Another Oscar Nomination for Scorsese and Nickolson.

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2006)

The movie was vintage Scorsese, but slightly more stylized  it should get him another Oscar nomination, and I hope he wins this time. I can see why Paul Thomas Anderson tends to follow his style. Excellent story, full of great characters and dialogue. Jack Nicholson is incredible (Oscar Nomination for him too). He was both menacing and funny  great casting move there. I loved Dicaprio in this movie. I consider it one of his best performances. Great editing  love the juxtapositions. The movie reminds me a lot of Scorsese's earliest work - namely Mean Streets. I loved the thugs in this piece. Scorsese does not hold back on the violence, of course  clubs, guns, the whole works - well executed and impactfull. As for the ending, well, all I have to say is that I absolutely loved the twists. The most important thing about this movie is that I cared for all of the characters. As I watched, I could not wait to see what happens to them. Very satisfying!!! Would definitely see it again  can't wait for the DVD!!