Overview

• The film, based on real-life mob bosses Vito Genovese and Frank Costello, explores their power struggle and the 1951 Senate hearings on organized crime.
• Robert De Niro takes on dual roles, portraying both Genovese and Costello, marking a career first for the 80-year-old actor.
• Critics have described the film as underwhelming, citing excessive dialogue, sluggish pacing, and a lack of fresh perspective in the gangster genre.
• Directed by Barry Levinson and written by Nicholas Pileggi, the film aims for historical authenticity but struggles to engage audiences effectively.
• Some reviewers suggest that the complex narrative and characters would have been better suited for a limited series format.