My initial thought about this movie (prior to watching it) was mixed. A great director and a classic cast of actors- but, the actors are past their prime for this kind of movie. I imagined them having to take frequent breaks to urinate, during dangerous conflicts and action sequences, given the combined size of their prostates. And, how can one accept the genuine nature of men who are supposed to be tough when they are 70-80s years of age?

I guess De Niro probably affected my opinion with his proclamation of wanting to punch POTUS in the face. It's hysterical to think that he believes he is a tough and rugged man given his age when even true tough and rugged men tend to calm down (because they have nothing to prove) - his offstage behavior betrays his on screen perception. He has type casted himself, sorry to say that given the true artistic contribution he has provided to the film industry and film fans over his lifetime. He is now just an angry old man who hasn't developed maturely.

I will give it another try, maybe I can get past my preconditioned perception and view it from an empty and accepting perception.

I do have to add, I don't know why actors and musicians do that to themselves. It's like they have decided at some point that what they create will be best if it's spirit and nature will be identical to each creation from that point on. So, they create the same work of art over and again.

But, this may be good because it opens the door to new talent- God knows we need new talent these days.