Amid furious online debate over his comments about superhero movies, legendary director Martin Scorsese releases a movie so effortless in its genius that it should grant him carte blanche to say anything he wants about
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Pacino is admirably restrained (for him) as Hoffa, and it's a genuine treat to see Pesci in a movie after such a long time. He may have occasionally reminded me of Baby Yoda, but Pesci's authoritative command of the screen remains undiminished.
Anna Paquin makes an impact with only one (devastating) line throughout a series of otherwise silent appearances as Sheeran's daughter Peggy, a character who says a lot without speaking.
Cast: Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, Joe Pesci
Director: Martin Scorsese
Running time: 209 minutes
Rating: R13 (Violence, cruelty & offensive language)
Verdict: Cinema's greatest living master shows us how it's done.
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