Magnificent

Rating: 10/10 (27 December 2002)

Gangs of New York is an amazing movie which must win at least 3 big Academy awards in order for me to have my faith restored in the ceremony (Director, Picture, Supporting Actor). Scorsese does a superb job in directing this film and shows why he's the most important director of the last 30 years. I recently read a newspaper article that heaps praise upon him and I can see why. Dicaprio surprises with his best performance to date but is overshadowed by Day-Lewis who gives an eerie performance that reminds us why awards are handed out. Mail him the trophy now, Academy, and save yourself some time. Oh, by the way, I loved this movie. A masterpiece. 10/10