Algonquin Assassin Posted January 23, 2018 Share Posted January 23, 2018 Those shoes De Niros wearing make me think of Austin Powers dressed as a pimp in Goldmember lol. Still looking forward to this. Its like a reunion of the greatest gangster icons in film. Hmmm nice bike 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RARusk Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Mister Pink, Zello and TheSantader25 3 "One day I will think of this as just another job. After all, this is what I do." Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 What a tease. I was hoping for some live-action. Zello 1 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feckyerlife Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 (edited) I could understand DeNiro playing an older Sheeran, then retelling his tale through a younger guy. But DeNiro playing a 30-50 yr old is really a bad move. i can see why this is straight to Netflix now. edit: I am assuimg Jack Huston is supposed to play the younger Sheeran? His role is the only one that seems to be left out of anything you read on the movie. Edited February 26, 2019 by feckyerlife Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted February 26, 2019 Author Share Posted February 26, 2019 I don't think straight-to-Netflix has the same connotations as straight-to-video if that's what you are kind of implying. Think it's more complex than that according to reports on Wiki. Quote Financing and budget In May 2016, Mexican financier / producer Fábrica de Cine had offered $100 million to finance the film, and through that deal Paramount Pictures would retain domestic rights.[29] IM Global was also circling to bid for the film's international sales rights.[29] STX Entertainment bought the international distribution rights to the film for $50 million beating out other studios like Universal Pictures, 20th Century Fox, and Lionsgate, while Fabrica de Cine closed the deal and Paramount retained its domestic rights.[30] By February 2017, Paramount Pictures had dropped domestic distribution rights for The Irishman following the announcement that Fabrica de Cine would not be financing the film due to its climbing budget. Netflix then bought the film for $105 million and agreed to finance the film's $125 million budget with a release date set for October 2019.[31][32] Visual effects Industrial Light & Magic and VFX Supervisor Rob Legato are handling the effects for the film.[33] By March 5, 2018, it was also reported the film's budget had ballooned from $125 million to $140 million, due in large part to the visual effects needed to make De Niro, Pesci, and Pacino appear up to 30 years younger at various points throughout the film.[34] By August of that year, the cost had risen to as much as $175 million, the most expensive of Scorsese's career.[1] However, don't get me wrong, I'm as skeptical as the next guy about this. I'm not sure if they'll pull off this thing. I'm they're all mad old bastards. My biggest hope is Scorsese's mind seems as sharp as ever. And we can see he can make great films at his age too, Wolf of Wall Street, for example. He's not infallible though. So we'll see. feckyerlife 1 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
feckyerlife Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 i agree bringing all the old guys back would've been better had this be like, idk why it comes to mind but like Lucky Number Slevin and had the old guys as bosses gunning for each other. Mister Pink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
rtie Posted February 26, 2019 Share Posted February 26, 2019 Well 'The Silence' released just three years ago, which I consider one of Marty's better films. No doubts he still has the magic, I only worry if a Netflix Original has its limitations and how well budgeting is managed. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TheSantader25 Posted February 27, 2019 Share Posted February 27, 2019 Gonna be interesting to have a Scorsese and a Tarantino film in one year. Ivan1997GTA and Mister Pink 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressure Drop Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 I am looking forward to seeing this movie, but very worried about the level of CGI that will be in the film. The Irishman cost around 150 million, and the bulk of that cost is because they are using CGI to make the actors look 30 years younger. Not sure how much of the film will be in this "flashback" but it must be a substantial amount to cost so much. Hollywood rejected it due to these costs, which is why I believe it is now going through Netflix. I will wait and see but again, very worried that the CGI might ruin it. I would also want to see this in cinema, but due to it being Netflix, they could refuse to screen it in cinemas, which would be a shame. On the bright side, Scorsese is involved, so hopefully it turns out great. Mister Pink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted March 9, 2019 Author Share Posted March 9, 2019 (edited) 1 hour ago, Pressure Drop said: Hollywood rejected it due to these costs, which is why I believe it is now going through Netflix. Yeah, Hollywood just wants safe returns on investment. That's why Superhero movies are dominating the market. Safe, pre-existing tried and tested IP's, that have shown great success in other media, comics, videogames, toys. The fact that Holllywood or more specifically Paramount, won't touch it, isn't a bad reflection, in my opinion. This type of film is at an all-time low-point in popularity. I'm in agreement with you about the level of CGI. How will it look? CGI can be great and almost unnoticeable. We usually only notice CGI when it's bad. But we're talking about faces and famous faces and famous faces we've watched for years. It's a big task. Edited March 9, 2019 by Mister Pinkerton Pressure Drop 1 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Pressure Drop Posted March 9, 2019 Share Posted March 9, 2019 19 minutes ago, Mister Pinkerton said: Yeah, Hollywood just wants safe returns on investment. That's why Superhero movies are dominating the market. Safe, pre-existing tried and tested IP's, that have shown great success in other media, comics, videogames, toys. The fact that Holllywood or more specifically Paramount, won't touch it, isn't a bad reflection, in my opinion. This type of film is at an all-time low-point in popularity. I realise that, I only mentioned it to highlight the extremely high cost of CGI that will be involved in the movie. Majority of Hollywood films are pretty garbage IMO, with the odd exception like Blade Runner 2049. Mister Pink 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted July 30, 2019 Author Share Posted July 30, 2019 (edited) EDIT: Official Teaser Official stills from the film And Jim Norton is playing Don Rickles Edited August 1, 2019 by Mister Pink Lonely-Martin, Ivan1997GTA and Algonquin Assassin 3 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SonnyNapoli Posted August 26, 2019 Share Posted August 26, 2019 Despite Frank Sheeran's stories are pure bullsh*t, i expect the movie to be good. 'Cause it's Scorsese, you know. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted August 28, 2019 Author Share Posted August 28, 2019 (edited) Finally, after much deliberation between the cinemas and Netflix, they brokered a deal. The Irishman will get a theatrical release November 1st for 4 weeks and then it will come to Netflix on the 27th. This will most likely be limited as some chains wont pick it up... Quote The major cinema chains, including AMC and Cinemark, have refused to play movies that do not adhere to the standard 90-day exclusivity window. https://www.breakingnews.ie/showbiz/netflixs-the-irishman-to-run-in-cinemas-ahead-of-streaming-release-946559.html Edited August 28, 2019 by Mister Pink Lonely-Martin 1 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Smith John Posted August 28, 2019 Share Posted August 28, 2019 Can't believe I haven't heard about this until stumbling upon this thread. A Scorsese film with not only De Niro, Pacino and Keitel, but with a Pesci comeback? This has all the makings of a varsity athlete!. I just hope there isn't any political jargon thrown in, given De Niro's "strong and brave" statements of late. This has the potential to be the best gangster movie of our generation. Until of course The Sopranos prequel releases next year. Mister Pink 1 bash the fash m8s Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted September 24, 2019 Author Share Posted September 24, 2019 That poster. Algonquin Assassin and Lonely-Martin 2 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Algonquin Assassin Posted September 25, 2019 Share Posted September 25, 2019 It gives me goosebumps to see the names Pacino, DeNiro and Pesci on the same poster again. Might have to watch some Goodfellas and The Godfather to get into the mood. Ivan1997GTA, Mister Pink and Lonely-Martin 3 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted September 26, 2019 Author Share Posted September 26, 2019 Interesting the tonal difference in trailers, the latter going for that light-hearted, fun side that Scorsese is able to fuse so well in his crime films and the first trailer setting a very serious and sinister tone. Lonely-Martin 1 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acmilano Posted September 26, 2019 Share Posted September 26, 2019 Good trailer,feel nostalgic. Reminds on all the great Scorsese's movies I watched as a kid. This would be seen in a theater. Lonely-Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted November 7, 2019 Author Share Posted November 7, 2019 Probably going to view this film tomorrow night. It's not in the usual place I've been going lately, which is a pity. Was also thinking I may go on Monday instead as I want to avoid crowds, especially for a 3hr film. It only takes one cunt tapping a chair or rustling a bag too often. 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted November 16, 2019 Author Share Posted November 16, 2019 (edited) Finally watched it. Very good film. I wrote this in Last Movie You Seen Quote Brilliant film. I'm still trying to digest it all. I think a second viewing in about a year's time will be nice. It's got all the hallmarks of a Scorsese film. It's funny, brutal, dramatic, clever and there's some symbolism there, I'm just slow to work it out. Those cigarettes! :P There are lots of cameos and a few actors from The Sopranos and Boardwalk Empire, the latter bring produced by Scorsese. Soundtrack was brilliant. The people in the theatre were brilliant. Absolute silence throughout the film. This was so welcome as it's 3 and a half hours long. There's a sense of sadness at the end realizing that this film is probably the last of dying breed. We wont get anyone like Scorsese and that ensemble cast, doing those types of films for decades to come. Edited November 16, 2019 by Mister Pink 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mister Pink Posted November 17, 2019 Author Share Posted November 17, 2019 (edited) 13 hours ago, Indi said: https://getyarn.io/yarn-clip/07500a18-7fdd-4085-9133-69ab38734ffd No more wise guy Scorsese films I don't think. End of the road. Glad to hear you enjoyed it. As much as I loved Tarantino's movie this year as well (saw him Weds this week in-person in London; amazing being there), I think this movie has a very strong chance at winning a load of awards at the Oscars next year. P.S. Scorsese's 77th birthday today, so a happy birthday to him! Cheers. Yeah, both of those films were highlights for me this year, although haven't been watching as many films as I used to. Just been watching big ones ones that come out in the cinema. But it's an absolute treat to get a Tarantino film and Scorsese film a couple of months apart. Nice one on seeing him in person. I read he was doing a Q&A in London. Didn't realise it was Scorsese's birthday yesterday too. Nice! Edited November 17, 2019 by Mister Pink 𝙼𝚄𝚂𝙸𝙲 𝙽𝙾𝙽 𝚂𝚃𝙾𝙿 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Guest Billy Russo Posted November 18, 2019 Share Posted November 18, 2019 November 27th Netflix release needs to hurry up. Wasn't expecting this to get such raving reviews, so glad it's good. Martin Scorsese is the man. Didn't realize it was so long ago since Joe Pesci acted as well. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Craigsters Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 I watched this tonight on netflix, pretty long film, still liked Hoffa (1992) way better they'll, it was a topical Martin Scorsese film, not one of his best "You don't understand! I could've had class. I could've been a contender. I could've been somebody, instead of a bum, which is what I am." On the Waterfront 1954 M.Brando Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiu Posted November 29, 2019 Share Posted November 29, 2019 (edited) Honest review but this might be a bit based because I often find myself loving long winded films that have a lot of character development and less actual action. The Irishman feels like the perfect conclusion to the mob genre and to Scorsese's own filmography. It is a much more restrained and day-to-day slice of life kind of movie, featuring similar themes to Sergio Leone's Once Upon a Time in America and to Coppola's The Godfather Part III. You've had the crazy thrills of Goodfellas, the violence of Mean Streets and the glitter over the top story of Casino but now, to end all this, you get The Irishman which aims to be more of a real representation of mob life. Being a mafia goon was more like a job and less like an adventure (realting to the mundane realism of Mafia 2). Such projects aren't afraid to tone down the high octane action and focus on daily routine which is why I cannot praise Scorsese enough for this movie. If you found yourself enjoying the theme of being the last of a dying breed, alone and with regrets of The Godfather 3 as well as the slice of daily life lengthy scenes of people just talking in The Sopranos you will find yourself loving this movie. If you also know a bit about the real history as well as the theories you'll enjoy it even more! Though it is ultimately hard to compare, I'd say that The Irishman is better than Casino but not quite on the same level as Goodfellas. Instead, it stands on the same level as Once Upon a Time in America and The Godfather 3, a slow burn reflective of one's life and sins. It isn't a movie for everyone so it might be polarizing. Edited November 29, 2019 by Sergiu Mister Pink, Lonely-Martin, The Jungz and 3 others 6 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Lonely-Martin Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Bloody awesome movie! Sergiu 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiu Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 Frank Sheeran Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The N. Bellic Man Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 I can concur with Sergiu. A great movie, but don't expect it to be another Goodfellas. It was great to see Joe Pesci back in action. As minimalist as his performance was I think that it was even better than Pacino's. De Niro on the other hand was a slight disappointment. Don't get me wrong - he did have some great moments, but in my opinion the CGI couldn't hide his age and his face looked pretty dead to me even in the scenes where it shouldn't have. This movies goes to show that not even de-aging CGI can revert the aging process when it comes to movement. It was pretty hilarious when Sheeran (De Niro) kicked that shopkeepers ass. It was like watching a fight in slow motion. And because it wasn't menacing at all it unintentionally made it look like a bad joke. I'm only saying this because otherwise movie is rather realistic. Just don't let the guys that are pushing 80 make fight scenes, because it doesn't look real. At least it doesn't if you're suppose to be a bad ass hitman in your forties. All in all CGI was a mixed bag. It suits some people better than others. Pacino seemed like he was youngest of them even if in reality he is the oldest. In the end this movie is a great testament of Scorsese and the gangsters of the golden era. Definitely worth watching. Fyerro69, Lonely-Martin, Jimmy and 1 other 4 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiu Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) Yeah, the de-aging looked quite well on Pesci and Pacino but a bit off on De Niro whose thin lips and old man's mouth showed even in the younger scenes. Albeit, it wasn't bad. I just thought of the de-aging as the make up in other movies where I could just go along with it even if it didn't look perfectly convincing. Edited November 30, 2019 by Sergiu Lonely-Martin 1 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sergiu Posted November 30, 2019 Share Posted November 30, 2019 (edited) Indeed, The Irishman is comparable to movies like The Godfather which was about a king and his inheritors, or Sopranos and growing up in a abusive family. Both things are structured around the mob but drive different main themes than just gang life. Edited November 30, 2019 by Sergiu Jimmy and Lonely-Martin 2 Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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