Bloody Brilliant!

Rating: 10/10 (4 March 2003)

First of all, this is movie is probably the best experience I've ever had in the theater. It is fast-paced entertainment with a history lesson attached. Daniel Day-Lewis is absolutely stunning as the vibrant villian, William Cutting, the pig butcher. Leonardo DiCaprio gives a good solid performance as the son of an Irish immigrant, gang leader Amsterdam Vallon. Cameron Diaz is also impressive as the seductive pickpocket, Jenny Everdeane. The supporting roles are played superbly by John C. Reilly, Liam Neeson, Henry Thomas and Jim Broadbent. I can't say enough good things about the movie, but be warned. It is not for everyone. If you aren't able to follow a fairly complex story, then don't see it. My friend saw it with her boyfriend, and they thought it sucked because they didn't begin to understand it. But it's not so hard to understand. The music is amazing, costume design and cinematography are fab.
Go see it, damn u.