I've watched this movie at least five times over the years. Tonight was the sixth, and I thought it was finally time to review it. What drove me here to do that? Well - the amazing chemistry between De Niro and Crystal for one - but also the horrible casting of Lisa Kudrow. I'm sure she's a wonderful person, but she almost single handedly ruins this amazing movie. Her forced lines, absolutely zero chemistry with Crystal - and bad acting makes you wonder who thought she was right for such a high profile film??
Beyond the huge distraction of Kudrow, the film is of course a classic. Not because of all of it's gangster lines and recycled dialog, but because of the inventive and unique take on a big time, rough and tough, gangster and his emotional/mental issues preventing him from being the man he thinks he is suppose to be.
This movie solidifies Robert De Niro as one of the absolute best at his craft, not to mention is ability to play a huge range of characters, but also Billy Crystal as one of the best comedic actors of our time.
Beyond the huge distraction of Kudrow, the film is of course a classic. Not because of all of it's gangster lines and recycled dialog, but because of the inventive and unique take on a big time, rough and tough, gangster and his emotional/mental issues preventing him from being the man he thinks he is suppose to be.
This movie solidifies Robert De Niro as one of the absolute best at his craft, not to mention is ability to play a huge range of characters, but also Billy Crystal as one of the best comedic actors of our time.
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