Good, But Somewhat Overrated!

Rating: 8/10 (20 March 2009)

When this movie first came out, it looked like a promising film. It took me awhile to finally watch it. Whilst this movie is great, it does not deserve to be nominated for Best Picture. It simply was not that good, but it was good enough for me to be satisfied.
This film is takes place in New York City before and during the Civil War years. Young Amsterdam just witnessed his father being murdered in a gang war. Sixteen years later, he vows revenge.
The acting is great for the most part. Leonardo DiCaprio impresses me no matter what movie he's in. Daniel-Day Lewis is another great actor with great skill and he showed it in this movie.
Some people found this film moving and disturbing. That is because this movie accurately shows what the Five Points of New York was like and why they hated the Irish immigrants.
The score in this film is decent, not great. The U2 song is very good, though.
Overall, Martin Scorcese did a great job even though he might be losing it a bit. I rate this movie 8/10.