Honestly didn't think the story and the characters were gripping enough for a 3 hour flick. If you're gonna watch, be prepared for lots of resting shots on Deniro's dull stone cold face, the severe over usage of the phrase "cocksuckers" and certain people getting "whacked" because one guy has a problem with another individual. That's really all this movie has to offer, it's certainly not reinventing the wheel when it comes to gangster flicks by any means. Not sure why this is getting a bunch of praise, pretty average if you ask me.