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Posted by lorddusty on 12-21-2002 12:48 AM:

Review: Gangs Of New York

In Martin Scorsese's latest film, Gangs Of New York, we're taken back to New York City in 1864. In a time of war, the abolishment of slavery, and lots of blood being shed on the streets between Irish immigrants and so called American Natives. The movie opens as Priest Vallon (Liam Neeson), the leader of the Irish gang Dead Rabbits, engages in a bloody battle fought against William ''Bill the Butcher'' Cutting's (Daniel Day-Lewis) gang, the Native Americans. The battle ends with Bill killing Priest in front of the eyes of young Amsterdam Vallon(Leonardo DiCaprio). Sixteen years pass as Amsterdam grows up in an orphanage, but he's not forgotten his father's murder and the blood still remains on the blade. Befriending his father's killer, Amsterdam becomes Bill's right hand man and helps him to establish boxing matches and riots around the town. But Amsterdam's cannot hide from his past and his identity is revealed to Bill. A challenge is then made to settle for once and for all who is the most powerful gang in New York, the foreign hordes, or the American natives.

Acting was absolutely exquisite, this is especially true for Daniel Day-Lewis, and it’s been a while since I’ve seen him in a film. The sets and cinematography were also top notch and allowed for a further immersion into the film. The sense of corruption and constant allusions to the civil war exemplified the problems of the time. Character development was strong and helped to bring meaning to the movie's weak ending. But all said and done. Excellent film.

Posted by K-FurY on 12-21-2002 01:27 AM:

nice review, been wanting to see this for awhile.

Posted by Whitenigga on 12-21-2002 12:02 PM:

me too, I really love Scorsese's work... Taxi Driver, Casino, Goodfellas... hmmm awesome work

Just I'm a bit suspicious about Leonardo Di Caprio

Posted by svenbob on 12-22-2002 02:43 PM:

I dont respect anything you say.

.....nice review

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Posted by jedi420 on 12-23-2002 02:44 PM:

it was long and boring.

Posted by -C4- on 12-28-2002 01:26 AM:

Sweet Review, sounds like a good movie. I have heard only good things about it. But i dont really like dicaprio

Posted by lorddusty on 12-28-2002 02:21 AM:

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Originally posted by jedi420
it was long and boring.

Yeah, right... and I suppose it's nomination for the best motion picture by the globes and possible Oscar nomination is nothing compared to your 5 word review.

quote:
Originally posted by svenbob
I dont respect anything you say.

I hope that is sarcasm? If so: thanks If not:
I've said it before and I guess i have to say it again. I don’t care about earning yours, or anyone else's, respect.

Posted by Weirdman on 12-29-2002 03:34 AM:

im assuming it was a joke as he said "... nice review" at the bottom

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Posted by jedi420 on 12-31-2002 10:06 AM:

lord dusty i really dont care what other ppl think, it was my opinion that the movie was long and boring, but u dont have to agree. for example u said the movie had ALOT of blood shed?? well in my opinion there wasnt, maybe the first 10 minutes of the film but thats about it.

at the end they didnt even have a rumble. what was up wit the butcher running in the smoke like a ninja....hahahhah

Posted by bobbystill on 01-01-2003 11:24 AM:

Im still waiting to see this.
Im probably gonna spend the money.
I tried watching one of the sws versions but the sound was just horrible.
I hope its good.

Posted by warewulf on 01-03-2003 12:37 AM:

its not that the movie was really terrible, compared to other bad movies latley.

What really makes it stand out as a turd, is the potential you see in the incredible sets/costumes, and the setting itself is fantastic.

The fact is, that with this great a story, and with martin scorsese's reputation, hollywood was still incapable of creating a memorable film.

Dicaprio is made of wood, he was carved out of a coconut tree by a homosexual stranded on a deserted isle, and later brought to hollywood by Bob Denver who was trying to get into his role by surrounding himself with south pacific souvenirs. Somewhere along the line a rabbi got the bright idea of animating him so he could save full house and go on to portray a wonderful retard.

Another bad thing about him and diaz is that when they are in a movie, it is no longer the writer/directer 's vision that your seeing, it is also partly a vehicle to enhance Leo and Cameran's public image.

Thank you Mike Ovitz.

Seriously if someone took that guy out, you would see the quality of movies and tv shows skyrocket.

___SPOILER_____

Notice how when bill discovers who vallan is, all he does is give him an attractive scar on his face, which really goes the extra mile to make him look like a toughguy while not at all detracting from his boyish good looks.

MARTY SOLD HIS SOUL, BUT HE DIDDNT NEED THE MONEY

I think someone's got some interesting pictures if you get my drift . . .

Posted by MovieGod on 01-03-2003 06:51 AM:

--All New--Official Gangs of New York Movie Review--

Due to popular demand, and my being a part of imdb.com, I decided to come back. Also my friends who stood up for me here, convinced me I should come back.

Happy New Year Everyone----

Director Martin Scorscese's epic action drama, set in the late 1800's marks one of the best films I believe of 2002, and the improbable oscar nominations for Liam Neeson and Daniel Day Lewis, and Leonardo DiCaprio isn't too bad either, in a film that I believe will spark more "Epic Drama's" to hit theatres near you.

In what I consider the most violent openning for a film, the Irish Gang, "The Dead Rabbitts", lead by Priest Vallon (played by Neeson), finds the impended war with the Nativist leader, nicknamed "The Butcher." (Lewis) is inevitable.

They battle for control of the streets of New York City, 1863, winding up in Priest's son, Amsterdam (later played by DiCaprio) witnessing his father's murder.

Sent away to reform school, Amsterdam returns to the streets of New York City 16 years later, with hatred for the man who murdered his father.

His plan, simply get close to the Butcher, through a number of allies, including a pickpocket played by Cameron Diaz, and enact the revenge that had fueled him.

Gangs is New York is indeed 2 Hours and 50 minutes long, and the film has a lot of violence, and for the male hormones, a lot of nudity, sorry none by Cameron though, but she has a good sexual scene with Leo that should satisfy some.

I liked Gangs very much, and hope that it gets some Oscar Consideration.

Gangs of New York is rated 'R' for graphic violence, language, and extreme nudity.

My rating: 9.75 out of 10.

Happy New Year Everyone!!