whilst trying to be president of a working man's union. It's crazy. It's like when you hear a story about a guy you worked with that did something to land him in jail; "you think you know a guy."
I love the end, where De Niro makes the phone call to Hoffa's wife. He's so flustered he can't even speak to her. All he can do is attempt to mumble condolences.
I think he felt sad for Hoffa deep down. He tried to defend him till the very end, but he had to kill him if he wanted to keep the paycheck. In the end, he even decided to leave the door slightly open like Hoffa would.
He was in actuall shock because he (tho he decided to do it and no way hecould have declined it)surprised himself of what he was able to do,and how deep loyalty for goes.not fear, because it wasn't the fear that pushed him (later,he said to the priest he doesn't feel remorse for whatever he did)...he.KNEW.he went over the blurry yet firm human dealbreaker -he didn't just kill Hoffa,he killed his close friend.professionally.coldheartedly.no remorse.just pure shock..AMAZING SCENE!!!
Stephen Graham, who played Tony Pro, was absolutely phenomenal. There's a video, if you go looking for it, where he goes into detail about his choices in his two big scenes. The ice cream fling, he planned that ahead of time. Only the prop master knew and only the cameraman knew before he did it on the last take.
Pesci thought Scorcese wanted him to play Tony Pro. Boy are we lucky it shook out the way it did.
These People are the Creators of our Universe ... Our Minds are sponges absorb the infinite belief whatever we think we see
He’s just a perfect mob actor. He played Al Capone very convincingly in Boardwalk
Empire, even if he was a little short for the role.
I can listen to this man talk all day..reminds me of my Uncle done lived enough for 5 people great stores and great wisdom
TY Michael. I am not Italian but I grew up in upstate NY in a largely Italian area. I've lived in NC for many years. I really enjoy listening to u. Makes me miss home
Mr Franzese, you really should interview Neil G. Hansen, author of the book "Flight". In the early 1960's Neil was a pilot for the executives in the Teamster's Union, and through this position flew Hoffa all around the country. He has some amazing Hoffa stories!
He got fired he never meet Hoffa
@@danschuster5187 what do you mean by fired????
This was an amazing film. One of the best Mob movies ever made.
I enjoyed The Irishman a lot. There is a place still for slow-burner films that take their time and require the viewer to just sit back, relax and crucially put down their phone/tablet to pay attention. The de-ageing could have been done differently but that’s not a dealbreaker for me. In a world where attention spans and patience are short, we need epics like this to redress the balance.
I love the slo-mo scene of Joe Colombo’s assassination. Colorful and beautiful artistic depiction of an iconic tragedy.
The WHISPERS "he don't need it" sitdown is my favorite scene too. I can listen to your reviews all day long sir. A huge fan of the Mafia rules and ideologies since I was a kid, now married. Would really want to meet you, if life really is surprising enough. 😊
i think that would've played better if we didn't see DeNiro whack Whispers -- we all knew
I also feel Robbie Robertson should be commended for his brilliant score. That main theme is hauntingly amazing.
I look at this one the same way I do Inglorious Basterds or Once Upon a Time in Hollywood. They are works of fiction with enough historical accuracy to make the diversions from fact believable. All 3 are amongst my faves
Like Dan Brown novels
Only difference is that Sheeran was actually saying that all of this happened in real life, those Tarantino movies are explicitly fictional
Tarantino purposely did that with once upon a time he wanted a what if she had lived scenario what if they missed the house and met the wrong people and got their just desserts he wanted to focus on Sharon as she lived not her murder which sadly is what she is most known for
The guy who played Tony Pro is Stephen Graham..an amazing and underrated actor in my opinion, he also plays Al Calpone in Boardwalk Empire.
Angelo was a stand up guy and one of the nicest guys you could ever meet ! Saw him as a little kid at Giordanos and you could tell that he was very well respected in the neighborhood.
Uncle Angelo was most definitely nice in the neighborhood -- But don't let that "Gentle Don" name from the newspapers fool you. Nobody on the street EVER dared called him that
Great review. J. Edgar Hoover thought the Mafia was just a local phenomenon until the Apalachin meeting in 1957. Then he had to scramble and play catch up. The FBI and the FBN (Federal Bureau of Narcotics) had a rivalry, but the FBN had info on the Mafia that the FBI didn't. So agents asked the FBN for info and started writing reports. Hoover was upset when he found out and sent his own agents out in major cities to identify the top mobsters and then started bugging operations. The FBI found out about the Commission from a bug in Chicago that listened in to a conversation between Tony Accardo and Sam Giancana in 1959 (the FBN first learned about the Commission in 1940 through Nick Gentile). Then in 1962 Greg Scarpa started providing information. From him and bugs in New York and Philadelphia they heard what they thought was "Causa Nostra," which they interpreted as "Our Cause." They didn't realize it was "Cosa Nostra" with a New York accent. When they turned Joe Valachi in 1963 they learned it was really "Cosa Nostra."
I loved the story of you being late , it's hilarious . Irishman is an damn fine movie , I watched it three times .
I was searching for this review yesterday. Then suddenly it appears. Pesci was excellent in this film. You know someone is good when you forget who the actor is and believe in the character.
I can't believe this movie came out in 2019 and I'm just now seeing it 5 times in 2022. Brilliant acting from the 3 legends in the business. You can see the Meisner, Method and Stantislavsky training from these great actors. The entertainment industry doesn't respect the many years people spent studying acting anymore; correct me if I'm wrong.🤗❤️
I feel that the rollout for this movie was botched. They should've had a theatrical version, a Netflix version, & then a directors cut version
I find your take and view on everything you’ve experienced and lived through absolutely fascinating. Great channel! I love watching these sit downs with us. Very genuine. Much love! Let’s keep moving forward
One of the scenes I liked the most is the scene where Buffalino tells Sheeran "It's what it is". Then and there Sheeran knew Hoffa was a dead man and there is nothing anybody could do.
Reading your comment mad m think of Goodfellas when tommy gets killed an jimmy says an there nothing we could do about it real grease ball shit
I really enjoy this film. I was lucky to see it in a theater and the 3 and a half hours flew by. It didn’t drag or anything. Not going to say it’s 100% accurate, because no film based on a true story is, but it’s an interesting take on what might have happened to Jimmy Hoffa. I know there are things that don’t exactly line up with what actually happened that we know, but it’s still a good story. Thank you for talking about this film Michael.
The guy who played Tony Pro is actually a scouser ( someone from Liverpool) called Stephen Graham who was in a great docu called Time about goings on in a prison, he played a prison officer in it who ended up getting bribed. It’s worth a watch it was on the bbc. I think he was great in the Irishman as well. Edit: Time is available to rent on TH-cam, it’s in 3 parts.
@@johnmeskill2015 yep, he’s a very good actor from my home city.
He is a great actor no doubt about it. but in this I felt his American accent just put me off a bit. I Dunno if it’s because I know he is a scouser or what but at least initially the American accent wasn’t convincing me.
@@ryanflood635 I thought he did well with the American accent but I could still hear his Liverpool accent coming through on some of his dialogue but that’s probably a lot to do with us knowing he has a strong scouse accent to overcome lol.
Same here mate I'm from Kenny and still pick up the scouse twang in this and boardwalk ha
hey he’s a superstar man ))) even we know him in Tbilisi, georgia)))
The respect has gone by the wayside. When I was young and and on the outskirts of connected it’s a whole different world. Not familiar with NYC but with Philly. Times have definitely changed. Love hearing the leadership side.
I've gotten to watch video after video of yours, Mr Franzese! And every time when i'm almost at the end of one, I go off it for a moment and look up what the next one will to watch! Your videos are addictive! The interviews had in them, the way you'll tell your stories, never bore, instead upon hearing one, one has to stay there for more! At first, I thought that you had a great channel on youtube, but now, unequivocally, I swear, you've got the best!!! one scene in the Irishman which I thought was hilarious was the one with someone having bought a fish. and another guy begins to question him, as to what type of fish since he could not conceive of going to the market and just saying you wanted a fish, period. That scene was a welcomed one because of the relief it provided through humour.
for me, you've become an icon, Mr Franzese! You're absolutely GREAT! thank you!!!
love you're lves
“We survived off being smart, carying ourselves well by making people like us it wasn’t about killing an hurting people” One of the most relatable ,truthful realest quote he said, it’s TRUE
Pesci also gave a very similar performance to this one once before. In his cameo in a Bronx tale
Once Upon a Time in America.
still remember seeing Bronx Tale at the movies -- there was such a huge reaction to Pesci appearing at the end. Then you immediately think back to the parking space scene
It wasn't my favorite movie, although I think Pesci, Graham, and Keitel were outstanding. What we really learned about the de-aging technology was, you can make someone look younger, but you can't stop them from moving like a 70 year old. Really took me out of some scenes.
Only really took me out of the one where he beats up the shopkeeper
@@Brandon-rb4sm That scene in particular was egregious, but for me, every scene where he was supposed to be younger and had to do any kind of movement was a hard pill to swallow.
2:26 Inspiración del libro
3:15 Andrew Russo, Tom Dibella on relationship
5:15 Angelo Bruno- Phily Boss
6:10 On Hoffa & DeGallo killing
That scene where Harvey Keitel was speaking with DeNiro's character was awesome. If you look at Keitel's glasses, light is reflecting off of them, and it looks almost like his irises are glowing and makes him look even more intimidating.
Stephen Graham is brilliant. He is England's equivalent to Pesci. Small guy that feels like a giant on screen.
The Irishman is a freaking masterpiece of a film 🎥
I love Irishman, I think it's one of the best mob movies in recent years. Michael, I really love you sit downs, the way you tell how authentic moments in the movie was. Love your stories from old days. I really wanted to hear about Joe Gallo, because there were a real tension situation in your family. In the movie they show Gallo's involvement in Joe Colombo's shooting, that he hired gunner to shoot the boss, they also show in the movie that he was disrespectful to Italian American Civil Rights League. There was a scene where he saw Russell and insult him about his Pin with Civil Rights League logo on it.
Only a guy wearing a mask in his thumbnail would like this.
I think my favorite scene is when Frank drags in the guy who owes money to Skinny, and they keep saying 10 O'Clock! Tomorrow! HERE! just that whole sequence kills me every time
I thought that this was a fantastic movie!! Frank Sheeran was born & raised in my area in the town of Darby in Delaware County PA (where my husband’s from I’m from Upper Darby PA) also being from just outside Philadelphia we all know the legend that is Mr. Angelo Bruno (The Gentle Don) he always seemed like a nice man from the stories I’ve heard as well as by the people who met him. I’m not surprised that that Martin Scorsese wouldn’t give up on this project because he did the same exact thing with his film Gangs Of New York which is another awesome movie of his.
Stephen Graham played a Al Capone in Boardwalk Empire and he was brilliant
The most hilarious scene is when Sally Bugs is questioning Chuckie O'Brien over the fish in his car. Talk about technicality in that life. Chuckie: "Why are you so interested in the fish?"
Sally Bugs: "Because I wanna be able to explain this if anyone asks me about it" lmao.
De-ageing and some other small flaws aside, brilliant movie. It's based on Sheeran's book so the fact that it isn't true to reality never really bothered me. Another Scorsese classic, likely the last we see with his go to cast.
I enjoyed the movie immensely. I did feel that the so-called de-ageing technology fell flat. DeNiro should have looked like he looked in Goodfellas being about 35-40. He didn't. That being said, it was a good movie. I love watching Pesci and Keitel doing their thing. They are great. If they got rid of Hoffa in a funeral home, that would explain why the Feds could never find him. It seems like the very best way to dispose of someone if you have access to a crematorium.
Agreed. DeNiro was 46 during the making of Goodfellas, though.
Hard to make an almost 80yr man look 35 can't really blame it on the technology since they're still working on it.
Allegedly there was a funeral home nearby. Two older women were cremated that day. Their names are in the record.
One author suggested that the two women were put into one container - they were sickly and very frail. Mr. Hoffa was put into the other box. The ashes were handed out to the families. They had a little extra ash? Pour it into the sewer.
Mr. Franzese suggests otherwise, and this is his world, not mine and probably not yours. Would make sense though to burn a body. No body, no direct evidence of a crime.
almost all the characters looked fake as hell and the Irishman's life as told in the movie was all total BULLpoop / hard to like a movie that's lying to you and all the main characters are risible ...sorry I gave it a 4 on a scale of 1-10 ( I did get some enjoyable laughter )
@@koDaffi there's a deep fake video here on TH-cam de-aging DeNiro even further check it out.
DeNiro and Pacino played the same character they’ve been playing for 20 years. Pesci, Ramano and Steven Graham really stole the show. Pesci was awesome - he created a character he’s never played before and was great.
I liked joe Gallo a lot
DeNiro and Pacino have played the same character for 20 years? Have you been sniffing glue for 20 years? Also you say Pesci has played a role he's never played before? He acts the same in bronx tale, also casino, goodfellas, a bronx take, the Irishman, DeNiro acts the same in they movies? 😂, The godfather, carlitos way, heat, scarface, donnie Brasco, pacino acts the same in they movies? Lay off the glue!
@@steven9169 - those movies are over 20 years old - that’s all you could come up with, 20 + year old movies. Thank you for proving my point.
@@tommyboyindy1157 shall I name every movie they have made within 20 years? Because it goes even more to my point that the roles they play are different 😂
@@tommyboyindy1157 pacino, American traitor, oceans 13, paterno, hangman, Chinese coffee, Insomnia, the Irishman his new one the house of gucci, how are they the same exactly LOL. Could do the same with DeNiro, they both can act in any film hence why they're 2 of the greatest 🤔😅 and pacino acting in the irishman was the way hoffa acted in real life 😐
Thanks Micheal great content I just joined THE CREW today.. I loved that movie!
I don't think Frank ever blew up the linen factory in the movie. They picked him up when he was on his way If I remember right
I was going to write this
No he actually did, but they way it's edited makes it seem like they picked him up before -- it was actually after. Not a good editing job there
Very interesting video, hearing your opinions about the film. I love this film, I just rewatched it last night. After I first watched it I bought the book and read that as well. Great film, I especially love Al Pacino in this. I wasn't too familiar with Hoffa ( yes I am a 90's kid) and Al's portrayal made me very interested in him. He seemed like a great guy. I love that Joe Pesci came back out of retirement, after they asked him I don't know how many times. Very great performances by all those fantasic actors, who to me proof why they are still one of the best the world has to offer. As for the aging technology I was mostly satisfied with it but there are these small details in which you notice the actors is actually 70+ years old. Like the scene when Sheeran is going after some kind of shop owner. But I think in the future they will no doubt keep developing this technology. Interesting to learn though that Sheeran didn't kill both Crazy Joe and Jimmy Hoffa. What I really loved was the relationship between Hoffa and Sheeran and the friendship they had. But a scene what I personally loved and was shot really great was the shooting of Joe Colombo. It was really great they included that. And ofcourse those who say the film is too long, I guess that's today's especially young audience who get bored when a movie is longer than 2 hours. I don't really mind longer films, this one certainly didn't feel like 3 and a half hours because you were so into the story.
I liked this movie. I love Hoffa. Like you, I am not sure I believe this movie was authentic to what happened to Hoffa, but it is a great movie! Maybe the truth will eventually be told! Excellent as always Michael! Praying for you as always. 🙏
I think Stephen graham was amazing as always he plays mob roles so well and he’s from the UK
Michael Franzese your review is amazing.It’s so cool that you knew the real life characters.Michael Franzese you’re the coolest guy on TH-cam.
I just think it’s amazing that we got a serious Mob movie with Joe Pesci, Al Pachino and Robert De Nero.
its amazing that even after all these years these actors can put out such stelar performance,we all know al pacino tends to phone it in,with most of his roles but this time he brings his talents of old
I can't wait for a Michael franzese show. That'd be cool. Authenticity at its heart.
What is it going to be about and what channel will air on?
Hey Michael,
That scene with the watermelon reminds me of something quite similar that we do here, in Bulgaria. We inject watermelon with ouzo (a Greek anise-flavored _hard_ liquor) and you can get really drunk, really fast and the headaches in the morning... I'm glad that I've quit alcohol almost half an year ago, haha.
Excellent content as always,
- Boz
The best content in the genre right here! I’m hoping for a pre-Christmas surprise on the sit down we’ve been waiting for come on Michael!
Clash of the Titans right there, it’s gonna be Epic 🐃
@@domingorubies656. I'm guessing its the John Gotti sit down? I can't wait for that. That would be a great Christmas present 🎁. I'm really interested in John Gotti. Capeesh? Good. 🤫
@@JamesLee-ph9go Bull Gravano
@@michaelfranzese watch and review reservoir dogs when you get a chance on the next mob movie Monday please
@@JamesLee-ph9go gotti lmao no not him it sammy the bull
i love all scenes with uncle angelo -- and i love the scene at the end where the feds go to see frank one more time to try to get him to flip, & they list all the people who are gone
Sally Buggs and Chuckie talking about the fish was hilarious
That scene where he beats up the shopkeeper in front of his kid was embarrassing. DeNiro turned into Robbie the Robot. I can’t believe they didn’t edit around that sequence.
I know right? I was very disappointed in this movie. I mean it was ok. But I had way HIGH hopes for this and was let down. And the scene of Robert beating up the shop keep sucked. They should have used a body double or something.
@@gregplitt6629 yeah! they definitely should have used a body double. How old is De Niro now? 76? 77? 🤷♂️
@@gregplitt6629 they should've cut that scene with the whole rest of the movie ..Marty is past his prime .....waaay past
TBF, Sheeran had arthritis and shizz ane he was a real lanky guy so chances are it wasn't that exaggerated.
@@duke9555 you are crazy if you think this movie wasn’t good.
Very good review Michael, always entertaining to see your thoughts on mob movies.
I watched the film a little 12 times, now I'm halfway through reading the book. Brillant actors.
In 1969 I used to live at 12th and Locust in Center City Philadelphia where all the Nightlife was. Every once and a while a big Lincoln would pull up and drop an old Angelo Bruno off who I can tell you was deeply respected and feared on the street.
What do like about this movie is that it shows the mob from the 1950s to the early 2000s. Something about that facisnates me