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De Niro's *The Alto Knights* Flops Despite Audience Enjoyment
3/27/2025
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- Robert De Niro's latest venture, *The Alto Knights*, directed by Barry Levinson, stumbled at the box office, raking in just $3.2 million during its opening weekend. Critics panned it with a dismal 38% on Rotten Tomatoes, yet audiences found some enjoyment, giving it a 71% rating. The film falters with sluggish pacing and a weak narrative, missing the mark of iconic gangster tales.
