yeah most of these movies were good, but the majority of them were from very early in his career. I think the point was, if you look at the 70s, 80s, and early 90s... you have easily one of the most respected actors in Hollywood. Look at the 2000s, though? You get... New Year's Eve, Meet the Fockers, Little Fockers, Killer Elite, Analyze That, Shark Tale, and a whole bunch of crappy low-budget movies most people have never heard of. Considering his stature, it's odd that he would consider such roles. He's made 7 movies just since 2003 that are rated under 10% at RottenTomatoes. The only thing he's done recently that was any good was Silver Linings Playbook.
To put my last comment in perspective a bit. Many actors and directors go their entire careers without ever making a film so badly reviewed that it's under 10% at RottenTomatoes. DeNiro, on the other hand, has made seven in just the last 10 years.
Unbelievable that Heat doesn't show up on either this or the Al Pacino quiz. Seeing those two together on the screen (in something other than the Godfather) is fantastic. "Never have anything in your life that you can't walk out on in thirty seconds flat, if you spot the heat coming around the corner." There are more memorable quotes from that film, but none that would probably pass the censor.
DeNiro played a young version of Michael's father in Godfather II, but they didn't appear together on screen. Totally agree about "Heat", however, it was great seeing them play off each other. Great film!
The movie I miss is The King of Comedy, but you can never satisfy everyone with such a quiz. I like the fact that "A Bronx Tale" is there, it's a great mafia-themed movie for people who don't like mafia movies (and also those who do).
Two of my favourite de Niro films: Ronin and A Bronx Tale are here. My three favourite de Niro films that are missing: Heat, Angel Heart and The King of Comedy.
Come on Bobby
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aZ5ArAKcPEI