Maybe ruined is a bit harsh, but he kills the rewatchability of this movie for me. He overacts and is way too intense and not in a good way. I feel like this movie could've been on par or much closer in quality to Goodfellas if he was replaced by a more natural actor like Ed Norton or even Ethan Hawke would've been more suitable for this role. Anything but DiCaprio with his overacting and ham-fisted facial expressions. And his accent was all over the place.
shareThe casting all around was mostly poor. Nicholson and DiCaprio overacted. Walhberg’s was over the top. I never liked Matt Damon as an actor.
I thought Martin Sheen was the best actor in the film.
The casting was awesome except DiCaprio. Nicholson was playing a larger than life villain, so his brand of over the top was fitting. Plus his charisma goes a long way. DiCaprio, not so much.
shareSheen and the girl are excellent. Damon is fine. The rest overacted.
shareI agree with your assessment.
shareNo damn way he is the best thing about the film.
shareI thought he nailed it. Really proved he's more than a pretty face.
shareI Disagree This my favorite scorsese film and well deserved BP Winner
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