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Martin Scorcese has made a masterpiece. Be prepared for more than a

costume drama about crime. This is serious historical/political

fiction, the likes of which are no longer seen made by American

filmmakers. While this is true, "Gangs of New York" is a tremendously

exciting movie to watch. The story is gripping. Scorcese has assembled

a talented cast and crew. Daniel Day-Lewis is excellent as Bill the

Butcher. Yes, Leonardo DiCaprio proves once and for all (for those who

missed "What's Eating Gilbert Grape") he is a major talent in his

portrayal of Amsterdam Vallon. Excellent cinematography and top-notch

editing by long-time Scorcese accomplices Michael Ballhaus and Thelma

Schoonmaker just add to the texture of the film. And last but not

least, you won't believe the sets of Dante Ferretti, whose work here is

not the least of what makes this film great. "Titanic" fans, eat your

hearts out! This is the

This movie should be seen by everyone. It is a very dark comedy (my personal favorite kind). You can see a summary of the story elsewhere. Suffice it to say, in black and white, in Japanese, it is still gripping, haunting, etc. You will watch and think: who is right? The old man or his children? You will smile as you begin to realize that this is a story of an entirely honest and loving man who is far saner than the rest of them, all of whom consider him insane. A beautiful film.

It's always nice to find a worthy film after being a movie watcher for three decades. I remember when this movie was in the theaters. I was a teenager then and didn't go see it. I decided to watch the video and was immediately drawn into this surreal Bunuelish kind of British made movie. Malcolm McDowell is superb as the forever optimistic young coffee salesman. No matter what happens to him, he keeps his good attitude. Don't miss it! But, don't expect absolute narrative