Overview

• Robert De Niro plays both Frank Costello and Vito Genovese, a decision widely criticized as a distracting gimmick that undermines the film's dramatic weight.
• The film explores the rivalry between Costello and Genovese, culminating in a failed assassination attempt and the infamous 1957 Apalachin Mafia meeting.
• Critics highlight the screenplay by Nicholas Pileggi, known for 'Goodfellas,' as failing to deliver the depth and energy expected from a Mafia epic.
• Heavy use of archival footage and narration detracts from the storytelling, with choppy editing and a lack of emotional engagement noted by reviewers.
• Kathrine Narducci's performance as Anna Genovese is praised, though her character's limited screen time leaves critics wanting more.