The Most Important Film Since Schindler's List....

Rating: 10/10 (22 December 2002)

This film could have been named Birth of a Nation, but since that title was already taken Gangs of New York sounds appropriate to me. With beautiful sets, wonderful acting, and brilliant direction, this is the one film to see in 2002.
If you are expecting an action packed film then you may leave disappointed. This film has its share of action, but the story of is really about AMERICA. It is about the struggle for people of different cultures learning to accept one another. This is a very powerful film and should be seen by all who respect the ideas that our nation was founded upon. This is with out question the most important film since Schindler's List.
Daniel Day Lewis is superb and the rest of the cast follows his lead. (Leo did quite well with the Irish accent.) The sets are accurate and beautiful. The score is pretty good, and the dialogue is top notch, as always in Marty's films. Martin Scorsese might just win his Best Director Award and get a Best Picture Oscar as well, but either way, this is a can't miss film for serious film buffs.
Some people probably will probably give this film bad reviews, but if you GET IT, you will love it. Those that don't enjoy this film would probably have a hard time sitting through a Taxi Driver or an American Beauty as well.
Simply put; If you love film, then don't miss Gangs.