The combination of Martin Scorsese, Daniel Day Lewis and fascinating subject matter really should have made for an all-time classic. Sadly however, Gangs of New York is a grave disappointment that leaves you strangely empty. Given who the director is, there is a surprisingly amateur look and feel to the proceedings. And while Day Lewis is always captivating on screen, his character is overcooked and hard to take seriously. I rewatched this recently after many years, hoping find some new passion for it but unfortunately it left me as uninspired and unmoved as before.
Review of Gangs of New York
