13 modern directors and their masterpieces

11) Martin Scorsese – The Irishman (2019)

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The Irishman is a long, reflective look at crime, loyalty, and regret. Martin Scorsese tells the story of Frank Sheeran, a hitman who works his way into the world of organized crime. The movie spans decades, showing how choices come back to haunt you. Scorsese uses de-aging technology to follow the characters as they grow older. It feels like a farewell to the gangster genre he helped define. The performances by Robert De Niro, Al Pacino, and Joe Pesci are quiet but powerful. Scorsese focuses on the loneliness of his characters, especially in the final scenes.

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