Agreed. Deniro has made 3 good movies in the last 10 years (Heat, Ronin and Meet The Parents). He is killing his legacy.

I love King of Comedy, it is truly, painfully creepy. Thanks Richard - he may rally, he may Brando

I didn't enjoy any of the three films you mentioned, Matt. I can't think of a decent DeNiro film since about A Bronx Tale, to be honest with you. Those Analyze This/That/The Other films are painful, and I simply can't believe he's going in for that Sixth Sense, Part VIII with the little girl thing that's currently in the theaters.

I'll be the first to agree that DeNiro has become a hack, and that Casino is retread of Goodfellas -- but "garbage" is really exaggerating. It's full of Scorsese cliches, and Joe Pesci basically repeats his role from the previous film. But it does have a great performance by Sharon Stone, and it's one of those looooong movies that I really don't mind watching again. Can you pass it up when you're channel-surfing? I can't.

I saw "Meet The Fockers" for free, thankfully, and even there his performance seemed more like collecting a paychaeck to show up breathing than a role for him.

Shame, he needs another great film.

I agree with you regarding Casino, Rodney, though it pales in comparison to Goodfellas, which is perhaps the perfect gangster film.

Bronx Tale was good. Casino was okay. His comedies have been mediocre.

But he's hardly washed up...

I think his acting in meet the parents (the first one only), is on par with anything he's done in his career (including king of comedy, and raging bull). The only thng is he didnt get as much screen time in Meet the parents.


In any case, it is true that he has made many bad decisions in recent years.

YA.. actaully. It's horrible that we're saying he's washed up. His acting is always good, and he tried to take some interesting roles (even if they were chancey).

The problem is that he worked with some fairly mediocre directors in recent years.

His acting is not always good. The problem is that he's coasting through lousy parts in lousy movies that pay well.

De Niro's portrayal of "Johnny Boy" in Mean Streets is often overlooked, as is the movie. Rupert Pupkin rules !!

I think DeNiro's feeling his age and wants to cash in while he still can with mainstream projects. DeNiro's really an artsy guy and has sponsored indie film on his own time, but I think he realizes the sad reality that art is dead in Hollywood and that major-studio pictures are all stupid, escapist, formula pieces these days.

He's gotten critical acclaim and artistic merit out of his work with Scorsese, and I'm sure they'll still work together in the future. Marty seems to have shifted his focus somewhat to chase that Oscar too, with The Aviator.

DeNiro will always go down as one of the all-time greats for playing the lonely, psychotic, passionate outsider.

He kept his integrity and self-awareness as an actor longer than Pacino did, but it happens to every great actor as they age. If it happened to Brando, it could happen to Bobby D too.

That is all.

With all considered how many actors are in work, He's good at what he does, let see if any you out there will be doing what you love whilst your in your 60s, nothing wrong with the adds' either, I asume he doesn't need the money , I think to Mr Deniro it is more of a passion.

Good on you Robert for bringing us solid interesting entertainment for years, and so what if you don't get it right' all the time who does, I love your craft always xx

I think people need to back off . no bodys a better gangster . It looks like he is tryin to have some fun with diffrent roles . Im Stand buy him any day
has any body seen meet the fauckers its halariuos

There's a theory that De Niro stopped being so choosy about roles to generate cash for his TriBeCa production house/restaurant in Noo Yawk.
I stiil love you, Bobby.

Listen, y'all. Bobby D is a man. He's just a man. He's given me and many more some great entertainment in our lifetimes, but his sense of self is visceral - He doesn't need us to tell him he's good. It's quite the opposite. He's good because his recognition comes from within himself.
I think it's why he doesn't like to give interviews. He doesn't want to let the whole world in because he knows who he is, and it's enough for him.
As a youngster, he had a passion, and he
went for it. He doesn't owe anyone the legacy
of which you speak, although he's given us
one, as is.
And the ads ! C'mon ! American Express has done a lot for the "Tribeca Film Festival" !
Who wouldn't want to do an ad for a company willing to help indie films, films in general, and downtown Manhattan, all at the same time.
Jeez, the guy probably loves Manhattan. It's where he grew up !
Don't talk down about DeNiro. "This is not
good ( - to talk down about DeNiro, that is ).
This is not good." "You talkin' to him ?
You talkin' to him, . . . or at 'em" ?
Also, look at the bigger picture. The guy
has a friends and family, and he has entrepreneurial interests. It's not all about us ! He's a man ! Leave 'em the fuck alone. --
But, still, buy or rent "Deer Hunter,"
"Taxi Driver," "Brazil," "Awakenings,"
"Raging Bull," "Analyze This," "A Bronx Tale," and "The Score." . . .
Finally, I think he's still got a few classics yet to do.
In the meantime, why don't y'all give the guy back a little, . . . and see at least two
movies at the "Tribeca Film Festival" every year.
No one's happy unless someone ( keeps )
( proves ) ( proving ) himself a genius, and
great artist, for OUR sake.
Washed up ? Take a look around, if you think DeNiro hasn't already contributed more than his share. Then follow that example, via
your own venue.

Alright. I got a little carried away, but,
well, you could always, uh . . .
"analyse this."

Bob, thanks for the film festival, and
the neighborhood, actually. Keep up the good work. We appreciate it !

-- Richie Canarsie [Personal contact info deleted]
-- P.S. It's not necessary, but, if at all possible, please keep in mind that I'd like
to extend my services in a year-round job, helping out to "ready up" the film festival,
for, let's say $50,000.00 a year. I enjoy weekends off, but I'd be willing to talk it through. Of course, during the festival, I wouldn't take weekends off.