Modern Classic
KIM from Louth, 21 Jul 2008
This is one of my all time favourite films; from the opening battle right to the bittersweet end, I love this film. DiCaprio is brilliant as ever, and Day Lewis as Bill The Butcher gives me the shivers every time I see it. A tyrant you can't help but respect. Inspired me to learn more about that time in New York. The soundtrack is just awesome, and the passing of time in the last few minutes, with U2's theme playing, still brings a tear. One to watch again and again
Tries hard but...
Peter from Dublin, 24 Aug 2010
In part excellent but very flawed. The usually reliable Leonardo DiCaprio is out of his depth and portrays the usual ham-Irish sentiment offered by Hollywood. Daniel Day Lewis is imperious as De Niro actalike Bill the Butcher. Good turn from John C Reilly too. A valiant effort charting the rise and fall of gang warfare and the cultural divide of the emerging New York city. Unfortunately it falls short with it's leading couple and the scope of the story.
Gangs of New York
Marguerite from Cork, 08 Sep 2008
Interesting to see the world of New York way back & how their life was - rather different to present day......
Great Watch
Bridget from Carlow, 07 May 2009
I really enkoyed this film and for once the Irish accents are not so bad!!
Poor
Sean from Cork, 12 Feb 2009
Very poor, couldn't wait for it to finish