Review: for almost the first two-thirds of martin scorsese 's 168-minute gangs of new york , i was entranced . 
Sentiment: positive

Review: falls to the floor with a sickening thud . 
Sentiment: negative

Review: detention 
Sentiment: negative

Review: be relegated to a dark video store corner 
Sentiment: negative


Review: anchored by friel and williams 's exceptional performances , the film 's power lies in its complexity .