Gangs of New York

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  1. Angel Without Wings's Avatar

    Angel Without Wings said: September 06, 2010 05:57 AM

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    What an awesome film. Saw it for the second time. Now I am not Irish or American(not even close to those) and it left me with my mouth open. I don't know why I like it so much. And the ending is so beautiful especially the music. Here:
     

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    cupoftea said: September 06, 2010 10:06 AM

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    Leonardo di caprio has imo become a very good actor . I too liked gangs of new york.
     

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    Angel Without Wings said: September 06, 2010 11:13 AM

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    Yeah it was very great. And Leo was good too.
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    Dave Strider said: September 06, 2010 12:31 PM

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    The opening battle scene was epic, I like this movie alot.
    when the union's inspiration through the worker's blood shall run,
    there can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun,
    yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?
    but the union makes us strong.
     

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    Divided said: September 06, 2010 12:33 PM

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    @-Kassandros- You saw it on TV and you are from Greece
    KM
     

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    Dave Strider said: September 06, 2010 12:34 PM

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    Don't be silly, he's greek, he can't afford a TV
    when the union's inspiration through the worker's blood shall run,
    there can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun,
    yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?
    but the union makes us strong.
     

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    skh1 said: September 06, 2010 12:37 PM

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    Loosely (very loosely) based on fact. Look up this book: Low Life, Lures & Snares of Old New York by Luc Sante
     

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    Angel Without Wings said: September 06, 2010 12:53 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by skh1 View Post
    Loosely (very loosely) based on fact. Look up this book: Low Life, Lures & Snares of Old New York by Luc Sante
    Ok. Thanks for the info.
    @Divided: Bingo. But how do you know?
    @Vladimir Fred-nin: For your info: I have a huge plasma full-hd TV, 3 computers(one of which is a laptop), my fridge is always full with tasty food, I live in the suburbs of the most beautiful city in the world were there's so many beautiful gardens, my home has large bedrooms and a huge living room, I live close to the most beautiful girl in the world, I have countless videogames, trust-worthy friends and a blu-ray player. Life is beautiful, eh?


    And yeah, I consider myself rich
     

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    Dave Strider said: September 06, 2010 01:16 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Kassandros- View Post
    @Vladimir Fred-nin: For your info: I have a huge plasma full-hd TV, 3 computers(one of which is a laptop), my fridge is always full with tasty food, I live in the suburbs of the most beautiful city in the world were there's so many beautiful gardens, my home has large bedrooms and a huge living room, I live close to the most beautiful girl in the world, I have countless videogames, trust-worthy friends and a blu-ray player. Life is beautiful, eh?


    And yeah, I consider myself rich
    If only you didn't have an ego, I would want to kill you.
    when the union's inspiration through the worker's blood shall run,
    there can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun,
    yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?
    but the union makes us strong.
     

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    Divided said: September 06, 2010 01:22 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Kassandros- View Post
    @Divided: Bingo. But how do you know?
    I am Greek
    ΕΥΠ to be honest
    KM
     

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    Dr. Croccer said: September 06, 2010 02:43 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Kassandros- View Post
    @Vladimir Fred-nin: For your info: I have a huge plasma full-hd TV, 3 computers(one of which is a laptop), my fridge is always full with tasty food, I live in the suburbs of the most beautiful city in the world were there's so many beautiful gardens, my home has large bedrooms and a huge living room, I live close to the most beautiful girl in the world, I have countless videogames, trust-worthy friends and a blu-ray player. Life is beautiful, eh?


    And yeah, I consider myself rich
    And people wonder why Greece is bankrupt and decadent.
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    Ratzor said: September 06, 2010 03:55 PM

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    One of the best movies from my childhood I had no idea Di Caprio played in it. He rose a little in my eyes just now

     

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    Poach said: September 06, 2010 05:31 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by -Kassandros- View Post
    @Vladimir Fred-nin: For your info: I have a huge plasma full-hd TV, 3 computers(one of which is a laptop), my fridge is always full with tasty food, I live in the suburbs of the most beautiful city in the world were there's so many beautiful gardens, my home has large bedrooms and a huge living room, I live close to the most beautiful girl in the world, I have countless videogames, trust-worthy friends and a blu-ray player. Life is beautiful, eh?
    No, you don't.

    You have a Plasma-Fernseher, 3 Computern, and a Kühlschrank full of tasty Lebensmittel.


    See what I did thar?

    On topic: I too liked Gangs of New York. A well made film.
     

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    Cold said: September 06, 2010 06:52 PM

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    One of the best movies i have ever seen Martin Scorsese is a great movie-maker, hes top 3 imo is :
    1.Gangs of New-York
    2.Shutter Isle
    3.Goodfellas

    keep it up Martin


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    Captain Jin said: September 06, 2010 12:58 PM

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    Gangs was really when Leo first started to transform into the actor that I believe is my favorite today. It was a great movie. And of course Daniel Day Lewis was fantastic as well.
     

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    Angel Without Wings said: September 06, 2010 01:03 PM

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Jin View Post
    Gangs was really when Leo first started to transform into the actor that I believe is my favorite today. It was a great movie. And of course Daniel Day Lewis was fantastic as well.
    Indeed. Thanks must also go to Martin Scorcesse though.
     

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    Carach said: September 07, 2010 10:15 AM

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    Quote Originally Posted by Captain Jin View Post
    Gangs was really when Leo first started to transform into the actor that I believe is my favorite today. It was a great movie. And of course Daniel Day Lewis was fantastic as well.
    why do people keep saying this?

    have none of u seen romeo + juliet?

    THEY COULD HAVE BEEN SO HAPPY TOGETHER!

    that being said; yes, gangs of new york was a good movie. cant really put my finger on why as it always seemed a crazy unrealistic movie to me (doesnt help with the funny outfits of the time - especially 'the Butcher's). the ending was also great as has been said
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    Captain Jin said: September 06, 2010 01:14 PM

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    Well yes, of course.
     

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    Dave Strider said: September 06, 2010 03:58 PM

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    ^ this
    when the union's inspiration through the worker's blood shall run,
    there can be no power greater anywhere beneath the sun,
    yet what force on earth is weaker than the feeble strength of one?
    but the union makes us strong.
     

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    sabaku_no_gaara said: September 06, 2010 04:07 PM

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    If only Cameron diaz wasn't in the movie...

    It would have been perfect without her