Martin Scorsese reacting to Letterboxd reviews of his movies has left internet viewers in tears.
The GoodFellas director appeared alongside his daughter Francesca Scorsese guessing his own films from chaotic Letterboxd reviews, and it has completely captivated TikTok viewers. Francesca read out reviews for her father to guess which of his films they referred to. The video shared by @francescascorsese has since racked up more than 553,000 likes and almost 4 million views. Newsweek reached out to Francesca Scorsese for comment via TikTok.
Martin Scorsese, born in 1942 in New York City, is one of the most-influential filmmakers of the modern era. He has directed landmark films such as Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, GoodFellas, and The Wolf of Wall Street. His work has earned Academy Awards, Golden Globes, and numerous lifetime achievement honors, securing his place as a defining voice in American cinema.
Letterboxd is a social-media platform dedicated to film lovers, allowing users to log movies, review them, create lists, and follow other cinephiles. It has become a cultural hub for modern film discussion.
The video began with Francesca reading the first review: “Ratatouille would have thrived in this environment.” Martin struggled at first, asking for another hint, though Francesca pushed him to commit. He eventually guessed correctly—GoodFellas, the 1990 mob classic.
The second review she read was: “My alternate title. White People Ruin Everything. The movie.” This time, Martin answered instantly: Killers of the Flower Moon.
This film, released in 2023, is Scorsese’s historical crime epic about the Osage murders of the 1920s. The film follows a series of killings targeting wealthy Osage Nation members after oil is discovered on their land, exploring themes of exploitation, violence, and systemic betrayal.
Francesca then shared another comedic review of the same film: “Nothing could have prepared me for Leo’s teeth in this one.” Martin laughed. “He has bad teeth. And I tell you, the dentist was the barber.”
Next, she read: “Pro lobotomy propaganda, tbh [to be honest].” Martin guessed correctly again: Shutter Island.
The 2010 psychological thriller follows a U.S. Marshal investigating a missing patient on an isolated psychiatric facility.
“I wouldn’t go so far to say pro lobotomy. It’s a guy. You have to see the whole film,” Martin added.
The next review read: “In the end, we’re all rats with cellphones.” Martin quickly identified it as The Departed.
The 2006 Boston-set crime drama centers on an undercover cop inside a mob organization and a mole within the police department, creating a tense double-cat-and-mouse story about identity, loyalty, and corruption.
Then came a tricky one. Francesca read: “I hope Martin Scorsese never finds out about Stan Twitter.”
“I don’t know what Stan Twitter is, sorry,” Martin said. The answer was The King of Comedy. Released in 1982, the dark satire stars Robert De Niro as a desperate aspiring comedian who kidnaps a talk-show host in a misguided attempt at fame.
Stan Twitter refers to subcommunities on Twitter, now known as X, where intense fan groups gather, often building shared language, memes, and hyper-focused commentary around celebrities or media figures. These communities can develop strong emotional investment, sometimes bordering on obsession, and shape online culture through in-jokes and rapid-fire discourse.
Next came: “Chat, do I need therapy for being so attracted to De Niro in this?” To Francesca’s shock, Martin immediately guessed Cape Fear. The 1991 thriller follows a convicted rapist who seeks revenge on the lawyer he believes wronged him, with De Niro portraying the menacing Max Cady in one of his most-unsettling roles.
Finally, Francesca read: “Martin Scorsese made this one for the girls. And I’m so glad he did!” He guessed The Age of Innocence. The 1993 period drama, based on Edith Wharton’s novel, follows a well-to-do lawyer torn between duty and desire in 1870s New York society. The film is known for its lush visuals, emotional restraint, and exploration of social expectations.
“It’s not for girls; it’s for everyone,” Martin said.
The TikTok clip ended with an invitation for viewers to learn more about the acclaimed director through his new five-part Apple TV+ docuseries Mr. Scorsese.
TikTok users were quick to flood the comments.
“I JUST LOOKED UP CAPE FEAR DE NIRO AND OH MY GOD I GET IT GIRLIES. The man was hottt in that movie,” wrote Charlie Hilton.
“Age of innocence is absolutely for the girls!!” said another viewer.
“Getting cape fear from that review is crazy,” added a third user.
“He knows we all feel weird about being so attracted to cape fear DeNiro,” someone else posted.
“Omg [oh my God] the age of innocence review is mine I’m so honored,” commented Persia.
“Award Winning director and TikTok star Martin Scorsese,” another commenter added.
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