Scorsese's latest masterpiece, has vehicles, meetings and salvation at its forefront and asks importance questions to all of us; how do we get past Saint Peter's gates?
That last scene with Pesci, where he's being wheeled away to church. My god, that always gets me. it's like Pesci himself is saying goodbye one last time to the audience, I doubt he'll be in another movie.
The last scene of Frank sitting lonely in his chair as the camera looks in at him from the hallway is so sad. To me, that's oblivion. True loneliness at the end. I cant imagine a worse fate.
@John Sm but he wasn’t a good dad, he might’ve raised her and fed her and all of that but he showed her no love, and the man that did show her love as a girl her father had a hand in killing. And when he’s old and alone and all the loyalties he had are expired the friends he had are dead, all of the terrible hinges he did are for nothing, none of it matters. And now he has to live with his betrayal of a good friend and can’t even talk to his daughter. It’s a poignant ending
But he also is raising her religious and is a killer. So I imagine if she wasn’t given a lie of a life that she saw first hand and took notice of that at a young age she may saw him different.
When I saw this in the theatre, there were several senior citizens there also. And during the second half of the movie, I could tell that it resonated with them. In the first half of the movie, it’s a toned down and more subtle goodfellas. Franks connections and opportunities presented to him take him essentially to the top. But, as with anything, all good things come to an end. What does frank have after everything he’s done? Nothing really, a watch, a ring, and a lifetime of regret. He spent his entire life getting to the “top” but it all falls away and at the end, when the priest leaves the nursing home, he’s left in a purgatory of sorts. He doesn’t have anything left to do except die.
The hits in Scorsese films are all burned into my mind. The “ooh” that Hoffa yells out as he is shot, really made it more personal and more realistic. I will never forget it.
@@thisiscaseysaccount3242 I agree - I love how when Russell says "too bad about Jimmy" and "he had a nice family" Frank just says "yah" under his breath - like don't even go there. You see him start to unravel from everything he's done from that point on.
Tbh, I found a couple things wrong with his theory. Namely his interpretation of Peggy as the "judge." She had no real insight on Jimmy Hoffa where every widely known source of information clearly depicts him as a man with blood on his hands as well. Why else would he initiate the conversation with Sheeran with a reference to painting houses. Peggy's perception was very skewed so to take her judgment as objective and credible is almost disingenuous.
@@kenyonjohnson6937 But you have to admire the detail and symbolism that was put in to the presentation and movie. Peggy is seen as a judge because she is innocent on what her father is doing, but knows later when she gets older.
So many youtube analysts always focussing on themes like symbolism, the real life Jimmy Hoffa, cinematography so it was really refreshing and interesting to watch a video essay about the catholistic themes of the movie. Especially with Scorsese himself being a religious man I can see many points her that he wanted to give the audience in a subtle way.
This video is extremely well made, lots of research and thinking went into it. I never noticed Scorsese's religious symbolism such as the cross, last supper and others. More people need to see this video.
I liked how you described Frank's relationship with the Mob. And Russell in particular! The Mob/Russell really was his most treasured connection, not his family. Which is illustrated by how he cries when Russell gives him the ring. The way he speaks about Russell with such reverence. And how intimate their dinners are together. Frank was pretty much married to Russell/The Mob! Casting aside his family, losing any relationship with his daughter, and choosing to ignore his faith. Which is what makes Frank so odd! He claims his motives for killing, & bombing businesses. Is to provide for his family. Yet he proves through his actions that he really doesn't value his relationship with his family. Enjoyed your video essay on The Irishman!👍👍
See I understand that. Most of us work our lives away just trying to provide and get by. It's empowering to move up and be valued. I honestly am envious of people who make good money and not give two you know what about their jobs.... If those people exist. For the rest of us, our blood sweat and tears go into the job. It's where we look for acceptance
The Japanese death penalty is to put you on death row without giving you a date certain for your execution. That's brilliantly cruel. The prisoner has no idea when he'll be called. Reminds me of Citizen X's ending.
"Cars drive you in life...." Me: _breaking down for the 29th this week in my 1985 Yugo GV_ Boss: "If you're not here in 10 minutes I'm going to paint your house" Me: Oh. Yes sir. It definitely needs an extra coat. That's crazy, I'm literally just remodeling so that would be grea.. Boss: I'm a little worried about you. Actually I'm *very* worried about you. (De Niro narrating) And when they say they're very worried about something you know something is about to happen)
Robert is seriously one of the best actors of our time. Just his facial expressions alone give me so much emotion through every scene. You can see the hurt in his face as Jimmy gets in the car with them for the last time...
dont be late. My man's matthew over here preaching the gospel of truth and in-depth view of humanity within the film. Im not gonna go to into it but I for sure say some of us have a heavy insight into reality and life. Well-done.
I liked this film when I watched it because I'm a fan of the cast. The theme of time and how events lose relevance over time resonates with me. The final scene where the nurse didn't know Jimmy Hoffa shows that major events will fade from public memory. The mafia was in the public eye from the 70s-90s, but now it's overlooked and even parodied.
@@beanseason6515 ha ha ha! You know what I'm talking about. However, I've watched it a few more times. "Where's the money? Don't tell me. Let me guess! His mother. Her funeral set him back. His mother been dying over over for ten years!" 😅🤣😂
He really did. I hate to say "stole" every scene he was in so I will say dominated every scene he was in. Perfect vehicle for him, for all of them at this stage in their brilliant careers
I knew this movie was special during the intro the first time I watched it. Scorsese really put a lot to take in during this film. Great storytelling, acting, use of music. This video is an interesting take on the film. Great job.
So glad somebody finally put together the deeper meaning in this movie. It was bugging me becuase i couldnt stop watching the movie when everyone else said it was bad.
Every RUclipsr should put this much work into there videos. Watched til the end Loved it, Great work! 😊 i wish there were more videos like these for other movies as well.
Very good analysis. I love Scorsese, I was obsessed with Goodfellas and Casino when I was younger. I struggled with the Irishman, I think mainly due to my lack of understanding the environment of 1950's America and the concept of Teamster unions (as I am British), as well as the extensive runtime of the film, and the de-aging, which sadly I struggled to see past at times. However, your video has displayed characteristics and motifs in the film which I completely missed, and likely would never have noticed. I did pick up on the damaged relationship between, Frank and his Daughter immediately though. Thank you. Look forward to the next one.
Matthew: your synopsis regarding the film, Kill The Irishman, was extremely clear and rather concise. I am here because of serendipity. However: I really wanted you know how effective your work is. It seems as though you have labored to produce. Keep up the good work.
Excellent, I keep coming back to this vid on RUclips as "the irishman", taxi driver" and "the departed" are my 3 favourite scorsese films, and I love the Christian themes woven into them, exposing the duality of man, and you nailed this one on the head, your editing was seemles and you really understand what I think alot of people missed about this film, 5 stars man 👍 x
Matthew just killed/kills it - spend a lot of time on this - musta screened it at LEAST 20 times before his review. It takes about 20, 20 screenings before a movie/script will literally, quite literally. "Break down before you very eyes." I'm quoting the late, great Master on this: Frantisek Daniel, greatest developer of talent who ever lived. Milos Forman's (Prague) mentor, what else do you need to know. -the late Frank in a league-of-Frank's-own.
I’m so glad the narrator pointed out that the engine is the heart of any vehicle-- I would be totally confused without this outstanding, educational piece of advice
Matt, the way you breakdown these movies makes me think you have at least ONE, if not more, scripts ready to publish. I hope to see one of your films soon. Good luck and keep doing what you're doing.
Great commentary. Enjoyed it. To think Frank is more evil than any of us would be foolish. To be saved isn't that a man becomes sinless thus saintly or better than another, but rather that the punishment for his evil was already paid for in Christ. It's simple, and never 'too late'.
Good job with the Catholic theology. I am a devout Catholic myself and you have treated Catholicism with very clear and succinct understanding, and have gracefully articulated both the “Dare we Hope” and “Narrow is the Path” viewpoints
This is an amazing analysis on so many levels. Thank you so much for the religious and historical information relative to De Niro's and Pacino's real life characters. You got a subscription from me, keep it up!
Excellent analysis. Your comment about this being one final love letter send off for Marty, the cast and crew to the cinematic gangster world was well put and so succinct
I love the cinema series Matt...you have a real talent for picking out details. I also love the nostalgia you imbue in your other video's. Great, great channel. Alien 3(which i also love) collab did it for me, hope to see more from you soon. As to the film i agree with a poster below in that the end of the film was fascinating given the advancing years of all involved in the film but particularly scorsese. Its like this whole long segment is the perfect antithesis of everything that comes before in the film...i paint houses but ultimately "leave the door open". Everything pales into insignificance in the face of "the end". This film will age well i feel...nothing has made me feel so strangely lonely like the end of this great film and the message is powerful indeed. Every one of the old gansters in prison is a murderous tyrant, but yet...we cannot help but empathise.
One of the best videos I've seen in a while. Its always good to have the things you didn't think about while watching yourself, pointed out afterwards. Scorcese movies are usually like this, symbolism, foreshadowing, inner and deeper meanings. I think it must have inspired David Chase with The Sopranos too.
Well done, Matthew! Very succinct, watchable and it absolutely offered a hell of a lot that I'd missed watching the film the first time. I'm now compelled to go back and have another look at this film. Thanks.
can’t get over with watching this masterpiece over n over again. each details amuses me watching every time, n makes me wonder how genuinely directed and performed
Scary that I knew some of these guys as a kid and had no idea what they were a part of... It's also weird because my father looks, acts, and talks just like Robert DeNiro Also Go Lions!!!
This may go unnoticed but i don't care it has to be said this is the first video i seen of your work and it was amazing i was invested like i was rewatching the movie over again you did great my dude congrats
Mathew. Great analysis. Brilliant. I lived the life. Hell is a waiting room to reflect anticipating judgment. A narrow hallway with simple wooden benches, contemplating the judgement of ones darkest secrets. That’s hell if one does not acknowledge God, from a soul belief. Unending uncertainty. All he wants “is your heart”
Excellent. I've thoroughly enjoyed this video, especially your commentary on the topic of salvation. I've always found religion extremely interesting, and this was just great to watch. This movie is a classic.
I also think the door being left open at the end of the film has another meaning. Frank is the last surviving member of the mob (the officers who question him about Hoffa’s death even say this). So, to me, leaving the door slightly open is symbolic of that living chapter of history coming to a close and fading to obscurity.
What a fantastic breakdown! Listening to this, I realized, I never really understood the movie! I love this movie, but I appreciate it so much more now! Great movie, great breakdown! Definitely subscribing!
This was an unexpectedly beautiful summation of your theories and I strongly agree, though i haven't seen the film yet. This religious fervor plays a big role in many many mafia and crime movies and character arcs as helping explain the human condition and the speak to those who use faith as a tool in life. From all I've learned of those syndicates, it plays a pivotal role in the allegiance to some extent and it's universal that criminals ponder on morality and religion, right from wrong. The highest tier gangsters have some warped moral compass that explains away immoral actions as we see across time. Raised catholic, I strongly agree with your analysis of the symbolitry. I for one, think there is a quite obvious propoganda to Christianity across all Scorcese films, sometimes overly so, sometimes rrepresentative.
Made sure to hit the like button.. I’m subscribed as well. Surprisingly, you’re right. All to often I’ll watch someone’s content for weeks/months, only to realize I never subscribed. Great video as usual 👏👍🏽
omg i´m glad i´m not katholik anymore well for 40 years now not religious or church i just talk to God and only God and he gives me everything i need and the right direction and that´s very important cause i believe we´re living in biblical times right now
well u surprised me here bubm WELL DONE & the end was well thought out u have some wisdom there & that only comes from 1 place. Thank you I wasn't gonna watch the whole vid but ..it compelled me
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That last scene with Pesci, where he's being wheeled away to church. My god, that always gets me. it's like Pesci himself is saying goodbye one last time to the audience, I doubt he'll be in another movie.
True 😢
No need to guess, he won't. He was retired before this movie and only did this part because De Niro and Pacino begged him to do it
@@Baddaby He was great in it too, thank God he did it.
His next movie I heard is going be him playing a High School kid
Buffalino didn’t actually die in prison. He died at home in the care of his wife and adopted son at the age of 98.
The last scene of Frank sitting lonely in his chair as the camera looks in at him from the hallway is so sad. To me, that's oblivion. True loneliness at the end. I cant imagine a worse fate.
man can’t even have some joints either smh
Being forgotten
Scorsese achieved what Copolla tried to do in the new Godfather III cut.
@John Sm but he wasn’t a good dad, he might’ve raised her and fed her and all of that but he showed her no love, and the man that did show her love as a girl her father had a hand in killing. And when he’s old and alone and all the loyalties he had are expired the friends he had are dead, all of the terrible hinges he did are for nothing, none of it matters. And now he has to live with his betrayal of a good friend and can’t even talk to his daughter. It’s a poignant ending
But he also is raising her religious and is a killer. So I imagine if she wasn’t given a lie of a life that she saw first hand and took notice of that at a young age she may saw him different.
When I saw this in the theatre, there were several senior citizens there also. And during the second half of the movie, I could tell that it resonated with them. In the first half of the movie, it’s a toned down and more subtle goodfellas. Franks connections and opportunities presented to him take him essentially to the top. But, as with anything, all good things come to an end. What does frank have after everything he’s done? Nothing really, a watch, a ring, and a lifetime of regret. He spent his entire life getting to the “top” but it all falls away and at the end, when the priest leaves the nursing home, he’s left in a purgatory of sorts. He doesn’t have anything left to do except die.
When did they play this in theaters?
@ it had a limited run in about 75 theatres for 2 weeks when it came out.
The hits in Scorsese films are all burned into my mind. The “ooh” that Hoffa yells out as he is shot, really made it more personal and more realistic. I will never forget it.
I agree. Hoffa yelping in shock and pain at his friends betrayal is very poignant
Good thing he didn't yell out "OOWAH!"
Man that last scene when they break bread and Russell struggles to eat bread is sad.
yes! and I love how in the prison they break bread in silence and contemplation. So moving!
john millholland I feel that’s when Frank realizes he should’ve not trusted Russell and the regret just hit him.
@@thisiscaseysaccount3242 I agree - I love how when Russell says "too bad about Jimmy" and "he had a nice family" Frank just says "yah" under his breath - like don't even go there. You see him start to unravel from everything he's done from that point on.
john millholland I don’t know how or why but I relate to Frank a little bit, a literal mafia hitman.
We come into the world toothless and crapping ourselves, and we leave the world, the same way.. If we are lucky enough to live that long..
Damn didnt know how much symbolism and christian values were in this film. Amazing analysis
It's Scorsese 101
@John Sm NICE
@John Sm Emphasizing the roman catholic-ness of a movie about mobsters and corrupt officials may be accurate, but I'm not sure it's very flattering
@John Sm Amen.
@John Sm we wuz roman catholicz n shieee
Martin Scorsese is one of the best storytellers in Cinema history, he is one of the best because of this.
Martin Scorsese is the best cinema storyteller, MF DOOM is the best sound storyteller
@@maxorloffmusic1150 Thank you, MF DOOM is best the sound storyteller
DOOM and Scorsese both goats.
@Fish God You mad bro 😂
@Fish God I never said he was the best I said he is one the best, and he isn’t my favorite film maker, Tarantino is
The movie was deeper than I realized. Glad you made this presentation so detailed.
Tbh, I found a couple things wrong with his theory. Namely his interpretation of Peggy as the "judge." She had no real insight on Jimmy Hoffa where every widely known source of information clearly depicts him as a man with blood on his hands as well. Why else would he initiate the conversation with Sheeran with a reference to painting houses. Peggy's perception was very skewed so to take her judgment as objective and credible is almost disingenuous.
@@kenyonjohnson6937 But you have to admire the detail and symbolism that was put in to the presentation and movie. Peggy is seen as a judge because she is innocent on what her father is doing, but knows later when she gets older.
@@kenyonjohnson6937 both very well said
So many youtube analysts always focussing on themes like symbolism, the real life Jimmy Hoffa, cinematography so it was really refreshing and interesting to watch a video essay about the catholistic themes of the movie. Especially with Scorsese himself being a religious man I can see many points her that he wanted to give the audience in a subtle way.
"I heard u paint houses" has to be the greatest title for the story of a hitman!!!!! I love it💯
We will never see a group like this again in mafia films, de Niro, pacino and pesci just get it.
When ye walk around Little Italy you instantly get-it.
Who got them?
@@anthonygibson5561 father time
Still was that the actor that played Henry Hill wasn't in the movie even as a cameo
@@blackbatman3152 Ray liotta played Henry Hill in goodfellas
This movie didn’t get the recognition that it should’ve,They should’ve gave the all an Oscar
Parasite won the Oscar
You're high!
This video is extremely well made, lots of research and thinking went into it. I never noticed Scorsese's religious symbolism such as the cross, last supper and others. More people need to see this video.
I liked how you described Frank's relationship with the Mob. And Russell in particular! The Mob/Russell really was his most treasured connection, not his family. Which is illustrated by how he cries when Russell gives him the ring. The way he speaks about Russell with such reverence. And how intimate their dinners are together. Frank was pretty much married to Russell/The Mob! Casting aside his family, losing any relationship with his daughter, and choosing to ignore his faith. Which is what makes Frank so odd! He claims his motives for killing, & bombing businesses. Is to provide for his family. Yet he proves through his actions that he really doesn't value his relationship with his family. Enjoyed your video essay on The Irishman!👍👍
See I understand that. Most of us work our lives away just trying to provide and get by. It's empowering to move up and be valued. I honestly am envious of people who make good money and not give two you know what about their jobs.... If those people exist. For the rest of us, our blood sweat and tears go into the job. It's where we look for acceptance
The Japanese death penalty is to put you on death row without giving you a date certain for your execution. That's brilliantly cruel. The prisoner has no idea when he'll be called. Reminds me of Citizen X's ending.
"Cars drive you in life...."
Me: _breaking down for the 29th this week in my 1985 Yugo GV_
Boss: "If you're not here in 10 minutes I'm going to paint your house"
Me: Oh. Yes sir. It definitely needs an extra coat. That's crazy, I'm literally just remodeling so that would be grea..
Boss: I'm a little worried about you. Actually I'm *very* worried about you.
(De Niro narrating) And when they say they're very worried about something you know something is about to happen)
I love how he contemplates his own demise after all the lifes he took....
Robert is seriously one of the best actors of our time. Just his facial expressions alone give me so much emotion through every scene. You can see the hurt in his face as Jimmy gets in the car with them for the last time...
He barely can move his face
dont be late. My man's matthew over here preaching the gospel of truth and in-depth view of humanity within the film. Im not gonna go to into it but I for sure say some of us have a heavy insight into reality and life.
Well-done.
I liked this film when I watched it because I'm a fan of the cast. The theme of time and how events lose relevance over time resonates with me. The final scene where the nurse didn't know Jimmy Hoffa shows that major events will fade from public memory. The mafia was in the public eye from the 70s-90s, but now it's overlooked and even parodied.
I'm a fan of all these guys as well.
However, the lack of Scorsese violence makes this movie...CRAP!
Gotti killed the mob.
@@voicemyopinion7885 lol are you 15 years old or what
@@beanseason6515 ha ha ha!
You know what I'm talking about.
However, I've watched it a few more times.
"Where's the money? Don't tell me. Let me guess! His mother. Her funeral set him back. His mother been dying over over for ten years!"
😅🤣😂
What a great movie this was. On so many levels. Al Pacino was fantastic in this.
Interesting fact. Pacino is digitally deaged in every scene he's in.
He really did. I hate to say "stole" every scene he was in so I will say dominated every scene he was in. Perfect vehicle for him, for all of them at this stage in their brilliant careers
@@AlmostReady504 joe pesci stole the show imo
I've made 38 better movies
@Mike Moore where is Pacino in the film?
I knew this movie was special during the intro the first time I watched it. Scorsese really put a lot to take in during this film. Great storytelling, acting, use of music. This video is an interesting take on the film. Great job.
This is a deep video.
Well beyond the title.
so true - so impressive - "Love of Craft" (re: Matt)
There’s an abundance of good discussions about The Irishman on YT. I come back to them every now and then. This one is my favorite.
wow! thank you!
How tf does this video only have 400 likes? It is probably the best analysis of The Irishman I have ever seen, and I have seen alot. Awesome video!
I agree. This is an excellent video. Very well made, great editing and amazing commentary.
You did a great job addressing the psychological decision patterns that led to so many spiritual consequences secretly woven in this film. You get it.
So glad somebody finally put together the deeper meaning in this movie. It was bugging me becuase i couldnt stop watching the movie when everyone else said it was bad.
''What you done or where you came from, can get you in a door even further.''
Good quote.
Every RUclipsr should put this much work into there videos. Watched til the end Loved it, Great work! 😊 i wish there were more videos like these for other movies as well.
Very good analysis. I love Scorsese, I was obsessed with Goodfellas and Casino when I was younger. I struggled with the Irishman, I think mainly due to my lack of understanding the environment of 1950's America and the concept of Teamster unions (as I am British), as well as the extensive runtime of the film, and the de-aging, which sadly I struggled to see past at times.
However, your video has displayed characteristics and motifs in the film which I completely missed, and likely would never have noticed. I did pick up on the damaged relationship between, Frank and his Daughter immediately though. Thank you. Look forward to the next one.
Well said
It's a crime this channel hasn't completely blown up by now, your videos are great, well thought out and well made
sir or ma'am you made my night
@@MATTDALOR1AN sir Haha no problem man
Matthew: your synopsis regarding the film, Kill The Irishman, was extremely clear and rather concise. I am here because of serendipity. However: I really wanted you know how effective your work is. It seems as though you have labored to produce. Keep up the good work.
Correction: The Irishman.
Excellent, I keep coming back to this vid on RUclips as "the irishman", taxi driver" and "the departed" are my 3 favourite scorsese films, and I love the Christian themes woven into them, exposing the duality of man, and you nailed this one on the head, your editing was seemles and you really understand what I think alot of people missed about this film, 5 stars man 👍 x
MAN thank you for this... i tried so hard to make this all make sense... i smoke too much i guess
It's refreshing to see people going into Catholicism honestly every once in a while, great analysis of the movie as well ! loved the video
Matthew just killed/kills it - spend a lot of time on this - musta screened
it at LEAST 20 times before his review. It takes about 20, 20 screenings before
a movie/script will literally, quite literally. "Break down before you very eyes."
I'm quoting the late, great Master on this: Frantisek Daniel, greatest developer
of talent who ever lived. Milos Forman's (Prague) mentor, what else do you need to know.
-the late Frank in a league-of-Frank's-own.
5 years old. You did a great job with this! I really respect the work that was done on this movie.
I’m so glad the narrator pointed out that the engine is the heart of any vehicle-- I would be totally confused without this outstanding, educational piece of advice
Pacino’s performance is masterful in this film
So were De Niro's and Pesci's.
Haha gosh I love it when Pacino taps the watch; I find it so funny - yet so matter of fact & direct, in true Hoffa fashion lol @ 05:25.
Jimmy also did not wear a suit for his final meeting, contradicting what he had said in meeting with Pro, who was in shorts.
He trusted Frank that much. He broke his own rules for a man he considered his own brother-- and the guy shot him in the back
Sometimes the strategically right thing to do isn't always the morally right thing to do. Great analysis my friend.
Wow, first time a film analysis blew me away.
You gave scenes one could’ve considered ordinary great meaning. I appreciate seeing beyond the ordinary like this.
Matt, the way you breakdown these movies makes me think you have at least ONE, if not more, scripts ready to publish. I hope to see one of your films soon. Good luck and keep doing what you're doing.
one of the loveliest comments I've received! Thank you plenty!!
Great commentary. Enjoyed it. To think Frank is more evil than any of us would be foolish. To be saved isn't that a man becomes sinless thus saintly or better than another, but rather that the punishment for his evil was already paid for in Christ. It's simple, and never 'too late'.
This was absolutely amazing!!!! Thank you so much!!!!
Good job with the Catholic theology. I am a devout Catholic myself and you have treated Catholicism with very clear and succinct understanding, and have gracefully articulated both the “Dare we Hope” and “Narrow is the Path” viewpoints
God bless! Happy Easter
DeZero name dropping Detroit for the appearance of toughness. As a Detroit Son I object! Go home Bobby, pretend you're tough guy there.
This was an amazing production. Matthew, you should feel very proud. Thank you for your work!
Thank you for your comment, Joseph!
@@MATTDALOR1AN Encore! 👋 🔉
I wanna rewatch this now.
This is an amazing analysis on so many levels. Thank you so much for the religious and historical information relative to De Niro's and Pacino's real life characters. You got a subscription from me, keep it up!
Excellent analysis. Your comment about this being one final love letter send off for Marty, the cast and crew to the cinematic gangster world was well put and so succinct
You know from all the movies I've seen this one truly made me shed a tear.
I’m going to college to study Catholic theology next year and did not expect this analysis. Very interesting indeed.
Great for you, good luck!
I love the cinema series Matt...you have a real talent for picking out details. I also love the nostalgia you imbue in your other video's. Great, great channel. Alien 3(which i also love) collab did it for me, hope to see more from you soon. As to the film i agree with a poster below in that the end of the film was fascinating given the advancing years of all involved in the film but particularly scorsese. Its like this whole long segment is the perfect antithesis of everything that comes before in the film...i paint houses but ultimately "leave the door open". Everything pales into insignificance in the face of "the end". This film will age well i feel...nothing has made me feel so strangely lonely like the end of this great film and the message is powerful indeed. Every one of the old gansters in prison is a murderous tyrant, but yet...we cannot help but empathise.
This video is so well made I watched it 3 times since it was released and is always amazing to watch, thanks for making it
This movie is something special the mcu will never replicate
That was a beautiful interpretation of the film. So very well researched, and masterfully written. It was an absolute privilege, having watched it.
I believe in the book it was mentioned that Bill Bufalino wasn't actually related to Russell but Russell allowed him to say he was. Great video.
One of the best videos I've seen in a while. Its always good to have the things you didn't think about while watching yourself, pointed out afterwards. Scorcese movies are usually like this, symbolism, foreshadowing, inner and deeper meanings. I think it must have inspired David Chase with The Sopranos too.
Well done, Matthew! Very succinct, watchable and it absolutely offered a hell of a lot that I'd missed watching the film the first time. I'm now compelled to go back and have another look at this film. Thanks.
After watching your lathe Departed breakdown I had to watch this one. Straight binge worthy heat. Salute.
those two aren't even my great ones - watch my TERMINATOR 2 and HEAT essays; those are my favorite two!
This will be the last of the great mob movies with the big names in it.
You can really appreciate something when you see the depth of it, thank you
What an amazing video. Really enjoy your analysis of the symbolism in this film. Keep up the great work and your channel will explode!
can’t get over with watching this masterpiece over n over again.
each details amuses me watching every time, n makes me wonder how genuinely directed and performed
Never keep a man waiting
Scary that I knew some of these guys as a kid and had no idea what they were a part of...
It's also weird because my father looks, acts, and talks just like Robert DeNiro
Also
Go Lions!!!
So you knew hoffa or the italians? Or you just pulling plonkers?
That was probably one of the best video essay ı've watched. Great work man!
I love how in the scene where Frank shoots jimmy he’s wearing blue and jimmy is wearing red signifying the duality between them
This may go unnoticed but i don't care it has to be said this is the first video i seen of your work and it was amazing i was invested like i was rewatching the movie over again you did great my dude congrats
Great as always, have a wonderful Christmas!
Mathew. Great analysis. Brilliant. I lived the life. Hell is a waiting room to reflect anticipating judgment. A narrow hallway with simple wooden benches, contemplating the judgement of ones darkest secrets. That’s hell if one does not acknowledge God, from a soul belief. Unending uncertainty. All he wants “is your heart”
That last line you did was perfect.
*Born too early to experience the era of the Irishman. Born too late to travel to Mars. But born just in time to witness this masterpiece.*
This generation is too stupid to progress in traveling to Mars. We're regressing. Instead of exploring space we're trying to nail down race relations
Excellent. I've thoroughly enjoyed this video, especially your commentary on the topic of salvation. I've always found religion extremely interesting, and this was just great to watch. This movie is a classic.
I was one of a thousand working stiffs, until I joined the mob at 57.
Feel like I learned more about my faith through this video essay than I sometimes do at church 😅
Jimmy's not wearing a suit in his last meeting is eye opening! I don't know how I missed it!
This was an excellent combing of this great movie, thanks
Thank you that was an exelent punditory,i enjoy so much.
I also think the door being left open at the end of the film has another meaning. Frank is the last surviving member of the mob (the officers who question him about Hoffa’s death even say this). So, to me, leaving the door slightly open is symbolic of that living chapter of history coming to a close and fading to obscurity.
How is leaving the door open symbolic of closing the door...
@@jjmarcos cos it will close soon?
I enjoy the open door as a metaphor for Frank's ongoing (possibly delusional) hope that his daughter will accept him and reconcile.
What a fantastic breakdown! Listening to this, I realized, I never really understood the movie! I love this movie, but I appreciate it so much more now! Great movie, great breakdown! Definitely subscribing!
I must be the only person who liked The Irishman. I think it’s one of them films that will be admired more with time. Goodfellas was like that.
Your insightful commentary is awesome. We’ll done.
This was really, really well done.
Your videos on Scorsese’s are amazing , love this video and the departed one as well 💯
It’s never too late. Always no that. No matter who you are or what you’ve done. It’s never too late.
This was a great video; I've watched the movie but missed so many things... thanks for putting out this well thought review!
This video was excellent thanks for this
This was an unexpectedly beautiful summation of your theories and I strongly agree, though i haven't seen the film yet. This religious fervor plays a big role in many many mafia and crime movies and character arcs as helping explain the human condition and the speak to those who use faith as a tool in life. From all I've learned of those syndicates, it plays a pivotal role in the allegiance to some extent and it's universal that criminals ponder on morality and religion, right from wrong. The highest tier gangsters have some warped moral compass that explains away immoral actions as we see across time. Raised catholic, I strongly agree with your analysis of the symbolitry. I for one, think there is a quite obvious propoganda to Christianity across all Scorcese films, sometimes overly so, sometimes rrepresentative.
I love that he totally looses his accent to sound new York
Made sure to hit the like button.. I’m subscribed as well. Surprisingly, you’re right. All to often I’ll watch someone’s content for weeks/months, only to realize I never subscribed. Great video as usual 👏👍🏽
Great movie blown away by Pescis perfomance.
This is a very thoughtful and well constructed analysis of the movie. You managed to add something meaningful to a very well made movie. Thank you
Crazy how I'm watching these film reviews and getting a Christian Theology discussion at the same time, this kinda fucking rocks honestly
very well done! I get a better understanding of the film and especially the historical additions that made the movie - good job!!
omg i´m glad i´m not katholik anymore well for 40 years now not religious or church
i just talk to God and only God and he gives me everything i need and the right direction
and that´s very important cause i believe we´re living in biblical times right now
well u surprised me here bubm WELL DONE & the end was well thought out u have some wisdom there & that only comes from 1 place. Thank you I wasn't gonna watch the whole vid but ..it compelled me
This man deserves all the likes 👍