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Rating: 7/10 (1 September 2003)

This is one gory movie. You better at least be able to tolerate it or don't see it.
I give this film an extra point because it really educates me on what NYC was like 140 years ago. I actually had no idea. I'd swear I saw some of the sewer systems that they still have - not that I am critical of NYC, it's just that I wouldn't ever want to go back unless my life depended on it. Anyway, I digress.
The acting was excellent and the story compelling. All that should add up to better than a 7, however I just can't get excited about a bunch of thugs in the 1800's. Everyone has their favorite genres. I can honestly say, that 1800 thugs is not one of mine.
I imagine most everyone would appreciate this movie unless you just couldn't stand the violence. I always am willing to say that the time was worth it if it reveals something new to me - and this movie did.