Gangs of New York

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Gangs of New York

R

Released Dec 20, 2002

2h 48m

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Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young Irish immigrant released from prison. He returns to the Five Points seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Amsterdam's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people in 1860's New York.

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Critics Consensus

Though flawed, the sprawling, messy Gangs of New York is redeemed by impressive production design and Day-Lewis's electrifying performance.

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Namrata Joshi

Outlook

One of the most provocative films from Hollywood in recent times.

Rated: 3/4

Jan 4, 2019

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Amy Taubin

Film Comment Magazine

It's a punishing piece of work, this Gangs of New York. Spectacular, brilliant, but punishing-basically, one long brawl...

Apr 10, 2018

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Barbara Ellen

The Times (UK)

The visuals are strong, while the central narrative is weak (a disastrous combination for a long movie). Worst of all, Gangs of New York achieves far too little while trying much too hard.

Jan 2, 2018

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Danilo Castro

Next Best Picture

What makes “Gangs of New York” so frustrating is that the bones of a great film are visible.

Rated: 6/10

Oct 1, 2023

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Justin Brown

Medium Popcorn

I didn't like the fight scenes in this film. It doesn't fit together very well.

Rated: 1/5

Mar 18, 2021

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Brandon Collins

Medium Popcorn

It did have some interesting characters and cool shots with the opening scene. It is definitely one of my least favorite Scorsese films.

Rated: 2/5

Mar 18, 2021

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Mr M

Daniel Day Lewis's portrayal of Bill Cutting I regard as the best performance by ANY actor in ANY movie EVER.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

05/21/25

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Audience Member

Very long and very boring movie...

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

05/19/25

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Anon E

There have been issues stated, but the flow, the panorama, the acting are superb. I have qualms with the ending, but ending does not make the movie. The movie is an environment in which the actors live, and the environment is envelopping and the actors live within it. The history is accurate, remembering that the individuals are fictional. Actually my favorite Scorcese movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

04/18/25

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John F

Worth a watch for Scorsese fans, even if it's not one of his best. The chemistry between Leo and Cameron is hit-and-miss, while DDL's presence overshadows everything and everyone around him in every scene he's in...he's just too good to share a scene with. The story intrigues but is a tad disappointing with the way it ends.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

04/09/25

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mark g

Too tall a task, even for the great Martin Scorcese. Talented Cast and good scenes sprinkled throughout an absolute mess of a production. You don't need to be told it was a troubled shoot, it is painfully obvious. Drags terribly too often.

Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars

04/07/25

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Dominic G

Unbelievably poor! I have no idea how audiences found this remotely convincing. Presumably people with no connection with Ireland or the Irish whatsoever- the whole thing is a mess. Hokey accents, nonsensical plotting. A bit like a meal made of mouldy ingredients, I struggled to finish it. Utter rubbish.

Rated 1 out of 5 stars

04/04/25

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Synopsis

Amsterdam Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) is a young Irish immigrant released from prison. He returns to the Five Points seeking revenge against his father's killer, William Cutting (Daniel Day-Lewis), a powerful anti-immigrant gang leader. He knows that revenge can only be attained by infiltrating Cutting's inner circle. Amsterdam's journey becomes a fight for personal survival and to find a place for the Irish people in 1860's New York.

Director: Martin Scorsese
Producer: Alberto Grimaldi, Harvey Weinstein
Screenwriter: Jay Cocks, Jay Cocks, Kenneth Lonergan, Steven Zaillian
Distributor: Miramax Films
Production Co: Miramax, Initial Entertainment Group
Rating: R (Language|Intense Strong Violence|Nudity|Sexuality)
Genre: History, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Dec 20, 2002, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Mar 2, 2017
Runtime: 2h 48m
Sound Mix: Dolby SR, DTS, Dolby Stereo, Surround, SDDS, Dolby A, Dolby Digital
Aspect Ratio: Scope (2.35:1)

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