A huge disappointment

Rating: 5/10 (15 September 2003)

My Rating: ** out of ****.
Gangs Of New York was a big disappointment. I am a huge Scorsese fan, but this has to be the worst of his films so far. It has some redeeming qualites but not enough to save it.
The acting is a disappointment, especially for such a good cast. Leonardo Dicaprio is notably miscast, his Irish accent also varies. Daniel Day Lewis is mostly good, but got way too much attention. He occasionally overacts, so im not sure his performance was worth a nomination. Cameron Diaz is also miscast, but I think her character is pretty unneccessary, and I really didnt find much chemistry between her and Dicaprio.
Technical Categories are where Gangs Of New York shines. The Sets are magnificent, the Cinematography is good, and the Costumes are also nice. The Original Song is also great. Gangs Of New York also has some memorabl scenes and is visually stunning, but the script is also weak, the movie is 45 minutes too long, and the acting is a huge disappointment.