Film=marginal, DiCaprio=ugh, Day-Lewis=incredible!

Rating: 8/10 (24 December 2002)

So, I went to the movie not expecting much. Well, the one thing I can say after seeing this is how much I underestimated Day-Lewis and his ability. His performance in My Left Foot was great, but this performance is one of the best I've seen period in a long while. He is totally convincing in his evil and malice.
As for DiCaprio, his best work was in Gilbert Grape and the rest has been forgettable. He is terrible, seriously. He has no presence whatsoever, maybe the kiddies dug him in Titanic, but given a serious role up against a Day-Lewis and he stinks - bad. Diaz must play down to the level of her co-actors, because she was about as bad as Leo.
The movie itself is pretty Scorcese, except it lacks (IMO) something to pull you into the story. You get your graphic violence of course, and great scenery, however I was bored much of the time. I must not be alone, it's not doing so well.