I've never been a Scorsese fan but I wanted to watch this one for its de-aging technology approach and the buzz, it did catch my eye with the trailer. However, this 209 minute is an absolute chore to sit through, an exercise in in self-indulgence and patience testing. Whilst the performances are all fine, it's embarrassing watching a facially de-aged Robert DeNiro move like an old man when he beats up a guy, the cringe is real.

Even my mates, die hard Scorsese fans, found this an absolute trek to sit through and I felt the same. An afternoon wasted watching this. Shame it'll probably sweep the Oscars.