Hoffa (1992)

Hoffa is not the disaster many film critics made it out to be in 1992. It's a movie made in earnest from it's director, Danny DeVito. DeVito explores the life and disappearance of Jimmy Hoffa with fascination and plenty of style. He makes Jimmy Hoffa come back to life, and convincingly so by an incredible turn by the great Jack Nicholson. Arguably, one of the great roles of his career. His most underrated by far. Hoffa is portrayed here as a true leader and a working-man's hero. A man who fought endlessly for the Teamsters. Despite his criminal activity, DeVito and screenwriter David Mamet convey how Hoffa's passion for his people made him beloved by all that knew him. The ending proves to be controversial, as DeVito dares to take a guess as to how Hoffa disappeared. Whether it's portrayed as a metaphor, or simply just a matter-of-fact assassination attempt, it's interesting, if anything, to see this take on one of America's greatest mysteries. Hoffa is no masterpiece, but it's pretty good for what it is.