Well, hello there, kind folks. If you’re visiting this blog of mine, I presume that you have a certain interest in the cinema. As for me, even since my early childhood, I have had a deep love of everything related to movies and television. As far as I can remember, I have been more at ease in front of a screen than in the yard, outside, playing. It is a great way to travel, though other people’s stories, without having to foot any kind of steep bill. Over the years, I feel that movie-watching has even fuelled my own creativity.

All that being said, I welcome you in my Cinephile’s Nest. I hope you enjoy it here, feel free to come back at any time. Here you will find reviews of current movies and older ones. TV shows also. Some classics that have remained some of my favourites, some that have disappointed me. I will use a very basic star (*) system to grade them from 1 to 5 (5 being sliced bread level). Remember, these are just my tastes. I will try to explain in each review what I liked about these particular movies, without giving spoilers.

Il y aura aussi des critiques en français pour les films francophones, car j'aime également le cinéma dans ma langue maternelle. Avant d'apprendre l'anglais, plus jeune, je louais des tonnes de films traduits en français, surtout ceux de Bud Spencer et Terrence Hill. Ma mère a eu le choc de sa vie lorsqu'un jour, dans la boîte d'un de ces films, Deep Throat avait malencontreusement inséré. Une expérience formatrice pour le jeune cinéphile que je suis.

Bienvenue à tous, amusez-vous bien.

I welcome you all here, enjoy yourself.

Monday, December 2, 2019

The Irishman (2019)


Genre: Drama
Directed by: Martin Scorsese
Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci
Running Time: 209 minutes



Based on the book I Heard You Paint Houses, by Charles Brandt, The Irishman is the story of Frank Sheeran, who went from meat truck driver to working as a hit man for the Bufalino mafia family and for Jimmy Hoffa. Sitting in a senior home, Sheeran, portrayed brilliantly by De Niro, reflects upon his life.

This epic crime drama is what you get when a great movie director such as Martin Scorsese takes on a project he really cares about and he hires the right cast to get the job done. Over the course of 3.5 hours, the director weaves a compelling tale while going back and forth in time through his story. And he never loses us along the way.

Robert De Niro is magnificent in the lead role. Many have lamented that he was done and way past his prime because of his recent output, but De Niro just proved he still has it when the project is right. Beyond the makeup to make him look younger and older, De Niro’s whole physiognomy changed for this role. He walked differently, even, and he made you believe this character.

Al Pacino is also brilliant as Jimmy Hoffa. Again, you forget the actor at work and you believe the character. It was a nice treat to see Joe Pesci again.

All things considered, this is a wonderful film that I plan on seeing again and again to fully measure its brilliance through time.
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