The recent crime film "The Alto Knights" highlights the decline of the Mafia film genre, as its veteran stars like Robert De Niro age into their 80s, contributing to a loss of vibrancy. While classics such as "The Godfather" thrived, contemporary films struggle to connect, with fans often rewatching beloved hits instead. "Knights" is expected to perform poorly, earning only $3 million. The prevalence of clichés and reliance on technological tricks like CGI to de-age actors indicates a worrisome trend, as audiences reminisce about past brilliance rather than embracing new storytelling advancements.
It seems that with the best stars and directors of the Mafia genre now in their 80s, the essence and vigor of previous Mafia films have been lost.
The new film 'The Alto Knights,' featuring Robert De Niro, is projected to bomb with a nothing $3 million this weekend, contrasting sharply with past classics.
Today's gangster films often feel like a greatest hits collection of clichés, lacking the genuine storytelling prowess once commanded by the genre’s giants.
To bridge the gap of aging stars like De Niro, the industry is resorting to CGI, signifying a troubling trend in the Mafia film genre.
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