Replace Bill the Butcher with Uncle Sam & see the Results

Rating: 10/10 (26 December 2002)

It really doesn't need any more explanation than that. Bill the Butcher offers a scary picture of Uncle Sam then and now. This was made clear by the scene with the American flag wrapped around his shoulders while explaining to Amsterdam that the way to rule was by fear. Honestly, Day-Lewis deserves an award for his acting. It is not often that one sees such high calibre acting these days. That is some of the finest acting put to film.