Gangs of New York takes place during the second year of the Civil War, and follows the story of Amsterdam (Leonardo DiCaprio) through New York City.

Rating: 8/10 (2 January 2017)

I had to watch this movie for a project in APUSH with my best friend, and I was surprised at how much I enjoyed this film. Not only was the plot very intriguing, giving me a different look at certain aspects of the time period not touched upon in class, but the recognition of several familiar faces (Such as Leo as Amsterdam, Cameron Diaz as Jenny, and even Brendan Gleeson and Jim Broadbent from the Harry Potter films) kept me on my toes, looking out for others I may recognize as the film progresses. Casting, I felt, was very appropriate for the characters. They seemed to fit the roles so well, I felt. On the other hand, at times I found the plot slightly confusing, and hard to follow, but other than that, it's a masterpiece of a film, with great actors, scenery, and plot.