“Why ‘The Irishman’ Has One of the Best Acting Ensembles of 2019” —Backstage

“Aside from the main trio, this film is stuffed with one of the best—and flashiest—ensembles of the year. Harvey Keitel, Ray Romano, and Bobby Cannavale round out a who’s-who of New York acting vets; Stephanie Kurtzuba makes a case for being the go-to mobster wife from here to eternity; and Sebastian Maniscalco makes one for casting more standups as scene-stealers. For their limited screen time, both Jesse Plemons and Anna Paquin could offer college credit for their lessons in how to sell a gesture or a look.”