not up there with Scorcese's best

Rating: Null/10 (24 January 2003)

This was a little disappointing but only because we have come to expect so much from Martin Scorcese.
The acting is terriffic, even di Caprio and Diaz are believable, but Day-Lewis steals the show, and Neeson is also excellent.

The movie is a little over-long. Time is spent trying to establish a feel for the times, and events outside of our little story. While this adds to the historical element of the film, it takes away from the movie, as we are waiting to get back to "the main" story.
Overall, well worth seeing, and kudos to Scorcese for bringing a 'new' story to our tired eyes.