Robert Chemtob

As an American, with not much knowledge of Irish history, I am intrigued by the reviews of the Irish critics here who do know the history and much more. It seems they are highly critical of the show, for seemingly good reasons, like the accents, which I couldn't tell were poor. I found the show entertaining and also loved Peaky Blinders. This shouldn't be compared to it. PB had great characters, actors and compelling story lines, the latter which this show just hinted at. I did find the history interesting, motivating me to read up on the actual history of the Guiness family. Where I do agree with most reviewers was the god awful choice and volume of the music. I hit the mute button often. Midway they did lighten up and chose better and more appropriate music of the time. The salty dialouge of the Guiness family seemed unauthentic, as did the blantenly gay brother and his relation to his wife. The Feins were intriguing and more could have been made of that. Anyway, it only lasted 8 episodes so it ended quickly.

Pretensious garbage. I had to wait 60 minutes before a scene that had any human connection, or even disconnection, just something remotely human. And I love a good mystery/spy thriller. This wasn't it. Thankfully I only wasted 5 bucks seeing it and walking out before the end. Soderberg has done so much better.

Am I supposed to laugh? I haven’t yet. The wit is lame.

Growing up in the 70's NY I remember these characters and I thought the film offered a fresh perspective on a story tht hadn't been told(as far as I know), a story about a relationship of childhood friends, that while both Mafioso, took different paths as to what they became. The cinematography was excellent. Plus some of the in jokes, you'd have to be a NYer(and organization member to understand). The actors were terrific and DeNiro pulled off his double role well, differentiating each character. What didn't work for me was the Hollywood back lot sets, none of the street scenes seemed real. Only the achival footage gave you that sense. I have to assume this was done for budgetary realities. If you like Mafia movies you'll enjoy this. Don't listen to the critics.

The Coen Brothers meet David Cronenberg.

I just finished the wonderful novel by Highsmith, so I thought I'd give the movie a watch and see if it captured the novel's tension, which was subtle and had a slow but powerful build up to the climax. This movie didn't capture any of that! I accepted they had to make it for the current times. Still they could've captured the small town feel of the book, instead they made some super hip Brooklyn like atmosphere. Everybody was just so cool. This was a very American story, so what do the writers do? They make the the wife Italian. Also in the novel the guy was henpecked and always seemed ok with his wife's 'friends', while seething inside. In the movie, he is not really henpecked, and quite blatant about his feelings towards her male suitors. This completely undercuts the film's tension in the novel. classic Adrian Lyne who has always been a hack director and uses hack writers. In short the film sucks. Read the book.

I have watched Mr Holt for years and enjoy his rational and calm manner in reporting the news and disappointed in seeing him be part of a trash show called Dateline, which exploits the victims of crime and their pain. I'm only able to watch the first 15 minutes of NBC news because after that it' s all wretched commercials. Sorry Les.

Ive only been able to make it thru two episodes and already bailing. The acting is horrible, the plot stupid and I could care less about any of the characters. Nothing in this story feels credible. I was intrigued at the begginning with the premise, but it went downhill fast. The characters are all cardboard cut outs to move the plot. And the blonde lead actress knows how to play one expression-POUT. Netflix blew it on this one. I'll rewatch The Squid Game.

At first the show came off as a biting satire of the back stabbing film industry. However, as you get into it, the characters are so well developed and the acting extraordinary, that the show has great depth. Along with a heavy dose of humor and wit. I'm only in the 2nd season but binge watching and loving it. You really start to care about these people,which is what makes it so absorbing.