dark history, uneasy story to watch; excellent directorship!

Rating: 2/10 (11 January 2003)

This movie is difficult to watch. It focuses on a dark time in the history of NYC. The difficulty arises from the gruesome subject matter. This is also a very difficult story to tell on the big screen. It takes an extraordinary director whose vision and team leadership transforms the script to the big screen.
Allow me to comment on the acting.
Daniel Day-Lewis is fantastic. A very difficult role. He is the character.
Leonardo DiCaprio: He is miscasted in this role. He is not believable.
Cameron Diaz: This is out of the normal romantic comedy for her. It is an adjustment for the viewer to see her in this role. Her performance should allow Cameron to secure other drama roles.
Watching this movie for the second time?
I would find it very difficult to watch this movie for a second time in the big screen. I might watch it in a few years at my home. I am not compelled to watch this movie for a second time on the big screen.