An Oscar Night Sweep?

Rating: 10/10 (15 January 2003)

This has to be the film that delivers the statue for Scorsese and many of his cast. An enormously entertaining epic that is profound. When you're done watching you will start thinking.
If only all history were taught like this. Of course, this film has about as much chance of getting inside a classroom as "Goodfella's". Neither the "left" nor the "right" will want to embrace this masterpiece and that could be the only thing that brings disappointment on Oscar night. Every review I've read of this "Braveheart On The Hudson" has had some misgiving to express, mostly around the portrayal of blacks in the film. Just forget all about what you have read, this film ain't P.C. and will please no one on either side of that.
Scorsese pulled no punches, this film reeks of blood, guts and courage and the director of "Taxi Driver" did not flinch or take any sides. Fan that I am of Mel Gibson, he could not have done this film this well.

I doubt that one percent of Americans had any idea of what the draft riots were like but after seeing this hundred million dollar painting they will never forget it.
If I had ten thumbs all would be turned upwards in enthusiastic appreciation.