``The Irishman'' Martin Scorsese's ``pre-drop'' to gangster movies

Scorsese's new perspective on how men scatter

Scorsese has worked with De Niro many times since their first film together, ` `Mean Streets '' (1973). In ``Mean Streets,'' De Niro played the role of a violent young gangster , Johnny Boy, and was recognized as an actor. was released first, so this strong image came first).

Since then, they have made a series of collaborations, including `` Raging Bull '' (1980), which brought De Niro an Oscar, and `` The King of Comedy '' (1983). Scorsese's most famous works have often depicted the theme of a man's dissolution, or survival. Scorsese depicts how to apply otoshimae to one's own life.

For example, Goodfellas , sells his friends, takes a plea deal, and chooses to survive while being protected by the law (the lyrics of Sid Vicious' song " My Way " are included) It was a great fit). Also, the casino manager in `` Casino '' lives in a glamorous world, but ultimately survives by choosing a simple life. Scorsese also focused on the disbandment of The Band (the dissolution of a man) in the rock concert film masterpiece ` `The Last Waltz '' (1978).

In ``The Irishman,'' which is once again based on a true story, the theme of a man's disintegration, or survival, can be discerned. Many characters only appear for a moment, but a caption appears next to important characters, revealing their fate (how they will be dissipated).

Regarding his collaboration with De Niro, Scorsese said on a talk show hosted by AFI, ``I don't want to take on a subject that I can't go deeper than before,'' but the difference from previous gangster films is spectacular. The theme is probably the aging and loneliness of these people who have lived such a difficult life.

The main character, Sheeran, is an Irish gangster who has lived his life as a professional worker without showing his emotions, but as time passes, he begins to feel the meaninglessness and regret of his life. His mentor is Buffalino, who when they first meet is drinking good wine in a bar, but later in prison drinking grape juice from a bland cup. The second half, which depicts the bittersweetness of his later years, is a new frontier for Scorsese, and its sadness slowly pierces your heart.

Starring De Niro, Pacino, and Pesci, as well as director Scorsese, are already in their mid-to-late 70s. The characters are entrusted with the feelings of these people, who are already on the brink of old age, and this is the real thrill of the drama.

Nicholas Pileggi, the original author of “Goodfellas” and “Casino” and who is in charge of executive producer this time, said that these two films, “Mean Streets” and “The Irishman” were “Scorsese and De Niro’s” He is thinking of it as a "four-part gangster movie". It can be said that Scorsese has given the four-part series an edge by taking a close look at the protagonist's later years.

De Niro and Pacino's gorgeous collaboration, Scorsese staff