disappointing

Rating: 6/10 (5 July 2003)

I'm a huge fan of every actor in this film, and they all did a good job, with the notable exception of (of all people!!!), Daniel Day Lewis. Did any other reviewer not how his Bill the Butcher was similar to the cartoon villain in the Rocky and Bullwinkle cartoon that tied the lady to the tracks? What happened?
The movie starts off with a great fight scene, and the period costumes are just perfect. Unfortunately, the story is soooo unengaging and the formulaic I was bored. I can't give it a good rating and I really looked forward to seeing it. Just like a bad Picasso, so director Martin S. has let me down. I look forward to his next work.