unfocused, miscast, badly scripted but with saving graces

Rating: Null/10 (24 March 2003)

GONY does have several highlights - the cinematography is (generally) excellent, Daniel Day Lewis' performance is the highlight of the movie and the battle sequences undeniably impressive.
Unfortunately this does not redeem an overlong movie that has an unfocused plot, a degree of poor casting (DiCaprio is appalling, but can act well in the right film) and engenders no sympathy for the characters - both sides are nasty and pig ignorant. If anything, the government may come out of the film in the best light.
The voiceover by DiCaprio is inconsistent with his character, and the love interest storyline abysmal. The ending is truly pathetic.
6/10