@divegeestersaid Note: apologies to Torunn for not posting this in her movies we recommend thread. I felt this new one worthy of a thread of its own.
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80175798
Watched it last night followed by the round table chat between Scorsese, De Niro, Pacino and Pesci.
Compelling viewing.
I really enjoyed this film. Three and a half hours without intermission were no problem at all. I especially - apart from the excellent acting - appreciated the humour that still was there despite the violence and danger. I love these actors and Martin Scorsese!
@torunnsaid I really enjoyed this film. Three and a half hours without intermission were no problem at all. I especially - apart from the excellent acting - appreciated the humour that still was there despite the violence and danger. I love these actors and Martin Scorsese!
Was it 3.5 hours!? I had no idea, I would have thought about 2, in fact it never crossed my mind during watching it.
Best movie I’ve seen in great while and possibly one of the last with these greats in together.
@lemondropsaid are you living in some sort of time warp
of course you knew it was long
but I get your point
We are all living in a time warp, time is caused by mass interacting with the fabric of space and the relative speed of the passing of time is determined by our position relative to the object more in a speed, being observed .
However the perception of time itself and in what direction, is better described using the laws of entropy which demonstrate thar occurrences can only happen in one direction, forward.
So basically time travels slower when you are watching a good movie.
@divegeestersaid Was it 3.5 hours!? I had no idea, I would have thought about 2, in fact it never crossed my mind during watching it.
Best movie I’ve seen in great while and possibly one of the last with these greats in together.
I am deceived by dangerous roles and characters like Joe Pesci's in this film - a very dangerous man but his appearance is that of an intelligent, kind and helpful man. And yes, he is loyal to his closest friends such as the Irishman but otherwise his loyalties can switch, others unaware. I am reluctantly fascinated by the Maffia and their power.
@torunnsaid I am deceived by dangerous roles and characters like Joe Pesci's in this film - a very dangerous man but his appearance is that of an intelligent, kind and helpful man. And yes, he is loyal to his closest friends such as the Irishman but otherwise his loyalties can switch, others unaware. I am reluctantly fascinated by the Maffia and their power.
I know what you mean. There is an interesting scene in the Godfather where power moves from Vito to Michael and a similar scene in Pt 3 where the same power moves from Michael to Vincent. On both occasions leaving the the elder a broken man and the younger on a road to ruin.
@divegeestersaid I know what you mean. There is an interesting scene in the Godfather where power moves from Vito to Michael and a similar scene in Pt 3 where the same power moves from Michael to Vincent. On both occasions leaving the the elder a broken man and the younger on a road to ruin.
Why is that kind of film about power and ruthlessness so fascinating? Is it because of the music and actors' good looks? In real life I would hardly feel the same.
@torunnsaid Why is that kind of film about power and ruthlessness so fascinating? Is it because of the music and actors' good looks? In real life I would hardly feel the same.
I suppose any kind of power is fascinating, but especially so when interwoven with intrigue, murder and iconic history.
@divegeestersaid I suppose any kind of power is fascinating, but especially so when interwoven with intrigue, murder and iconic history.
Probably so. In 'Goodfellas' we didn't feel good about anything, just disgust.
The Irishman I would probably see again to make sure I didn't miss anything. 🙂
@divegeestersaid Note: apologies to Torunn for not posting this in her movies we recommend thread. I felt this new one worthy of a thread of its own.
https://www.netflix.com/gb/title/80175798
Watched it last night followed by the round table chat between Scorsese, De Niro, Pacino and Pesci.
Compelling viewing.
The story is very good.
The acting is superb!
But, watching those guys trying to look and act as they were, 30 years ago, made me cringe.
Marty would have fared better with younger actors portraying the early years.
Still, I cannot deny I enjoyed seeing that ensemble cast back together again. Masters at work!
@torunnsaid I am deceived by dangerous roles and characters like Joe Pesci's in this film - a very dangerous man but his appearance is that of an intelligent, kind and helpful man. And yes, he is loyal to his closest friends such as the Irishman but otherwise his loyalties can switch, others unaware. I am reluctantly fascinated by the Maffia and their power.
The reality is far less glamorous.
"It is what it is."
10 Dec '19 12:38
The Irishman
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