Pretty Good History Lesson

Rating: 7/10 (27 December 2016)

I really liked how Scorsese focused on the struggles faced by the many Irish immigrants in New York City during the time of the Civil War. While still maintaining to give it a relatable story-line of a boy who seeks revenge for the death of his father. It really helped me understand the conflict between the "Natives" and Irishmen living in the area. Although it consisted of intense violence, it really showed the pain and suffering of those who lived and were affected during this time. It may have some historical errors, like the crime rate and living conditions were in the Five Points during that time, but overall it was a very interesting movie that pretty much accurately described the hardships for the Irish during the Civil War.