Bang the Drum Slowly (1973)

This is not the movie it thinks it is. While it's supposed to about de Niro's character, the star of the film is very clearly Michael Moriarty and his character, scheming and working to make things go smoothly for his friend. It also isn't quite as touching as it thinks it is. It's too scattered and confused to tell the intimate story it's attempting. It's not a BAD movie, it just overreached. 3 stars.