One of Scorsese's worst

Rating: 6/10 (11 June 2003)

People were saying Martin Scorsese should have won an Oscar for this film, but let's face it, this is not one of his better movies. Overwrought with pretentious dialogue and sequences, Gangs was a pretty shallow experience after the opening battle between the Irish and Natives. Martin Scorsese definitely deserves some recognition for his work, but giving him an Oscar for this average film would be like giving Mark Wahlberg an Oscar for Best Actor. Maybe it was because Leonardo DiCaprio was in it, which instantly ruins the credibility of most films, or maybe it was the fact that there were too many reshoots. In the end, Scorsese's dream project could have turned into another Heaven's Gate if it wasn't for his more dedicated fans. Let's hope Scorsese bounces back soon.