

However, Robert De Niro undoubtedly gives a decent performance in the main role and almost equally so does Joe Pesci as Joey. First off, I can't not mention that a lot of the dialogue seemed rather mumbled or otherwise spoken somewhat quickly and quietly, which while it may have a certain authenticity to it, I did find it a little hard to follow everything said at times, which is never ideal for me, as a viewer. First off, I can't not mention that a lot of the dialogue seemed rather mumbled or otherwise I hadn't realised this film is in black and white throughout - that and the widescreen format gives it the look and somewhat feel of a much earlier 20th century film (given it was released in 1980). I hadn't realised this film is in black and white throughout - that and the widescreen format gives it the look and somewhat feel of a much earlier 20th century film (given it was released in 1980).
