Gangs of New York (2002)

Posted : 2 years, 2 months ago at Aug 28 11:08

It's 1863. As the American Civil War rages in the South, violent race wars in New York's notorious Five Points slums threaten to tear the city apart. The American-born Nativists, led by the ruthless Bill "The Butcher" Cutter Daniel Day-Lewis, control the points through bloody gang wars. They despise the "invading" immigrants, especially the Irish-Catholics. When Bill dispatches their "Priest" Vallon Liam Neeson, Vallon's son, Amsterdam Leonardo DiCaprio, swears vengeance against the Butcher. He grows up to become Bill's trusted right hand man, if only to make revenge all the sweeter. With so much to say and so little space, let me "cut" to the chase and say Gangs of New York is an absolutely epic film. A stellar cast, a magnificently recreated set, jaw-dropping cinematography, detailed cos...Read more

Rating : 9/10

Posted : 2 years, 9 months ago at Feb 11 7:44

This main reason I didn't love this film was the DeCaprio voiceover. He'd explain, colour and feather every detail about life in New York but I couldn't care less. I just wanted him to be mute by the end.

However, DeCaprio was a decent addition to the cast. I'm not jumping onto the hate wagon. Blade Runner did better without the voiceover, Scorsey could do wonders if he scrapped it in here.

It's an enjoyable film, with a glorious cast but it just seemed like a weak attempt at showing off the early days of America.

Rating : 5/10

Posted : 2 years, 10 months ago at Jan 20 15:04

I love this movie, it would be 10/10 if Lenny D wasn't in it.

Rating : 9/10