Critics have to make money so they put their spin on anything. Too often the media (and the fans) have this god-like image of their stars and they want to hold them to standards that are almost impossible to meet. Consider any aging actor; the range of meaty roles shrinks quite quickly as they reach senior status.

Why can't we say that DeNiro likes to act. So what comes along he takes. He has fun and makes money. He is one of the top ten actors of the last 30 years. He can do what he wants, when he wants and doesn't have to answer to anyone.