this is one stellar movie!

Rating: 10/10 (6 February 2003)

Gangs of New York was a fabulous movie. The historical accuracy was astounding! I am proud to say that from the movie i found that i live in the Five Points district glorified in this movie. This movie was so awe inspiring that it urged me to take a NYC History course at school.

The plot was direct but well delivered by all the actors. Leonardo DiCaprio's performance was surprisingly good after his acting disapointment in Titanic. Cameron Diaz's acting was a surprise as well. It was a pleasure to see older faces in there as well as new faces working together so finely to make this movie. Though quite gorey as times, the battles were exhilerting and the tension between the characters really shone through making Gangs of New York the amazing movie that is it. Although the plot's ending was touching, the movie's own conclusion really makes one think about the meaning of and the point to life.
All in all, i would recommend anyone to see Gangs of New York and to take me with you as i would gladly sit there for another three hours for this movie!