Gangs of New York (2002) First Time Watching! Movie Reaction!!

Gangs of New York (2002)
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[@ManUEightythree]

This movie is a masterpiece. Daniel Day-Lewis as Bill the Butcher is a "force of nature" here.

[@izzonj]

Daniel Day-Lewis is always a force of nature.

[@michaelfarkas2257]

eh, i disagree that this film hits masterpiece level. its a bit of an odd film in many ways, definitely has some moments though.

[@JRoss80]

@@michaelfarkas2257 Respectfully disagree.

[@michaelfarkas2257]

@@JRoss80 camren diaz is enough to keep this film firmly out of the masterpiece zone

[@samanthanickson6478]

@@michaelfarkas2257 i thought she did a good job here. certainly better than anything she did later on.

[@paulp9274]

You see a number of historical figures in this movie. The corrupt politician was Boss Tweed, who pretty much ran New York through Tammany Hall. The boxing match promoter was P.T. Barnum, famous as the co-founder of Barnum and Bailey's Circus. The main characters are fictional, but the depiction of social and political conditions is pretty accurate.

[@markreed392]

One character seemed to be Edgar Allan Poe, but they never did anything with him. Edited out?

[@paulp9274]

@@markreed392 wrong city, and timeline. Poe died in 1849, in Baltimore. But I do remember hearing he died of alcohol poisoning because he kept getting drinks for repeated voting, so he would have fit in for the election scene. Publisher Horace Greeley is in here, though.

[@TehFrenchy29]

Condensed the riots down and fudged the timeline of the whole thing quite a bit to better fit the timeline and pacing of the movie, but tonally and especially visually the movie does a great job reflecting New York at the time. And Daniel Day-Lewis' accent as Bill the Butcher is still held up as one of the best period accurate accents in film. But what I find probably the most interesting is that another Scorsese movie Age of Innocence also starring Daniel Day-Lewis is also set in New York at around the same time following "high society" like what the publisher and the one prominent rich family represent in this movie. All still in New York City but farther north and not especially close to the Five Points where most of Gangs is set.

[@stevenhernandeznon-profitf968]

Vote Tammany!

[@lewstone5430]

Bill was a real gangster in NY.

[@scwotz]

Last of the Mohicans, directed by Michael Mann (Heat). The last scene still gives me goosebumps thinking about it 30 years later. The drama, scenery, rousing score. It's film perfection.

[@youngnastyman88]

Last of the Mohicans is criminally underrated.

[@hannahl8]

Yes! Hope they do it, it's one of my favorites.

[@protovision2010]

Fantastic soundtrack for a great movie!

[@lovelyleesa1]

this would be an amazing reaction...ill cross my fingers and hold my breath

[@lizan2678]

Last of the Mohicans is incredible.

[@ExUSSailor]

Daniel Day Lewis is just INCREDIBLE in this, but, he's INCREDIBLE in everything.

[@samufish]

There will be blood, Nuff said.

[@dannybob42]

this film has its flaws, but Bill Cutting, man Bill Cutting. He's awful, but so charismatic, it's a masterclass of Daniel Day Lewis' performance

[@ericromero6121]

What flaws are you talking about

[@joeberger3441]

@@ericromero6121 i think the ending was botched a bit. I understand that they had to showcase the huge riots (which actually happened) but i don't like how it ruined the final showdown in that manner. Everything else was great

[@lampad4549]

@@joeberger3441 sounds like a you problem.

[@joeberger3441]

@@lampad4549 well, technically everything is a "you" problem when talking about people's oppinions..but there's a reason this movie wasn't rated or awarded as well as it easily could've been, and the ending is one of the reasons that you'll commonly hear about.

[@jbo4547]

@@lampad4549 This movie is accepted as being very good but flawed. This is a commonly accepted opinion you weirdo.

[@Energetiker]

Daniel Day-Lewis is truly a masterpiece, only actor who received three Oscars for best actor so far. In this film he was chewing the scenery like beaver and I love his overacting in "Gangs". But he is able of more subtile portrayals. And he can be even more intense! But boy oh boy, what a ride lately! From "Dirty Dancing" to "Lawrence of Arabia" to "True Romance" to "Rocky" to "Gangs".

[@hippiechic6772]

I have to agree with everything you mentioned . ✌

[@thekittygoesmeow9652]

Really hope TBR and Samantha review “Blood Diamond”. Top 3 Leonardo DiCaprio films.

[@stephenlackey5852]

Dirty Dancing?

[@williamdrake6711]

@@stephenlackey5852 those are tge last couple movies theyve reacted to... Hes saying theyre great picks

[@jbacunn]

In the Name of the Father is also a terrific Daniel Day Lewis movie.

[@cliftonmoore8316]

Bill the Butcher was indeed a real person, his real name was William poole, Born: July 24, 1821 Died March 8, 1855

[@paulkingartwerks7981]

"The Last of the Mohicans" and "There Will Be Blood". Lewis plays two entirely different characters in these movies. Other greats: "Lincoln" and "The Crucible".

[@clevelandbci9562]

The chase scene in The Last of the Mohicans is my favorite thing in the world.

[@chaost4544]

My Left Foot as well

[@SSD_Penumbra]

My left foot and In The Name of the Father are amazing too.

[@samanthanickson6478]

both the crucible and lincoln bring me to tears.

[@emperortime4907]

Phantom Thread

[@Ragnar6000]

If you liked Danial Day Lewis in this...he followed this up with "there will be blood" and probably his best!

[@michaelfarkas2257]

yes its the same character

[@ragnarok283]

@@michaelfarkas2257 Not really.

[@el34glo59]

@@michaelfarkas2257 Not even close to the same character

[@johnjohn296]

Honestly, I watch a lot of reactors but the reason I subscribed to you guys a long time ago was cuz your film choices are great movies that have never been done before, and then you guys talk about it at the end of each movie and it’s awesome cuz you both are very intelligent intellectuals so seeing what you guys say is amazing as well and it’s also cool because I hope to find the girl that is perfect for me and you can tell you guys are perfect for each other and it’s really heartwarming to watch you guys interact together! This movie is one that I’ve always loved but have never seen it reacted to before so basically you guys are awesome !!!! Thank you so much for being who you are cuz it makes my days better and also give me hope!! Again thank you!!! 🙏🏻 💯

[@americanmutt9089]

This movie is based on a book by Herbert Asbury with the same title published in 1927. Although, the events were fictional except the Draft Riots some of the characters, and names of the gangs are listed in the book. It was a good book. Just a little tough to read due to language and slang of the times.

[@TheOffkilter]

Yeah Madcat Maggie, Bill the Butcher(real name William Poole who liked to gouge out eyes apparently), the Dead Rabbits, Bowery Boys and Plug Uglies were apparently real people. Also Bills last words are supposedly accurate to William Poole as well. Seems 19th Century NY was just as wild as any tale conjured up in the Wild West.

[@asheradensein]

Many people say that this isn't Scorsese's finest film, and that may be true technically, but it is by far my favorite. The intensity of the characters, the performances, and the time period; all that combined definitely adds up to more than just the sum of its parts for me.

[@michaeldavidfigures9842]

I can't agree with that more. I honestly believe that the themes dealt with in this motion picture transcend cinema and have attained a type of spiritual quality on their own. The draft riots is one of the most obscure and poorly understood periods in American history. There are lessons from them and from this film which beg to be taken seriously and considered diligently. This is exactly the sort of scenario from which we derive the quote; "Those who do not remember the past are destined to repeat it."

[@ca9968]

One of Daniel Day Lewis` great performances is as Gerry Conlon in a film from 1993 called "In The Name Of The Father"...definitely worth a look at!

[@drewf8619]

@TBR Schmitt I've NEVER commented on a reaction video; but please! If you want more Daniel Day-Lewis... Watch 'Last of the Mohicans' followed by 'There will be blood'... I assure you, you will find both movies amazing *and* you will see the ridiculous range of Mr. Day-Lewis... All that being said, pretty please (with a cherry on top), watch 'Last of the Mohicans' first... Not only is it one of the best movies ever made (imo) there are almost zero reaction videos for it... Anyone who has seen 'Last of the Mohicans' and agrees they should watch it; please upvote

[@murrayroodbaard207]

I honestly believe Daniel Day Lewis is in the top 5 of best actors of all time, maybe top 3. The guy can do everything and just disappears in his roles. A shame he has done so few parts in the end.

[@matthewdunham1689]

He's so intense!!!!

[@sonnyhenriksen9398]

I agree. Even so, his performance in this, reminds me SO much of DeNiro in his prime.

[@Redsdelight]

He is. No doubt.

[@notthestatusquo7683]

@@dash4800 His role as Lincoln is on par with those two

[@redjakOfficial]

He's of that kind of chameleon actors that have such range you don't recognize them from one movie to another (Gary Oldman also comes to mind). He totally carries this one. I don't know if it's because it's a Scorcese movie, but his facial expressions and acting kind of remind me of de Niro in this one.

[@dilligaf1421]

another great DDL film nobody has seemed to mention is called "My left foot" about a young man with severe cerebal palsy who becomes a famous artist

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

Also a true story. The film is a biopic of real author Christy Brown

[@stevemccullagh36]

I see there's a lot of praise for DDL in the comments but for me the best performance in the whole film is Brendan Gleeson. He's tremendous, as he always is. Speaking of which, you should react to "In Bruges". I think you'll really enjoy it.

[@YoureMrLebowski]

mr gleeson is amazing, In Bruges is great. hell, he's great in Lake Placid!

[@SoaringTrumpet]

I'm a big fan of Gleeson, he's always fantastic in movies ranging from In Bruges, as mentioned above, to something such as 28 Days Later!

[@dudlEEk]

sure, as always, he has so many memorable roles.

[@tenzinmutuzaki8228]

In Bruges is freaking awesome. Great dark comedy.

[@FuryOfCalderon]

Speaking of Gleeson, The Guard is an excellent movie too.

[@richardzinns5314]

This is my favorite Daniel Day Lewis performance. When the movie came out, I read that Dickens, who wrote so much about the terrible conditions in the slums of London, went on his 1842 American tour to see the Five Points neighborhood, and stated that these were the worst slums he had ever seen. I know that the fire department stuff is at least essentially accurate, and of course the New York draft riots and the political reign of Boss Tweed. I think this is one of Scorsese's greatest movies.

[@IH8YH]

The common misconception about "ye olde tymes" is the life expectancy. "he should be dead 10 years ago" ... actually, people got just as old as they do today, but infant mortality was MUCH higher back then too, lowering the average life expectancy by A LOT.

[@NJAsmodeus1]

Scrolled through the comments a long time to find this. Was sure someone would point it out or I was going to. Death grades on a curve. Once you lived past like 7 you were much more likely to reach a “normal” age of 70-90. Women were baby factories because the likelihood that you were losing the child to some illness was huge.

[@IH8YH]

@@NJAsmodeus1 or due to complications during birth too. a lot of babies (and mothers) died because of this.

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

I thought exactly the same thing.

[@el34glo59]

We definitely live longer now. More people live longer actually. Let's put it that way. Advances, etc. Just common refrigeration for christ sake changed everything

[@jonathanblaze1648]

Daniel Day-Lewis was robbed of an Oscar for this role. One of the greatest performances I've ever seen.

[@ClubTylerDurden]

"There Will Be Blood" is one of Daniel Day-Lewis's best performances. Highly recommended it.

[@ayearinthelifeofanxietyjoe4413]

Great movie! Your Milkshake I drink it all up.

[@JamesASharp]

Yes. His acting is great in There Will Be Blood. But overall, that movie is boring. His great acting wasn't enough to save that movie. And yes, he deserved to win Best Actor at the Oscars.

[@ragnarok283]

@@JamesASharp Just watch your Marvel movies and stop talking about real ones.

[@JamesASharp]

@@ragnarok283 I'm not even a diehard fan of Marvel or DCEU. 🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣 I'm just not a fan of boring movies. 😴

[@natedoggg2002]

I second this!

[@clash5j]

Leonardo's friend Johnny is played by Henry Thomas who was the little boy in E.T.

[@MicksKicks-]

Whoa great trivia, i actually chose to watch this reaction video over an et reaction video! Crazy!

[@lungfulldrummer8921]

They should know him from midnight mass and the haunting of hill House.

[@americanmutt9089]

Daniel Day Lewis does intensive research for any role he plays. He even studied to be a butcher for this movie. Checkout There Will Be Blood.

[@emperortime4907]

Yeah he did the same for Phantom Thread

[@ahmedhandl7067]

Daniel Day-Lewis acting in this movie is just phenomenal. I remember after watching this move I just research him to what other movies his in and I never get disappointed. Great reaction guys by the way , carry on with the good stuff :)

[@TheGarethLusk]

Such a great film. Lewis is terrifying but so likeable at the same time

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

His morals/ideals are pretty spot on imo

[@tycarne7850]

@@mr.smithgnrsmith7808 You think that someone who murders his way through everyone that dares to cross him has spot on morals? You need help.

[@rug4565]

​@@tycarne7850you forgot to mention the blatant racism, bigotry, and this weird thing of calling himself a "true American" and "Native"

[@joshuaburciaga6395]

"How have you not seen E.T. yet?" Sam That's how WE feel about every movie on your catalog 🤣 But that's why we love your channel. Great reactions and commentary. Love the discussion after the movies and shows. Keep up the great work!

[@snooks5607]

good for reactions to not have seen much. big part of my enjoyment of watching reactions is getting to vicariously relive the first time experience through someone else. and actually, although having seen arguably unhealthy amount of movies (in thousands) I don't think I've seen E.T. either. never really enjoyed movies with kids as protagonists.

[@icarusfalls5422]

Bill is the epitome of the cult of personality. Yes, he's a terrible person. But he has a charisma that's alluring to weak people.

[@Ozai75]

The backdrop was the Draft Riots (Which happened) in New York, especially in the poor places during the Civil War. Rich people could buy deferments for their kids (IE, "pay someone else") to go off and be drafted to fight against the Rebels in what (at the time many) thought was a losing proposition. The Riots broke out because of this and that's why the Military got involved at the end of the film. But yeah, New York was *horridly* corrupt during this time.

[@maceomaceo11]

"during this time"?

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

From what I read of the period, the Draft Riots seem to be a rare time when nativists and ethnic gangs actually fought on the same side. Dead Rabbits fought beside the Plug Uglies who, despite their portrayal in the film, were actually nativists, not Irish. Goes to show how unpopular the draft was.

[@davidm1926]

​@@ansionnachbeagrioga5260 New York City was in an interesting position. It was a hub for the cotton trade, so had particular economic ties to the South. That led to divided opinions on the Civil War that you wouldn't find in Brooklyn, for example. Other Union cities had draft riots, but not on the scale of NYC.

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

@@davidm1926 I also found it interesting that Britain, despite being anti slavery, refused to side against the south or stop trading with them because, as you pointed out, southern cotton was highly valued.

[@godofthisshit]

@@ansionnachbeagrioga5260 Cotton remained the U.S biggest export I think until WW2.

[@stonepasta5296]

Bringing out the Dead by Martin Scorsese with Nicholas Cage is such a hidden gem. You should check it out.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Yes! One of my all time favourite films. A spiritual sequel to Taxi Driver too.

[@edr9576]

I love that movie! Doesn’t get enough attention. Also The Color of Money.

[@a1superfantastic]

IMHO, Lewis' career performances peaked with "My Left Foot," but it wasn't a Hollywood hit so it would never win in a poll. Barring 'Gangs' and 'Left Foot,' my money is on 'There Will Be Blood,' and maybe 'Lincoln' as an honorable mention.

[@nationalcoasternews5798]

6:32 this shot always makes me laugh since Daniel day Lewis played Lincoln 10 years later

[@karlmoles6530]

Having the film end with the New York Draft Riots was a brilliant decision.

[@adamwarlock1]

I feel it has a lot in common with the end of West Side Story: the gangs let themselves think their little bit of turf was the whole world and then found out they were wrong.

[@theRappinSpree]

Not very accurate though, the Navy never shelled NYC & not that many rioters were killed

[@dbstooge]

I was at a recording session for some pick up ADR lines with Cameron Diaz before this was released. We had Martin Scorcese and the film editor on an ISDN connection directing from NYC and Canada while she recorded in LA. She also had her dialect coach listening in or in studio, I can't remember now, to make sure her accent stayed accurate. About a two hour setup for a half hour recording session.

[@godofthisshit]

@Roddly ISDN connection. That's a throwback.

[@tonyyul703]

The reason for all these different "Gangs" was because the people couldn't afford a local police force, and most of the two where often bought off by rival gangs...

[@bdog1323]

I always find it amazing that at the end of the movie the 2 main characters were buried in Brooklyn. I know people say or message me "Brooklyn is part of NYC" but back in the day they are portraying, Brooklyn was it's own city and wasn't part of NYC until the very end of the 19th century, 1898 or 1899.

[@positivelynegative9149]

The most realistic part of this story is the rich guy talking about pitting the poor against each other for the benefit of the rich.

[@redjakOfficial]

Surprisingly, a lot of this movie is historically correct.

[@reliic]

Daniel killed it, and as NewYorker the ending with the Twin Towers rocked me. :-(

[@alankingsley2916]

Fantastic reaction, as always. You do some of the best editing on KZbin! Historical stuff: Bill the Butcher was a real person, although this is a fictionalization of him (the real-life gang leader was Bill Poole, not Bill Cutting). Tammany was also a real politician and was infamous for his underhanded tactics. The riot at the end was real, as well, and nearly burned NYC to the ground. It’s kind of crazy that it’s been all but forgotten. Gangs of New York is based on a book of the same name that is considered nonfiction, though how much is accurate is up for debate. It is largely pulling information from the newspapers of the time, which were filled with lurid gossip, exaggeration, and outright lies. It’s a neat book, and captured Scorsese’s attention in the 1970s. He always dreamed of making it into a movie and, although the final product is messy, he remains very proud of this film. I’ve never thought it was up to the caliber of Goodfellas or Raging Bull, but DDLs performance is second-to-none and it really spotlights a unique period in American history.

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

Also, the Plug Uglies weren't Irish, they were nativists. Chinatown didn't exist yet. And the Irish didn't become instant citizens upon joining the Army, it just sped up the process.

[@matthaft2048]

I always loved how at the beginning when the big fight happens everyone tosses their hats in the air like a graduation ceremony 😅

[@a1superfantastic]

I was lucky enough to have met Martin Scorcese during a Q&A at Ohio State while I was a student there, and my question wasn't about his then-newly made film Cape Fear, but rather "Please settle the debate about the pronunciation of your last name." I got a laugh and he said, "Okay, it's SCOR-SESS-SEE. Not SCOR-ZAYZEE, and please not SCOR-SEEZE. SCOR-SESS-SEE. Spread the word." Big laugh.

[@LastlyMore]

It's too bad Daniel Day-Lewis retired. He's just too good, to just let that talent go by the wayside. Even at his age now or in the future there always be roles for him to play. Well I wish him the best, live a good healthy life. Thank you DDL for the work you have done in this craft called acting.

[@Mr_Incognito113]

He retired before and came out of retirement for this film

[@justinatest9456]

I normally can't stand intro music on youtube, and skip both the intro, and then all of the opening dialogue on reaction videos as a result. Your intro is actually pleasant and calming and sets the tone properly for your personalities. I'm not wording well here, but I like your intro music and dialogue. You two are doing great.

[@hippiechic6772]

Your reactions and commentary for "Gang's of New York" is fantastic . I loved this so much it is definitely in my favorites list . This was bloody brilliant and the Gang's of New York is my favorite Martin and Daniel Day Lewis film. The script , scenes , and locations all had me invested so deeply... I love this film. I really appreciate both of your reactions and commentary for this . Thank you both and I look forward to many more .✌😁

[@davidmeir9348]

Not one of Scorcese best, but every scene with Daniel Day Lewis is an absolute highlight and scene stealer. He is just se mesmerizing. Another standout is Brendan Gleeson.

[@coolhive2941]

Daniel Day Lewis was my favorite actor of all time until he retired. I was so bummed to hear that at the time. The man is in a class by himself.

[@taylorpiercey3190]

This is the best reaction channel on KZbin. Been subbed since Alien. Congratulations on all the success. You two deserve it.

[@yinyang8381]

Daniel Day-Lewis is a master-class actor. So phenomenal. He retired a few years back. Sad day for acting. My other two favorite Daniel Day-Lewis movies are The Last of the Mohicans (1992) and Lincoln (2012). The Last of the Mohicans takes place during the French and Indian War (1754-1763). But it's his performance as Abraham Lincoln that is my favorite. He IS Lincoln. As a Civil War history fan, here are some more Civil War films/miniseries you may like: The Blue and the Gray (1982). A 3-part miniseries starring Gregory Peck as Abraham Lincoln. North and South. 3 miniseries in 1985, 1986, and 1994. Based on the novel trilogy by John Jakes, it stars a very young, pre-Dirty Dancing Patrick Swayze. Gettysburg (1993). Starring Jeff Daniels, Martin Sheen, and Sam Elliott. Ride with the Devil (1999). Starring Tobey Maguire. Gods and Generals (2003). A prequel to 1993's Gettysburg starring Jeff Daniels and Robert Duvall.

[@clevelandbci9562]

*"Other than killing his dad, he's been pretty nice to him."* - TBR Schmidt

[@zatoichi1]

Good to have a Scorsese poll... the man is a master. Each film is a homerun, at worst a double and never a strikeout. On your poll, is After Hours directed by Scorsese? Also, have you already seen Raging Bull? I also noticed Age of Innocence was missing. I consider that one almost a companion piece to Gangs. It shows the nineteenth century world of Park Avenue while Gangs shows Five Points. Keep up the great reviews you two!

[@TBRSchmitt]

kzbin.info/www/bejne/r2i4pX-Ia9pgoJY we did Raging Bull!

[@JesseJ.Speigner]

@@TBRSchmitt your wife had the perfect reaction to the we are burying alot of votes comment.... Lol fucking politicians

[@sunshinebutterfly4654]

Daniel Day-Lewis was also on "the age of innocence." Another film by Martin Score-sez-ee officially pronouced according to his publicist lol 😄

[@bruceheckerman7343]

My wife and I were collecting the top 200 books of all time. The tiniest one was one about this period. Scorcesi kept this book in his pocket while filming this movie.

[@georgedepalma429]

Amazing performance by Daniel Day-Lewis, his brilliance as an actor was on full display. Shame he retired, but I guess the stories you read about how extreme he took method acting must take a toll. Great movie, great reaction.

[@jessesandoval9126]

Another great film is "Mystic River" Directed by Clint Eastwood. I think its been suggested. Great cast, Sean Penn, Tim Robbins, Kevin Bacon

[@apatterson984]

Great film, when was Leo saying the monologue half way through towards end, one things he mentioned is Ironworkers the one that built New York. My family has been in the trade for 80 plus years. I have appreciation for this film.

[@Nsayshabol1]

Hi guys. Nsayshabol here (pronounced N-Say-Sha-Bowl). Love the way you guys do your reactions. This is a great film. And yes, based in history. Five Points, NY is a real place. William "Bill the Butcher" Cutting was based on a man named William Poole, born in Jersey & buried in New York. You can look up his grave stone. Boss Tweed was a real Democratic Politicia, who ruled over Tammany Hall. Even Amsterdam Vallon is based on an Irishman named John Morrissey. I absolutely LOVE movies based in actual history. Glad you guys did this one. One of my faves for years. Thank you ❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥❤️‍🔥

[@jokester4824]

It is quite a shame Daniel Day has retired from acting because he is honestly that good that he can play in anything and play anyone and you're in for a show for sure!

[@Amaraldo]

Daniel Day Lewis is great in everything but in There will be Blood he is truly amazing.

[@coreyhendricks9490]

20 years of greatness, especially Leonardo Dicaprio Cameron Diaz & Daniel Day-Lewis, cool reaction as always Schmitt & Samantha, you both take care

[@petersabourin1276]

Daniel Day Lewis is the best. I would highly recommend him as Daniel Plainview in There Will Be Blood. Slam dunk oscar win for best actor in that role.

[@Ragnar6000]

The Warriors {1979) best gang movie ever!

[@joekane622]

+1 for The Warriors, gang film set in newyork at the height of gang activity based loosely on the Iliad. You'll see one or two familiar faces from films you seen previously on this channel.

[@willthorburn1985]

Also the best beat em up video game ever

[@tawnieriekena7]

Disagree. A Clockwork Orange is the best gang film ever.

[@Chris_34]

Sad to see The King Of Comedy only got 6% in your poll as that's one of my favourite Scorsese/De Niro movies. I'm sure you'll get around to it, eventually. Nice reaction, guys👍

[@porgyt7177]

I have to admit this shocked me. KoC is an Amazing film! I have to guess this movie Choice here (GoNY) was not really much about Scorsese as a director. DDL performance was the best thing about this film, imo. And that's just because he was bonkers. Give me Robert bonkers over Daniel bonkers any day ;) .

[@kenlangston3451]

James vs Cinema did a reaction to The King of Comedy last week. It makes a nice companion piece to the 2019 Joker movie as Todd Phillips lifted entire scenes from it.

[@Rian-zf7ye]

Daniel Day Lewis as Abraham Lincoln is actual perfection.

[@DrewD55]

Fantastic review!!! Gangs is one of my favorites, and you guys gave a GREAT review. VERY well done. I've watched you guys before, but with this one, you guys have earned yourselves a subscriber. Keep up the great work!

[@Strider91]

The Five Points Riots are one of those fun things from US History that we never talk about. It remains one (and the first) of only 3 times a sitting US president had to issue a shot to kill order for our military on US soil in order to restore order. The navy even had to bombard the city as you saw in the show. If fact, it all pretty much went down, exactly as you saw in the movie. Historians still don't have a precise number on how many people died. . . . .

[@derred723]

"fun?" I wouldn't consider the events surrounding the civil war fun.

[@theawesomeman9821]

Washington ordered protesters shot during the Whisky riots after independence.

[@markhamstra1083]

Far from exactly as you see in the movie. For example, while the precise number of dead in the New York draft riots (which were not confined to the Five Points) is unknown, historians are generally in agreement that the number is about 120, not the thousands portrayed in the movie and the book on which it was based.

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

The navy didn't bombard the city. That's the film taking dramatic license. The militia may hanve used some controlled artillery.

[@Nsayshabol1]

For another BASED ON REAL EVENTS MASTERPIECE, starring Daniel Day Lewis, please review THE CRUCIBLE. Based on the Salem Witch trials. It also stars Wynona Ryder.

[@coreyrees840]

Daniel day Lewis performance in this movie in easily one of the best acting performances of all time imo and this is one of the best movies ever as well

[@Brooklyn_Bleek]

Jesus, Daniel Day Lewis movies are ridiculously insane. On a whim, I rented Last of the Mohicans from the library and was stunned as a teenager. *But, IF I had to recommend one movie of his, it would be "In The Name Of The Father". It's based on a damned true story that'll make you so f'n mad...But, Great Reactions, BTW!

[@Vort317545]

Daniel day Lewis as a Method actor stayed in Character on and off the set for months . There are behind the scene accounts of Bill the Butcher stealing props from the set. 😆 Lewis stayed in Character so much. Cast mates feared for his sanity. Even Daniel has stated in interviews. It took him a few months after shooting. To come back to his true self.

[@redjakOfficial]

Kind of an extreme method, but it shows. He carries that movie.

[@JamesASharp]

It's called being possessed. 🤷🏿‍♂️

[@CluelessMorgan]

Daniel Day Lewis is so effin amazing… I hope you’ll watch “My Left Foot” at some point.

[@I-Am-Batman_1988]

Some of my favorite movies is due to scenes held by just conversation, for this movie it's the scene when bill and Amsterdam when he's talking about his dad. Ranks right up there with Troy and the hidden convo between Achilles and King Prium.

[@davidknight2104]

The ending of this film at the graveyard where you see New York through time always gives me goosebumps

[@herrzimm]

Quite literally, pick ANY movie with Daniel Day Lewis in it, and you will find a masterpiece of acting and story-telling. Mostly because of his skill as an actor, but also because of his skill at picking the right movies to be attached to. He doesn't pick them just for the money, or the prestige of being in X-number of movies over Y-number of years. He will wait YEARS between movies until just the right story, with just the right script, with just the right director/producer, and the right cast BEFORE accepting an offer. And it pays off in movies that clearly startle you with just how well made and engaging they are. I can't think of a single movie with him in it that failed to amaze me. But if I had to pick "just one"? I would pick "In the Name of The Father". (1993)

[@TPF1138]

I often equate the climax of "gangs..." with the sword fight in "The Life and Death of Colonel Blimp" (a movie revered by Scorsese), which spends time on the meticulous preparation and etiquette of a duel, only for the camera to drift away and up and out as the actual sword fight commences. This is a strategy deployed throughout that movie as a whole in fact (indeed it is it's entire architecture), to create a degree of ambiguity about its central character, and service the film's real intent at illustrating inter-genrational incomprehension. "Gangs" isn't really doing the same thing, but its rendering of the climax of the conflict between Vallon and The Butcher is similarly counterintuitive, swallowed up as it is by the tide of history (specifically the Draft Day Riots ). Theirs is a forgotten conflict in effect, rendered deliberately insignificant and anticlimactic. It's a bold choice, since it can have an alienating effect on the viewer, who might feel cheated, but it's crucial in illustrating the manner in which the blood and violence of history is swallowed up by time. An idea repeated by the film's final image of the city transitioning from 1863 to 2002. The past buried beneath "the steel and glass canyons" of the present.

[@viniciusbraga1605]

Daniel Day - Lewis best performances: "My Left Foot", "There Will Be Blood", "In The Name of the Father", "Lincoln"...

[@ryanritchey2498]

Daniel Day Lewis' performance in "There Will Be Blood" is exceptional and I personally love that movie. Super slow burn but really amazing storytelling and cinematography.

[@UnlicensedOkie]

Y’all had to post this at 4:30 in the morning? I was just getting ready for bed 🤣 Now I’m gonna be up for a while longer

[@renemies78]

"There Will Be Blood". Holy shit. Daniel Day Lewis is incredible. Loved this review.

[@neildonley9626]

It was said that Daniel Day-Lewis got into his character, "Bill The Butcher" at the beginning of shooting and stayed there during the entire filming of the movie and was starting to scare people on the sets.

[@JnEricsonx]

He also had to shave his head afterward because the state of his hair was beyondhorrible.

[@kyur3813]

6:30 - I just realised this scene is funny on a meta level, because Daniel Day-Lewis would later play Abraham Lincoln in a movie directed by Steven Spielberg.

[@silentreactor97]

I hope you eventually do Cape Fear! De Niro is absolutely sadistic and terrifying in that film!

[@losingstreak415]

This is, by far, my favorite Daniel Day Lewis film and performance. There Will Be Blood is a must for you guys to watch as well. A little slower but still a great performance by Lewis

[@sunsetdreamer68]

For a movie about gangs in more modern day newyork you cant go wrong with either The Warriors or The Wanderers, both great films

[@salvadorjimenez2872]

You've already done one of my three favorite Daniel Day-Lewis vehicles. I hope you consider the other two: The Last of The Mohicans & There Will Be Blood. I'm glad Samantha is getting a list together. Daniel Day-Lewis is a legend who gives a powerhouse performance in pretty much everything he's done. Other favorites that didn't make my top 3 are also worth a watch: In The Name Of The Father, & Lincoln. A shame he's retired.

[@lucaschitwood4305]

Love this movie. Bill is one of the Greatest Characters ever.

[@civildefense]

You should watch "There Will Be Blood" if you want to see more Daniel Day-Lewis.

[@Brian316ful]

First of all Great Reaction, this is one of my top ten movies and I don't see enough reactions for it. My favorite Irony in this film is Daniel Day Lewis throwing a knife at Abe Lincoln's picture and then 10 years later Daniel ends up playing Lincoln in 2012 and winning Best Actor of the Year for that great role. I highly recommend Lincoln.

[@jeffreiland7463]

I didn't scroll thru all the comments, so I hope that this hasn't been said before. ----- The story goes that Daniel Day-Lewis read the script for Pulp Fiction and wanted the part of Vincent Vega, and the producers wanted him to do it. Travolta's career was languishing at the time. But Tarantino had always had Travolta in mind and won the battle. I'm curious about how a technician like Day-Lewis and a fly-by-the-seat-of-your-pants director like Tarantino would have clicked.

[@trumphatesyou]

"The Last Temptation of Christ" was also a Scorsese film.

[@williamjamesrapp7356]

THE MAIN CHARACTERS WERE REAL the base story line was loosely REAL and YES, The United States NAVY and ARMY **DID** Fire on the citizens of the City to smash the gang wars. Many years ago this Movie was Played on the HISTORY CHANNEL along with discussion of the events.

[@ansionnachbeagrioga5260]

You're not wrong, but at the same time I wouldn't reference or use the History Channel for anything. That channel is a joke.

[@aleatharhea]

We don't know exactly what a "native" New York accent sounded like back then, but Danial Day Lewis did a lot of research and put together an accent that's likely close, garnering praise from an accent coach I subscribe to. You should see him portray Abraham Lincoln in Lincoln. And There Will Be Blood is another good period drama where he played a ruthless character, a wildcatter this time.

[@mudbutt42]

My favorite part of this movie is Bill talking to Amsterdam in the bedroom with the American Flag, Amazing stuff right there

[@andreaschmall5560]

You never saw There Will Be Blood or The Unbearable Lightness of Being or My Left Foot or Last of The Mohicans or Lincoln or The Crucible ? Not necessarily in that order but Daniel Day Lewis is legendary! Three Best Actor Oscars well deserved.

[@bigpace]

2am and I thank you so much for this content.

[@MyraJean1951]

The Irish woman singing across the screen is Maura O'Connell, a wonderful Irish singer. It was such a thrill to see her appear here!

[@tecno8335]

Never change the intro music, it's sets the vibe fr. Love yall

[@bigpace]

Cant wait for more movies with Lewis. There Will Be Blood is one I have watch multiple times. It also has Paul Dano who is another great actor

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

SEVERELY overrated film

[@johnmorris8444]

There will be blood is one of the few films I will watch everytime it’s on no matter where it is in the movie. Came out the same year as no country for old men and was sandwiched between 2 years with no good movies so it really stands out.

[@FrancoisDressler]

Best film of the 21st century so far.

[@jessharvell1022]

calling him martin instead of marty cracked me up, if only because it sounds so serious. fun reaction as usual guys. definitely scorsese's most ambitious film in terms of scale and setting - not even his other pre 1950s period pieces really come close - but for me it never really comes off. despite all the attention to historical detail there's something a little too broad and stagey about it, especially the not always great accents etc. (DDL is incredible as per though.) but really you can't go wrong with basically any scorsese movie starting with mean streets. they're not always great (a few of them aren't even particularly good), but they're always * interesting * if nothing else.

[@jessharvell1022]

also you're right: boss tweed and his tammany hall political machine were among the most historically corrupt ever, far more dangerous than a man like bill. they ruled over new york from the 1850s until the 1930s (though they began when america was barely a country in the late 1780s), basically when FDR decided to squash them.

[@pythoscheetah2553]

Everyone is lavishing (very deserved) praise on Daniel Day-Lewis, but I do want to say that this is the movie that finally made me respect Leonardo DiCaprio as an actor, after rolling my eyes at him for years after Titanic

[@edwinmachado7964]

Man I get in the feels listening to his monologue about his father