Gangs of New York

Quick Info

Year
2002
Director
Martin Scorsese
Duration
168 min
Language
EN
Country
US
Budget
$100M
Box Office
$194M

External Ratings

IMDb7.3
🍅 Rotten Tomatoes73%
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Gangs of New York

Martin Scorsese2002168mEN

Our Rating

7.5/10
7.4/10
Story
7.5/10
Acting
7.3/10
Direction
7.1/10
Cinematography
6.9/10
Music

Overview

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

Rating Breakdown

Story
7.4
Acting
7.5
Direction
7.3
Cinematography
7.1
Music
6.9

Pros

  • Exceptional dramatic depth
  • Outstanding performances
  • Emotionally powerful story

Cons

  • Slow pacing in some scenes
  • Requires close attention

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