Robert De Niro's Dual Roles in 'The Alto Knights' Criticized as Gimmicky and Distracting

Barry Levinson's latest gangster film, set to release March 21, 2025, faces negative reviews for its execution and lack of depth despite a strong supporting performance from Kathrine Narducci.

Robert De Niro stars as both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, two real-life mob bosses whose rivalry defined the 1950s Mafia landscape in New York City.
Critics have widely panned the film, calling De Niro's dual role a distracting gimmick that fails to distinguish the two characters effectively.
The screenplay, written by Nicholas Pileggi of 'Goodfellas' fame, and Barry Levinson's direction have been criticized for poor pacing, disjointed editing, and lack of emotional depth.
Kathrine Narducci's portrayal of Anna Genovese, a nightclub owner who testified against her husband in court, has been praised as a standout performance in an otherwise underwhelming cast.
The film dramatizes historical Mafia events like the 1957 attempted assassination of Costello and the Apalachin Meeting but fails to deliver compelling or cohesive storytelling.