Movies Thoughts on this scene in Gangs of New York.

[Takes Two To Tango]

One of the greatest performances ever caught on film.

Masterclass acting.

A legendary scene.

 

[SmoothPies]

Daniel Day Lewis's best work IMO. If that movie came out today, would easily win best picture

 

[ricc505]

Leo is a fine actor, but Lewis is far superior. Wish Bill was left standing at the end of that one

 

[Cole train]

The eagle glass eye is badass

 

[gspieler]

Obviously a masterclass in acting.

 

[HARRISON_3]

I think the craziest thing about that scene is that Amsterdam was stewing in a puddle of his man-goo while talking to Bill.

 

[ufcfan4]

Big fan of that movie if I’m being honest. This scene is one of the best. Also, one of DDL’s best, most memorable performance. Just sort of dominates the screen whenever he is there and no matter what awesome actor he is playing opposite (DiCaps, Brendan Gleason, Reilly, Broadbent, etc.)

Excellent scene that also effectively foreshadows the scene where Amsterdam is thwarted at the victory anniversary party without feeling contrived or heavyhanded. Day Lewis really sells it.

My one complaint for the film is that I think it falls off a bit after that aforementioned turning point scene where Amsterdam’s intentions are revealed. Still remains very solid through the ending but just loses a bit of momentum.