Gangs of New York

This is Martin Scorsese’s biggest and messiest movie. This is a massive and dense history lesson of a largely forgotten moment and series of cultures in America’s largest city. Amidst all the gangs, politicians, historical conflicts, and recreations is the story of a young man’s search for vengeance. The movie’s spilling over the sides, and I imagine that Scorsese’s original four hour cut of the film might have worked better, especially on the back end, but this wealth of riches is so thorou...