not up to his standards

Rating: Null/10 (8 February 2004)

I'm a big Scorcese fan, and having grown up in N.Y.C in an Italian neighborhood I've loved the reality of his films. I do think that Raging Bull is one of the best movies ever made.. So I went to the theater with a good friend who really wanted to see this movie and also is a big Scorcese fan. The opening sequence blew us away until the music started, then it turned into a music video! It went down hill from there.There were flashes of brilliance in the movie that gave you hope, but I have to admit that he bit off more than he could chew. It's a beautiful looking movie , and Daniel Day Lewis is stunning in his role, but that's it. I kept waiting for a good film and then the credits rolled!I turned to my friend and said 'was that as bad as I thought it was?' and the look on his face said it all!!!! His last few films have not been good,and I can't yet admit to myself that his best work is over. Please Mr. Scorcese restore my faith !!!!