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Gangs of New York

2002
Drama
Crime
2h 47m
Having seen his father killed in a major gang fight in New York, young Amsterdam Vallon is spirited away for his own safety. Some years later, he returns to the scene of his father's death, the notorious Five Points district in New York. It's 1863 and lower Manhattan is run by gangs, the most powerful of which is the Natives, headed by Bill "The Butcher" Cutting. He believes that America should belong to native-born Americans and opposes the waves of immigrants, mostly Irish, entering the city. (imdb)
Directed by:
Martin Scorsese Martin Scorsese
Written by:
Kenneth Lonergan Kenneth Lonergan Jay Cocks Steven Zaillian Steven Zaillian
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Starring:
Cara Seymour Cara Seymour Daniel Day-Lewis Daniel Day-Lewis Henry Thomas Henry Thomas John C. Reilly John C. Reilly Cameron Diaz Cameron Diaz Jim Broadbent Jim Broadbent Leonardo DiCaprio Leonardo DiCaprio Brendan Gleeson Brendan Gleeson Liam Neeson Liam Neeson Eddie Marsan Eddie Marsan Barbara Bouchet Barbara Bouchet Stephen Graham Stephen Graham
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Genres:
Drama, Crime, Action, History
Countries:
Germany, Italy, Netherlands, UK, USA
Languages:
English, Latin, Chinese, Irish Gaelic
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Gangs of New York

2002
Drama
Crime
2h 47m
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pickpocketPickpocket
Rated 04 Apr 2008
8
82nd
Some of the best costumes and set design ever put on film. DDL is fantastic and steals every scene. Only Brendan Gleeson can keep up with him. It's too long and Diaz should not be in this movie but it's still a kickass movie that I would recommend.
Rated 04 Apr 2008
djrossdjross
Rated 21 May 2009
55
53rd
Re-watching this in 2021, it's hard to recall why I liked it so much the first time: everything is just a little bit ridiculous and the script and plot barely suffice. Day-Lewis works hard as always, but the material was not really possible to take seriously, and all the build-up leads to not very much. OK so the opening narration raises the possibility that an element of fiction or dream is involved, but still... Really, what was I thinking?
Rated 21 May 2009
eveeluneveelun
Rated 14 Aug 2007
72
48th
A difficult film to evaluate because there are things that I love about it, including the incredible sets and costumes, a great opening sequence, some fine characters (Gleeson's Monk and Reilly's cop) and, in particular, Day-Lewis's spectacular performance. Then again, Leo is blah, Diaz is miscast and awful, the story has a number of characters (including Diaz and "Johnny") who should have been cut or reduced, and the movie's pacing and coherence are lost in the last hour.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
luna6ixLuna6ix
Rated 17 May 2008
89
96th
An era of history and place that together are untouched by Hollywood, which makes it a very interesting watch, not Scorsese's best, but stacks up well against the vast majority of other movies to come out post-2000. I was only really diappointed with Diaz and Dicaprio, but that's not too much to ruin everything else.
Rated 17 May 2008
doctor7doctor7
Rated 27 Feb 2007
72
55th
Daniel Day-Lewis is absolutely amazing and makes this film worth watching. I don't think anyone else gave anything less than a good performance but when you've got Day-Lewis absolutely overshadowing everyone else it really makes everyone else look worse.
Rated 27 Feb 2007
martintellerMartinTeller
Rated 15 Dec 2006
69
33rd
I liked the recreation of the period and the characters are reasonably interesting, but the acting is horrible and the film drags. A goofy accent does not make a great performance.
Rated 15 Dec 2006
sockmanSockman
Rated 26 Apr 2008
56
37th
A disappointing picture by Scorsese, although his direction is certainly not the root of the problems here. They are, namely: poor narration, Cameron Diaz's "acting", and an over-long running time. But for these faults, so much was done right: Daniel Day-Lewis is fantastic, and the set design is excellent for a period piece.
Rated 26 Apr 2008
brenbren
Rated 16 Jun 2008
71
41st
Far too long. Far too long. Far too long! Daniel Day-Lewis was awesome though.
Rated 16 Jun 2008
johnshaftjohnshaft
Rated 04 Jul 2009
76
59th
DANIEL-Day Lewis is fantastic, but the movie is only decent.
Rated 04 Jul 2009
teknicolorteknicolor
Rated 14 Aug 2007
94
96th
Despite the DiCaprio and Diaz, I loved this movie. Day-Lewis, Reilly, and Gleeson were shining in this film, and along with the awesome costuming and sets, make this movie one I'd willingly watch over and over.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
rufamRufam
Rated 26 Jul 2010
65
42nd
One of Scorsese's biggest weaknesses as a filmmaker is more evident than ever in "Gangs of New York" -he pays more attention to craft than characters and emotions. The streets in "Gangs" are beautifully filmed but you 'll find yourself only mildly interested in what's going on in them. It's still an impressive piece of filmmaking, but it's cold and it leaves us out. It's an impressive demonstration of craftsmanship, but lacks warmth and immediacy.
Rated 26 Jul 2010
joojooJooJoo
Rated 03 Sep 2009
6
95th
Daniel Day-Lewis continues to prove that he's just so much more talented then basically everyone. It's hard to believe such a silly opening gives way to this amazing movie - ditto on the imaginative historical recreation from Scorsese. This movie is just full of surprises. I didn't even mind Diaz but why is Stephen Graham basically a background character? What a waste.
Rated 03 Sep 2009
thedenizenTheDenizen
Rated 06 Feb 2007
85
91st
Pretty awesome except for Cameron Diaz's pointless character and her frankly laughable attempts at an accent.
Rated 06 Feb 2007
daigoroDaigoro
Rated 22 Jan 2018
4
19th
Daniel Day-Lewis was definitely the highlight of this film. Everything else, meh. Was also way too long.
Rated 22 Jan 2018
recklessmessrecklessmess
Rated 14 Apr 2009
67
44th
Loved the hat.
Rated 14 Apr 2009
kavkav
Rated 12 Jul 2008
59
30th
The definition of needlessly long.
Rated 12 Jul 2008
hellboy76hellboy76
Rated 21 Sep 2010
71
84th
Excellent. Daniel Day Lewis is Creepy, Leo is competent, Diaz is not.
Rated 21 Sep 2010
cclzaCCLZA
Rated 04 Mar 2007
70
51st
The details are very carefuly put together and the acting is on point. Not the best Scorsese.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
imnotlaughinimnotlaughin
Rated 09 May 2013
40
31st
For a plot that could be combed through in less than a minute, this film is insanely long. Unfortunately, the length doesn't owe to anything of merit - rather several drawn out digressions which detract from the overall point. As mere line deliverers, the big actors were fairly successful, but the characters felt less than compelling as real people - perhaps owing more to a flawed script than anything else. For better Day-Lewis or Scorsese see any of their other works. This one misses the mark.
Rated 09 May 2013
bemoanerbemoaner
Rated 08 Jan 2011
92
98th
Scorsese creates a film so resonant that it is both a work of great art and an anthropological document.
Rated 08 Jan 2011
michaelman99MichaelMan99
Rated 04 Feb 2020
76
56th
Flawed and overlong, Gangs of New York is one of Scorsese's weakest films, but it's still enjoyable, mainly for Daniel Day Lewis's great performance.
Rated 04 Feb 2020
riquemiurariquemiura
Rated 14 Aug 2007
100
95th
Um dos grandes filmes de Martin Scorsese, onde junta-se suas maiores qualidades em se explorar universo e personagens a partir de analogias e simbolos.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
hawkinsHawkins
Rated 30 Oct 2022
71
47th
Neither Diaz or DiCaprio could suppress their California drawls for 3 hours. "Oim a foighter, oil kick yer arse from the 10 to the 405 all the way to Burbank where you belong, dude!" Classic father vengeance setup, but I don't think it's clear why Amsterdam actually takes so long to get his revenge beyond 'otherwise there wouldn't be a movie'.
Rated 30 Oct 2022
chow25chow25
Rated 14 Aug 2007
90
90th
Great style, great history. Fantastic imagery. Loved the story, loved the ending. Leo was great, as was Daniel Day-Lewis.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
skenkereSkenkere
Rated 25 Jan 2008
73
64th
Not quite as good as I had expected, although maybe that was owing to the weird style of a lot of the scenes. During the opening scene, I was actually thinking "this is Scorcese? Really?" One thing hat is undisputably great about this movie though is Daniel Day-Lewis. Amazing performance, and its worth seeing the movie for him alone. Also, once you get past some of the superfluous narration, irrelevant love interest and odd stylistic choices, it can still be a really entertaining movie.
Rated 25 Jan 2008
jherman89Jherman89
Rated 14 Aug 2007
85
84th
Daniel Day Lewis steals the show in this visually stunning but, drawn out epic drama
Rated 14 Aug 2007
dullshimmerDullshimmer
Rated 21 Oct 2017
95
81st
This is one of those movies where I feel the setting outshines any of the stars associated with it. This is not saying anything negative about the leads, but the setting of New York City in the 1860s has almost a life of its own. While of course the history isn't quite right, it is also not an area of history that we hear about very often, if ever. The politics and tensions of the day almost overshadow the story, which is the weakest point of the movie but the rest of the movie makes up for it.
Rated 21 Oct 2017
gtown1479gtown1479
Rated 31 Jan 2010
77
60th
Scenery and costumes are pretty cool (cool enough that I am actually mentioning it). The problem though is that I think that is the best part of the movie. DDL is very good with his character (esp the knife throwing exhibition), and is fun to hate. I would almost go as far as to say I could give this move two sep scores for DDL scenes and scenes w/out DDL. I know the female role is needed, but wish it wasn't Cameron Diaz playing it. Some of her stuff could be cut to shorten the film.
Rated 31 Jan 2010
alex_watkinsAlex Watkins
Rated 06 Jan 2008
4
70th
There are weaknesses - Diaz's dead weight, superfluous and flat narration, troublesome pacing and a somewhat forced theme - but the strengths outweigh them, namely the lively and slightly exaggerated period portrayal, which is the backbone of the entire picture. The highlight, of course, is Daniel Day-Lewis's turn as Bill the Butcher, a ruthless, eloquent, and grotesquely charming villain that is one of the most memorable in recent movie history.
Rated 06 Jan 2008
chimpCHIMP
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
36th
A disappointing effort from Scorcese, visually interesting but barely coherent and uncompelling as a story. Daniel Day-Lewis, Brendan Gleeson and John C. Reilly act their miscast younger counterparts (Leonardo DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz) off the screen. At least DiCaprio proved himself worthy of a lead in a Scorcese film in "The Aviator".
Rated 14 Aug 2007
paxtonPaxton
Rated 12 Apr 2012
68
55th
Cameron Diaz. I know she's good for something, but I do not know what it is.
Rated 12 Apr 2012
dst7175dst7175
Rated 24 Jun 2008
96
99th
Daniel day Lewis was awesome.
Rated 24 Jun 2008
slantmagSlantMag
Rated 17 Oct 2010
40
97th
"Never before has Scorsese been so willing to let his naked enthusiasm--his love not only for the history within the film and its characters but also the purity of cinema--reveal itself in all of its unabashed glory." - Chuck Rudolph
Rated 17 Oct 2010
thedicemanTheDiceman
Rated 25 Feb 2007
75
89th
Great film.
Rated 25 Feb 2007
bunyasBunyas
Rated 27 Feb 2007
72
66th
An average film by Martin Scorsese!
Rated 27 Feb 2007
vandelay1Vandelay1
Rated 08 Dec 2011
70
76th
Good movie
Rated 08 Dec 2011
nrooNroo
Rated 07 Feb 2011
68
36th
The slo-mo fight scene at the beginning was the worst thing Scorsese's ever done...
Rated 07 Feb 2011
pewbengpewbeng
Rated 03 Dec 2009
90
91st
Scorcese Lewis. BOOM GOES THE DYNAMITE! Costumes are awesome, Cameron Diaz is not.
Rated 03 Dec 2009
nbd_rabNBD Rab
Rated 09 Mar 2013
65
25th
I like the premise a lot more than the execution. The plot is just all over the place and badly needs pruning. Day-Lewis is easily its highest point, showing shades of the brilliance he would achieve in There Will Be Blood.
Rated 09 Mar 2013
bmuniseBmunise
Rated 09 Jul 2010
93
54th
It's a mess, but the photography is excellent, period design superb, and acting from Daniel Day-Lewis, Brendan Gleeson, and Liam Neeson fantastic. Scorsese was still figuring out how to use DiCaprio and Cameron Diaz is... well, she's just not very good at acting. John C Rielly was a pleasant surprise, as was Stephen Graham. Ultimately, I expect more from a film that opens with "Directed by Martin Scorsese".
Rated 09 Jul 2010
sanghelixSangheliX
Rated 19 Oct 2016
50
30th
moronmoron
Rated 12 Apr 2009
80
70th
not scorseses best but impressive
Rated 12 Apr 2009
optimusmikeOptimus_mike
Rated 02 Dec 2008
80
71st
Very long winded but still very well made and had some incredible performances in it.
Rated 02 Dec 2008
abunchofcatsABUNCHOFCATS
Rated 27 Apr 2009
82
59th
An epic but flawed film with another standout performance from Day-Lewis.
Rated 27 Apr 2009
tjbarbourtjbarbour
Rated 24 Aug 2009
85
56th
Great action and compelling story with extreme characters. An overall evil vibe with plenty of violence and gore. Quality flick.
Rated 24 Aug 2009
rottentomatoRottenTomato
Rated 17 May 2011
75
48th
Though flawed, the sprawling, messy Gangs of New York is redeemed by impressive production design and Day-Lewis's electrifying performance.
Rated 17 May 2011
ssameer22ssameer22
Rated 17 Oct 2007
70
0th
filled with violence and i dont know whether thts got anythin to do with american revolution or anything i'm bad at history...everyone was good especially the "butcher" the story depicted the age old vendata thing...
Rated 17 Oct 2007
ubermenschubermensch
Rated 12 May 2008
85
48th
scorsese deserves fame.
Rated 12 May 2008
mystericemysterice
Rated 14 Aug 2007
50
45th
Long and drawn out period piece but fairly worth watching if you have the time.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
eatbeanseatbeans
Rated 13 Jul 2022
7
61st
A pretty looking tough guy movie, set around the civil war
Rated 13 Jul 2022
gijinGiJin
Rated 20 Mar 2008
89
80th
I loved this movie. reminds me of some of the local history from my part of the country.
Rated 20 Mar 2008
actionbergActionberg
Rated 04 Mar 2007
60
28th
Upon my last viewing, I decided this film was occasionally corny. Daniel Day-Lewis really puts on a great performance.
Rated 04 Mar 2007
docbenwaydocbenway
Rated 05 May 2012
65
35th
DDL and attire are exceptional. Flag draped speech. Very wet and greasy
Rated 05 May 2012
exmaneXman
Rated 16 Feb 2007
86
74th
Daniel Day performance
Rated 16 Feb 2007
peyrinpeyrin
Rated 04 Aug 2019
65
42nd
I dig the style, and it's pretty tolerable to watch for 3 hours compared to all the other overly long Scorsese pics
Rated 04 Aug 2019
matthew_parkinsonMatthew Parkinson
Rated 03 Dec 2012
65
69th
Gangs of New York is a movie that looks beautiful, has a few moments of brilliance, and has one tremendous performance, but also drags on and contains a pointless love interest that hurts it. It ultimately does overcome its flaws, thanks to how beautiful it looks and how it makes you feel like you're back in the 1880s, but if you're in the mood for a short dose of adrenaline, this isn't the film for you. It's a slow burn that's worth it only for the patient among you.
Rated 03 Dec 2012
eduardozeroEduardo_Zero
Rated 07 Apr 2022
80
72nd
Não chega a ser marcante, mas também não é de se jogar fora. Daniel e Leo fazem bem feito, mas não o suficiente para segurar quase três horas. È cansativo.
Rated 07 Apr 2022
fuxoftfuxoft
Rated 05 May 2007
65
43rd
Well, why not... But why yes?
Rated 05 May 2007
northsiderNorthSider
Rated 03 Jun 2008
85
81st
Perhaps in an attempt to broaden its horizons, Scorsese seems to let this film drift at times; ultimately leading to what certainly feels like a overly drawn-out plot. However, despite its short-fallings and at times completely haphazard digressions, Day-Lewis and DiCaprio cut through with their riveting performance, creating an atmosphere that is compelling enough to pull even the most disinterested viewer through the three-hour drama. This film covers so much ground that it's tough to swallow.
Rated 03 Jun 2008
jamiesheltonJamieShelton
Rated 18 Oct 2007
90
54th
For all intents and purposes, what is otherwise an ordinary film is elevated to first rate status on the strength of Daniel Day Lewis's exceptional performance as gang leader Bill the Butcher, as well as equally exceptional performances by Brendan Gleeson and Liam Neeson (in a cameo at the film's beginning). The narrative keep things interesting, and Scorcese's direction is always exemplary, but Lewis's performance is the glue that holds this film together. Required viewing on that basis alone.
Rated 18 Oct 2007
ofallpiecesofallpieces
Rated 31 May 2008
97
92nd
A truly wonderful movie that comes at you at an almost epic scale.
Rated 31 May 2008
3names3Names
Rated 14 Aug 2007
88
68th
More opera and melodrama than most of us are accustomed to, but what a great movie. With one of my favorite performances of '02 from Daniel Day Lewis! What a great cast.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
keauKeau
Rated 11 Dec 2006
79
77th
I really liked this movie.... I think all actors and actresses did an awesome job. It really does give us a glimpse at what life was like just after colonization of the Americas
Rated 11 Dec 2006
spanksSpanks
Rated 24 Jul 2011
90
94th
I was pretty pumped when Liam Neeson died in the first 10 minutes, but sadly it only brought on the appearance of Leonardo DiCaprio, yet luckily enough Daniel Day-Lewis is there to save the day.
Rated 24 Jul 2011
michaelhash2michaelhash2
Rated 06 Nov 2012
76
22nd
75.500
Rated 06 Nov 2012
susie_mauvesusie-mauve
Rated 01 Dec 2013
50
6th
great looking crap, with a great cast
Rated 01 Dec 2013
etbetb
Rated 14 Aug 2007
80
85th
great movie, in your face, great acting
Rated 14 Aug 2007
vince_leoVince Leo
Rated 14 Aug 2007
71
62nd
Although Scorsese's work as a whole doesn't add up to the greatness which warrants the scope of such a production, the sum of its parts is still very substantial indeed.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
muzak66muzak66
Rated 01 Jul 2008
93
94th
Great movie by Leo. and Daniel Day was of course amazing!!!
Rated 01 Jul 2008
newtonfigNewtonFig
Rated 01 Feb 2009
82
47th
The movie never quite lives up to its first 10 minutes. Or Daniel Day-Lewis's performance.
Rated 01 Feb 2009
philipPhilip
Rated 27 Feb 2008
54
29th
Uneven and overrated.
Rated 27 Feb 2008
kito1kito1
Rated 01 Feb 2017
70
73rd
The intro is truly special and memorable. After that the story slows down a lot, but you still want to see what happens next.
Rated 01 Feb 2017
anomalyAnomaly
Rated 10 May 2008
72
53rd
Kind of a mess, but an entertaining mess. Daniel Day-Lewis, however, is consistently entertaining.
Rated 10 May 2008
manwhonosemanwhonose
Rated 19 Aug 2012
83
12th
I love Scorsese, he truly is one of the most distinctive voices in cinema, but just occasionally, one of his films will land with a dull thud. Unfortunately, this is one of them. The film does have to be commended for its ambition and beautifully realised visuals, but, as for any real sense of what it wants to be and do, Gangs of New York seems to have no idea. Another sad thing is that it loses momentum, and, after that, is only occasionally interesting. Sorry, Martin. Not the best.
Rated 19 Aug 2012
rdwn29905rdwn29905
Rated 31 May 2007
92
91st
scorcese makes a masterpiece of a period piece
Rated 31 May 2007
paraguay1001Paraguay1001
Rated 28 Sep 2013
82
39th
Other comments made are spot on. Somehow despite many, many good elements and a superb DDL performance this film never quite reach the heights it should. Still very good though.
Rated 28 Sep 2013
neonmanNeonman
Rated 08 Oct 2013
62
18th
The mise en scene is all impressive and admirable, but it just suits up this pretty pedestrian revenge tale that negates the more interesting and broader story in the midst here. Watchable, but not rewatchable.
Rated 08 Oct 2013
cmonsterCMonster
Rated 24 May 2011
82
74th
Daniel Day-Lewis is the man.
Rated 24 May 2011
fasteddiefasteddie
Rated 14 Aug 2007
84
43rd
great story but petered out in the end.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
ratinenjratinenj
Rated 07 Oct 2009
82
39th
This unique film covers the origins of New York gangsters and gangs on 1800's. Settings and film looks very authentic (similar to Scorsese's previous period drama The Age of Innocence) and Scorsese directs in style. Something however is missing in this film, perhaps the film concentrates too much on heavy violence. Leonardo DiCaprio is competent but can not match Daniel Day-Lewis who gives a mean and extremely convincing performance as the Billy the Butcher.
Rated 07 Oct 2009
rad_mustacheRAD MUSTACHE
Rated 27 Jul 2010
90
93rd
daniel day lewis is the man.
Rated 27 Jul 2010
triletrile
Rated 14 Aug 2007
65
48th
Not good enough. Leo can't act, we know it from titanic.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
wetwillieswetwillies
Rated 14 Sep 2019
80
37th
Viewed September 13, 2019.
Rated 14 Sep 2019
jxc0207jxc0207
Rated 18 Aug 2007
83
56th
As I watched this, my reaction varied wildly- at some points I felt this was one of the best movies I'd seen, at others, the worst.
Rated 18 Aug 2007
imomercetinImOmerCetin
Rated 27 Dec 2020
69
51st
Daniel Day-Lewis show.
Rated 27 Dec 2020
hakkanarejohakkanarejo
Rated 20 Aug 2015
95
63rd
Gangs of New York is an exceptionally violent and passionate account of American and New York City history set before and during the draft riots of 1863. No film in recent memory has instantaneously emerged as being so compelling, funny, scary and breathtaking in its construction but also with such a reflective sense of drama, history and shifts in cultural mood. It's crucial to revealing the film's true nature.
Rated 20 Aug 2015
muutanetmuutanet
Rated 06 Feb 2008
72
68th
Daniel Day-Lewis' strong part.
Rated 06 Feb 2008
manhattaManhatta
Rated 24 Feb 2008
73
46th
It's a really interesting part of our history and Day-Lewis and much of the supporting cast are really entertaining, but it would have worked much better as a mini-series.
Rated 24 Feb 2008
valjoellevaljoelle
Rated 19 Nov 2011
50
0th
I don't get it, why did anyone like this one? Cameron Diaz was unlikable too, which is supposed to be hard for her to do.
Rated 19 Nov 2011
spazzcorespazzcore
Rated 14 Aug 2007
70
58th
An awesome setting/story, great actors playing great characters. A little too long, ended badly, and didn't have enough of the stuff that i liked. Very good still.
Rated 14 Aug 2007
jeg2jeg2
Rated 16 May 2008
50
23rd
Over-rated
Rated 16 May 2008
jhamakerjhamaker
Rated 21 Aug 2008
80
34th
As with most Scoresese movies, I liked it, but I didn't love it.
Rated 21 Aug 2008
kavuKavu
Rated 03 Jul 2008
87
89th
Great acting, especially by DDL, brilliant directing and beautiful cinematography. It runs a tad long but none of it is unnecessary.
Rated 03 Jul 2008
katikakatika
Rated 01 Sep 2007
65
23rd
Too long...good story but can't keep my concentration awake...
Rated 01 Sep 2007
elmocoelmoco
Rated 19 Aug 2007
85
76th
a bit too long, but solid effort from scorsese.
Rated 19 Aug 2007
ryan_luedersRyan Lueders
Rated 26 May 2013
96
95th
This movie is awesome. Scorsese did a fantastic job with this one. DiCaprio and Day-Lewis are amazing opposite of each other. Scorsese even makes Cameron Diaz look great in this, although I'll attribute that to her red hair. The scenes are violent and gritty and the humor is fantastic. Nothing shows off America better than the scene on Election Day. There are some other great cameos by John C. Reilly and Brendan Gleeson and Liam Neeson. New York never seemed scarier than during this time period.
Rated 26 May 2013
nepetaNepeta
Rated 03 Feb 2013
45
13th
You definitely feel the sprawl. Diaz gives a bad performance and so makes the romance feel quite unconvincing. DiCaprio is horribly miscast giving a very lightweight performance. Poor narration, weak anachronistic music choices and the ending doesn't really work (cheesy closing shot). Still Day-Lewis is truly excellent and absolutely captivating, whilst the period detail and the opening are both great. All this makes a potential failure pretty watchable if disappointing.
Rated 03 Feb 2013
backwardsuitbackwardsuit
Rated 12 Nov 2014
70
48th
Way better than your average blockbuster (which it kinda want's to be) but nowhere near Scorsese's best work. On the edge of both great and terrible storytelling. Day-Lewis is fantastic, most of the supporting cast are nice, DiCaprio gives it a good shot but is ultimately not very believable and Diaz utterly fails to convince in a pretty underwhelming role. Looks amazing. Overblown mess with some brilliant elements.
Rated 12 Nov 2014
leekennleekenn
Rated 21 Aug 2009
82
75th
No one does the poor underdog with nothing to lose and a way with women quite like Leonardo DiCaprio, and he's at it again. It's a really good film.
Rated 21 Aug 2009
hotsakehotsake
Rated 16 May 2013
59
47th
Over long and not very well fleshed out. Surprisingly simplistic plot and one dimensional characterizations mar this film. The ending is pretty unsatisfying with way too much going on that I didn't care about.
Rated 16 May 2013

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