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: like real life 
Sentiment: positive

Review: is fun , and host to some truly excellent sequences 
Sentiment: positive


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