Apple, there is a chance it will succeed, but then are needed
A. the right actors (De Niro, no hamilton)
B. a FFC with guts
Like before making Part I, paramount said "no Pacino, no Brando". FFC: "F**K you, I want them both"
And wasn't that a good move?

So if he's
willing to make a
good movie (and I'm convinced he can), and not a I-need-money-now - movie (GFIII), then it can be good.
Why don't he let Sofia assist him. I mean, she's a far better director than she's an actor.
As for the second quote, that isn't mine.