interesting enough

Rating: 8/10 (2 March 2003)

After what seems a long delay, this film comes to our shores and I wasn't looking forward to it. However I was surprised at my involvement in this film. It wasn't bad despite the length of it. Daniel Day Lewis gives an outstanding performance, as usual. I wasn't convinced by DiCaprio's performance, but then he's never been a great actor in my opinion. I had no idea NY had such a violent history. It's not exactly a likeable story but it's important to know history. I am surprised at the ferocity of the hatreds of the time. I hope we've advanced somewhat from those times, which is not so long ago at all! 4/5 Great cinematography. Definitely worth a viewing. Scorcece produces interesting work.