Leo Lover (he deserves an Oscar for every movie)

Rating: 7/10 (22 December 2016)

Majority of the movie was very intriguing, because there were fight scenes and it was establishing the setting of an Irish-immigrant populated city during war. It begins with a flashback to Leonardo DiCaprio's character's past and foreshadows his future. The movie is mostly historically accurate when it displays the enforcement of the draft, Uncle Tom's Cabin, and Abraham Lincoln - which were major figures during this time period. It also highlights daily life of Irish immigrants in New York, and their struggles and joys. The emotions and actions of the characters in public places is also mostly historically accurate to the time. However, one moment where accuracy was hindered when Leo's character was being tortured only because he is the son of a priest (and he is looking for his father's killer), it was very shocking and unnecessary in my opinion, however this situation brought him and Cameron Diaz' character closer because she wanted him to be freed from this torture, and for him to get revenge. I think it is completely normal for Leo to be seeking revenge throughout the film, since his father was unfairly taken from him at such a young age. DiCaprio's character did a good job in trying to get revenge for his father, and Diaz' character was not really needed in the story, but she was more to keep the story going, as a love appeal. APUSH Movie Review