I also love how clearly the movie shows that the Butcher has lost touch with what's actually happening. He's forever frozen in 1846, in the moment of his triumph over the Priest. He hasn't the slightest notion of what's coming. It's great storytelling.
That why the end credits sequence was so powerful…showing the skyline of NYC change over 120 years…the grave markers are eventually built over, meaning, they murdered each other and devoted their lives to nothing that had any meaningful impact on NYC…people completely forgotten to time…
@@seethroughlife1481 they are only remembered because of the book Gangs of New York…it wasn’t a positive legacy they left behind..and no, I wouldn’t want to be remembered for being a leader of a criminal gang, thank you…your obviously one who believes that any press is good press….I was making a point and you’re trying to attack me like I should feel bad that I won’t be remembered, sorry, I don’t feel bad that I’m not going to be remembered like the infamous gangster and criminals of the past…Charles Manson will be remembered and I won’t, I’m definitely not envious of that.. That’s a ridiculous analogy you made
@@Gl6619 NYC on the whole was extremely corrupt back then. That's another point the movie was trying to establish, and the book as well obviously. EVERYONE of any value in the city, from the gang leaders to (and especially actually) politicians, they were all dirty. They were rigging elections and everything. The criminals in large part were sucked into the political vacuum and used for muscle even occasionally, and to do things that would otherwise be "too corrupt" for the politicians to do themselves, so from that standpoint I would say they did have a meaningful impact on NYC, but not something that most people would remember. The impactful things that actually did have a memorable effect on the city were done by the politicians who retained the image of being trustworthy and decent but in actuality were not only more corrupt but were more powerful than the criminals by far, and yet Bill the Butcher walked around his own element of that era's NYC as if he literally owned and ran the place. On some level and in some ways he did, the underworld for sure, but the politicians did things that absolutely changed the trajectory and history of NYC forever, whether it was positively or not is debatable.
@@brianmacdonald9726 I read it as a nod of respect as well. He sent an assassin, whom was killed, and the body put on public display. Handled in a straightforward way. Worthy of respect by a man who deals primarily in violence. Hence the logical escalation being a direct assault or 'dust up' to settle the matter once and for all.
If they were worn before the early 1860's, they'd be made out of beaver pelts, which were very water resistant. By the 1860's, the beaver population in North America was nearly trapped to extinction; only the change in men's haberdashery fashions saved the beaver.
It's funny because when i grew up(from 1992), my only recollection of John C.Riley was from "The perfect storm" which is also a serious role. It wasn't until later, like 2020 that i saw him in Stepbrothers, and then stumbled upon his earlier comic parts that i realized he has had more (I think) comic roles than aything else, especially with Tim&Eric.
Don't leave out the Brits in this sequence, Jim Broadbent, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Day-Lewis, as well as Liam Neeson, Stephen Graham AND Brendan Gleeson from Ireland in other scenes, EPIC casting by scorsesee.
@@michaellongstreet5802 nah he got pigeon holed as a funny guy like will farrel, but didn't get the same fame or credit will did, and probably never got the opportunity for big screen films with serious roles when he could have
@@Powd3r81 will Ferrell is wierd, he did a skit as a clown and had kids in cages, seemed very sketchy, and given rumors about him I stopped watching his movies, he kind of does the same role for his acts, stupid comedy
In my years of messing with people, I've learned that when you piss someone off and they begin to cry in the middle of yelling at you, then you're in for a bad time and should pull back.
@@boneytony5041 If they're crying in the middle of messing with them, it implies they've been holding something in for a while, and have just associated your messing with them as directly causal. Usually, people adhere to social norms to hide true intentions behind a veneer of minor deception. Example: If someone upsets you, you imply it's not bothering you by laughing and saying something back. "Haha well I'm sure you're an expert on X, so you've probably got everything all worked out, right?" Think of passive aggressive warfare. But..... If you're messing with someone, and they forego social convention so much, they break down and begin crying while also angry, it implies they have nothing left to lose. If that's the case, other social norms like "I probably shouldn't just kill this person or risk going to jail for life" then go out the window as well. So now, you mess with a person who has literally nothing to lose or gain. They're free to do anything, including hurting you. My point is: Most people who mess with other people do so, because deep down they understand that most people have something to lose, and so they are in no real danger. They live only by the consent of people who have better things to do. But when that's lost, and you tap in to the anger of a person who has lost all sense of purpose and self-preservation....then you're in a lot of trouble. I think most people in modern times have absolutely NO idea how lucky they are, and how absolutely besides-the-point their existence is. Our flesh is fragile, and it only takes one bullet. Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. It only takes one bad day, and a lapse of judgement. So if the proverbial "you" mess with someone and they get so frustrated they begin yelling and crying.....a deeper, baser part of your sense of self preservation should send of signals saying "Hey...dumbass.....you should probably stop messing with this person, or you're going to get yourself killed." It's when a person is either too dumb, or too stubborn to heed that warning where you end up with societies of people who on average die before they reach 30.
If you want to see him in something like that, try Cyrus featuring Jonah Hill. It's like a dramedy, but a little more serious. It's not as intense as Gangs of NY though.
He has had tons of serious rolls, I first saw him in boogie nights that’s how I got introduced to him. Although the character was goofy the movie overall was kind of a comedic drama
Daniel Day Lewis is freaking terrifying in this movie. That bit where he starts fake crying about the rabbit then his glaze ices back over immediately. I guarantee he's just a wee bit nuts in real life.
@@24tommyst It goes beyond acting to him. He is the kind of person who doesn't ever leave character even when the entire cast and crew break for lunch. Nobody gets into it as much as he does, you call it a good actor. I call it a wee bit nuts. I mean, it benefits him, he is arguably the greatest male actor that we've ever had, but that doesn't take away from what I said. You almost have to be a little bit crazy to take it from merely "acting" which anybody can do if they have the patience to memorize a script and dedicating a few months of your life to BE someone else uninterrupted. Nope, I meant what I said.
Can't look at John C. Reilly without thinking of Dr. Steve Brule. "We're down here today in New Rork City place called Five Proints, and it smells real BAD down here haha"
I gotta give props to the actor behind Lewis as he starts to fake cry, he’s looking confused like “why is the Butcher crying?”, then once Bill says the serious “is that understood?”, he realizes he’s only kidding and gives a subtle nod as if to say “duh, Bill wouldn’t cry”. Pretty brilliant little detail there.
Costumes, sets and music - this movie really is a form of time travel and it makes that last scene where you witness the transformation of the NY skyline so fascinating - all the themes in this movie are timeless and create a sort of melancholy.
DDL's rage shining through in the look he gives just after he's fake crying how it begins with just that left eye and morphs into him collecting himself....is so menacing
One of my favorite all time movies. I bought it immediately when it came out. I was like 17 and remember crying at the end of it especially as someonw that is from NYC and moved to FL like 25 years ago. To know the origins of the city and how time erases all of us.
Who won that year? I can't remember. Also I think he deserved the Oscar for this performance over the Lincoln performance. Even though it was brilliant too
I'm curious about that accent, though -- it's positively weird. Did someone do the research and a dialect coach determine that that's what a New Yorker of the mid-19th century would sound like?
@@Gorilla_Jones I think the point is that JohnC Reilly NOT having model looks is exactly why he barely gets the recognition he deserves I agree with you, but for some reason the population wants hot people to have the spot light only
If he looked like Pitt he'd probably not get the roles he has gotten in his career, he'd be typecasted into a hero or such, if you change anything about him you no longer have what he brings, so yeh I feel he's underrated when people talk about actors but he defo shines because of who he is, not who he could be.
Ever seen deepfakes in which they've put a famous actor's face over the face of a less famous actor? The performance immediately goes up, half the acting is in subtle facial expressions which only some faces are better at than others. I think the reason you think highly of John C. Reilly's performance is because the chubby bear stare he got. Which fits the character and comes off as great acting.
A real powerhouse movie with outstanding acting. But if you ever find yourself wanting to garrot someone, don't try it like Leo's character, especially on a bigger stronger enemy or you will end up dead. If you don't get it twisted behind their head it is very easy for them to get a hand on to the side and free themselves. The U.S. Spec. Ops standard is to immediately twist the two handles while you simultaneously turn your back to the bad guy with the handles behind your head and then carry him around the room on your back while he chokes to death (a U.S. Force Recon Marine vet.).
Great acting you probably missed - When Bill is pretending to cry McGloin can not see his face and begins to look towards him in shock that this mighty and dangerous character is breaking down in tears. Only when Bill returns his voice to normal does McGloin see what he was doing and the look of confusion leaves his face. Nice.
Hard to believe John C Reilly went from this to Holmes… But then again, that’s a testament to his versatility. He’s done some very interesting roles here and there, I would like to see him work more in future films.
He's in a ton of good movies, some of which are critically acclaimed. Boogie Nights, The Thin Red Line, Magnolia, The Aviator, Step Brothers, The Lobster, Tale of Tales
3:21 I would have loved more backstory (maybe even a separate movie) about the the guy in the green topcoat with brown trim, a brown cravat, and brown top hat. Who are you and why do you haunt and taunt us so?
He's known to do that with most if not all his films. He routinely does method acting which is basically embracing the character even outside of filming (whether in the studio or personal life). It can be stressful for the production crew because often the actor will stay in character even outside of shooting. DDL has made several production members feel a little awkward doing this. He's never violent or wants to hurt anyone, but he's obviously a COMPLETELY different personality. He's of course not the only actor that does this. Other well named actors like Jim Carey, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger (so much it led to his death), Angelina Jolie, Hilary Swank, DeNiro (actually became a taxi driver and legit boxed for roles), and Billy Bob Thorton who actually started drinking heavily prior to Bad Santa (he was legit drunk/hungover in a lot of scenes).
Something I just noticed about this scene. Jack never gets to look at him while he’s an adult. Meaning that it’s not a personal kill. More so that him choking jack out represents the dead rabbits getting their revenge for his treachery.
the step brothers role made it so i cant take this guy series in any other films, when DiCaprio starts choking him i start laughing because of the funny face he makes and it reminds me of "step brothers" last time i watch "the perfect storm" I laughed during his death scene because the grimacing death faces he is making reminds me of "step brothers"
If you watch Gary Lewis (McGloin) behind DDL at 1:03, he looks confused at first, but at 1:09 after Bill says "is that understood?" he moves his mouth as if he's either uncomfortable or trying to hold in a chuckle
I’ll agree with the first two, Braveheart was a good movie but I don’t know a few scenes were really could see Mel Gibson was trying to direct all the attention to himself. And a few times their attempts at comedy was comedy out of modern times not the comedy in 14th century but it was good, just not in the same league as Gangs, and Shawshank
He is the best actor of all time, it goes to show how the overrated Oscar award is a sham, Hollywood couldn’t allow him to walk away with another one. He retired from acting with 3 Oscar awards, he would have had more if the award was truly based on skill alone!
@@82dupont Of all time? Really? I had no idea. So you've watched Anton Walbrook, Ralph Richardson, Raymond Massey, Alan Bates, Ryszard Cieslak, Ralph Fiennes? Or is he perhaps the greatest of the ones you've seen?
@@rickrose5377 …The greatest all time by definition means there are other greats. He is simply at the top, doesn’t mean any slight toward others. Tom Brady is considered GOAT QB, doesn’t mean, Joe, Unitas, Marino aren’t great. Gretzky is considered GOAT in hockey, doesn’t mean there weren’t other greats. Beatles are considered greatest band, yet there were other great bands. You get my point, there are good actors, great actors and then there is Daniel Day Lewis.
My nieces say the same thing, they always ask "is he dead?" If I fall asleep. Just me, they don't do it for their grandparents or older family members, just 30 something uncle Steve and the worst part is they seem let down when they find out I'm still kickin.
Im prob gonna catch some flak for this, but i totally agree that John C Reilly needs more serious roles Because then he wouldnt be in comedy roles, which would be a blessing
Daniel Day-Lewis was so convincing with the request of finding the "murderer of this little rabbit!!". What a great acting performance-so sinister and lordish
One of the best movies i ever saw in the cinema. It also completly changed my mind about Leonardo di Caprio as a actor. I wasnt expecting that when i go to the cinema, because the girls wanted me to go with them into this movie.
Some things I would consider here.. this was during the 1840s when farmers were slowly switching to factory work, secondly New York was being flooded with thousands of immigrants a day and these people were dirt poor, sick as hell, and were basically starving because jobs were rare , too make matters even worse people were rioting left and right for example the Astor Place Riot so native new yorkers were not very welcoming to immigrants especially the British and the Irish. Those that were able to find work got the bare minimum so given that historical context I can only assume the reason why Jack was using what appears to be a small shitty version of a Deringer Model 1842 that was used by the Navy at that time i can assume that the police were not going to give an Irishman of all people anything nice especially something as advanced as a revolver
@@intihumala9087 This was during the 1863. The Civil War was on and they depicted the NY Draft Riots in the film. Definitely should have had a revolver by that point.
@@YoungTroy23 but you're forgetting rivalry between Italians and Irish, even in this film the Natives are Italian so why would they give an Irishman a revolver considering how much they were discriminated against? Even today in NYC all firefighters are Irish and all cops are Italian.. thats how far it goes back,.
@@intihumala9087 the Natives aren’t responsible for equipping the police force. It’s the police chief who answers to the mayor. To maintain order I sincerely doubt they would under-equip their staff in the name of prejudice. At that point they wouldn’t have hired him at all.
@@YoungTroy23 Bill the Butcher had the mayor and the police under his hand plus in real life he was a political leader. It was because of Bill that Happy Jack became chief of police in exchange for his loyalty to the natives. Bill even brings it up in the scene where him and Jack are sitting in the bar talking about the Dead Rabbits.
I have heard that Brits say the New York accent is the hardest to pull off. Perhaps because it sounds like parody. Boston accents they don’t seem to have a problem with because they are merely imitating animals.
"Help yourself to some decent meat on your way out." He knew fully well he sent Happy Jack on a suicide mission; that was what little humanity he had left showing pity for a dead man.
The fake-crying by Bill the Butcher makes that scene extra-terrifying. I completely understand why Happy Jack needs a good stiff drink afterwards.
I thought he actually did cry, but switched off his mood when it had served its purpose in setting up his own mind.
He’s even showing he’s faking it at the end of it lol
That extra twitch just gave it that Helluvan actor vibe 😊
He is a schizophrenic sociopath!
Daniel Day-Lewis is a screen legend, he made this movie.
I also love how clearly the movie shows that the Butcher has lost touch with what's actually happening. He's forever frozen in 1846, in the moment of his triumph over the Priest. He hasn't the slightest notion of what's coming. It's great storytelling.
That why the end credits sequence was so powerful…showing the skyline of NYC change over 120 years…the grave markers are eventually built over, meaning, they murdered each other and devoted their lives to nothing that had any meaningful impact on NYC…people completely forgotten to time…
… and yet still remembered to this day, do you believe your legacy will stand the test of time?
@@seethroughlife1481 they are only remembered because of the book Gangs of New York…it wasn’t a positive legacy they left behind..and no, I wouldn’t want to be remembered for being a leader of a criminal gang, thank you…your obviously one who believes that any press is good press….I was making a point and you’re trying to attack me like I should feel bad that I won’t be remembered, sorry, I don’t feel bad that I’m not going to be remembered like the infamous gangster and criminals of the past…Charles Manson will be remembered and I won’t, I’m definitely not envious of that..
That’s a ridiculous analogy you made
@@Gl6619 NYC on the whole was extremely corrupt back then. That's another point the movie was trying to establish, and the book as well obviously. EVERYONE of any value in the city, from the gang leaders to (and especially actually) politicians, they were all dirty. They were rigging elections and everything. The criminals in large part were sucked into the political vacuum and used for muscle even occasionally, and to do things that would otherwise be "too corrupt" for the politicians to do themselves, so from that standpoint I would say they did have a meaningful impact on NYC, but not something that most people would remember. The impactful things that actually did have a memorable effect on the city were done by the politicians who retained the image of being trustworthy and decent but in actuality were not only more corrupt but were more powerful than the criminals by far, and yet Bill the Butcher walked around his own element of that era's NYC as if he literally owned and ran the place. On some level and in some ways he did, the underworld for sure, but the politicians did things that absolutely changed the trajectory and history of NYC forever, whether it was positively or not is debatable.
@@Gl6619 I don't know Bro, he wrote one sentence, you wrote a whole paragraph. . .mayhaps you protest to much.
“I think it shows dash…give the boy some time, we’ll settle with a good dust up.” What a badass
I always saw this as a tip of the cap from DDL. Finally showing a little respect for the scrappy Vallum.
@@brianmacdonald9726 I read it as a nod of respect as well. He sent an assassin, whom was killed, and the body put on public display. Handled in a straightforward way. Worthy of respect by a man who deals primarily in violence. Hence the logical escalation being a direct assault or 'dust up' to settle the matter once and for all.
Badass cuz the boyo gave him a pass wen he saved his life remember? There was another Irish guy trying kill him wen they first met in that period
@@christopherings7996 It also reminds us of what he says he does with his enemies in that scene of him visiting DiCaprio's character's bed at night.
My hair is naturally starting to look like Bill"s hair😂
Those stovepipe hats are really something.
If they were worn before the early 1860's, they'd be made out of beaver pelts, which were very water resistant. By the 1860's, the beaver population in North America was nearly trapped to extinction; only the change in men's haberdashery fashions saved the beaver.
@@davidmurray5399 they actually used only the hair to make a felt from wich they made the hat, the hide was use separately to make gloves and stuff.
it's wild to see John C Riley in such a serious role and absolutely crushing it
It's funny because when i grew up(from 1992), my only recollection of John C.Riley was from "The perfect storm" which is also a serious role.
It wasn't until later, like 2020 that i saw him in Stepbrothers, and then stumbled upon his earlier comic parts that i realized he has had more (I think) comic roles than aything else, especially with Tim&Eric.
He was good in Perfect Storm too
I mean he's played numerous and more serious roles. Delores Clayborn, Days of Thunder, The Aviator, Boogie Nights. Crushed them as well.
@@ThePirateburke86 And also Gangs of New York.
There is really nothing John C. Reilly cannot do in this art form. He's an American film treasure.
Don't leave out the Brits in this sequence, Jim Broadbent, Eddie Marsan and Daniel Day-Lewis, as well as Liam Neeson, Stephen Graham AND Brendan Gleeson from Ireland in other scenes, EPIC casting by scorsesee.
With the exception of The Vampire's Assistant, naturally.
Well he can't do an irish accent thats for sure.
Brits don't boast like that though,we don't need to we've made our mark on the world,it's already done..
The irony,he can't do an Irish accent with the surname Reilly 😂
He wasn’t actually dead. He was just using ninja focus to slow his heartbeat.
😜😄 Step Brothers?
Yeah… ;)
Pov: You touched his drum set
LOL!
Very nice
I think John C Reily is an incredibly underrated actor, he has such a range.
He's rated about where he should be
Did we just become best friends...
@@michaellongstreet5802 nah he got pigeon holed as a funny guy like will farrel, but didn't get the same fame or credit will did, and probably never got the opportunity for big screen films with serious roles when he could have
@@Powd3r81 will Ferrell is wierd, he did a skit as a clown and had kids in cages, seemed very sketchy, and given rumors about him I stopped watching his movies, he kind of does the same role for his acts, stupid comedy
@@michaellongstreet5802 triggered 🤡
In my years of messing with people, I've learned that when you piss someone off and they begin to cry in the middle of yelling at you, then you're in for a bad time and should pull back.
Out of empathy or regret, or fear of what’s coming?
does this happen to you often?
Unless the person you piss off is Homelander
@@boneytony5041 If they're crying in the middle of messing with them, it implies they've been holding something in for a while, and have just associated your messing with them as directly causal. Usually, people adhere to social norms to hide true intentions behind a veneer of minor deception. Example: If someone upsets you, you imply it's not bothering you by laughing and saying something back. "Haha well I'm sure you're an expert on X, so you've probably got everything all worked out, right?" Think of passive aggressive warfare.
But.....
If you're messing with someone, and they forego social convention so much, they break down and begin crying while also angry, it implies they have nothing left to lose. If that's the case, other social norms like "I probably shouldn't just kill this person or risk going to jail for life" then go out the window as well.
So now, you mess with a person who has literally nothing to lose or gain. They're free to do anything, including hurting you.
My point is: Most people who mess with other people do so, because deep down they understand that most people have something to lose, and so they are in no real danger. They live only by the consent of people who have better things to do.
But when that's lost, and you tap in to the anger of a person who has lost all sense of purpose and self-preservation....then you're in a lot of trouble.
I think most people in modern times have absolutely NO idea how lucky they are, and how absolutely besides-the-point their existence is. Our flesh is fragile, and it only takes one bullet. Anyone. Anywhere. Anytime. It only takes one bad day, and a lapse of judgement.
So if the proverbial "you" mess with someone and they get so frustrated they begin yelling and crying.....a deeper, baser part of your sense of self preservation should send of signals saying "Hey...dumbass.....you should probably stop messing with this person, or you're going to get yourself killed."
It's when a person is either too dumb, or too stubborn to heed that warning where you end up with societies of people who on average die before they reach 30.
It's a shame this particular Step Brother doesn't get more serious roles
If you want to see him in something like that, try Cyrus featuring Jonah Hill. It's like a dramedy, but a little more serious. It's not as intense as Gangs of NY though.
Agreed. He is 10x the actor that Will Ferrell is, too.
You're in luck; he's playing Jerry Buss in the new Lakers series.
He has had tons of serious rolls, I first saw him in boogie nights that’s how I got introduced to him. Although the character was goofy the movie overall was kind of a comedic drama
whaaaaaat he was mister cellophane lol
Daniel Day Lewis is freaking terrifying in this movie. That bit where he starts fake crying about the rabbit then his glaze ices back over immediately. I guarantee he's just a wee bit nuts in real life.
No, he's just a good actor.
Your "guarantee" is insulting.
@@DP-ot6zf You're a wimp.
@@24tommyst It goes beyond acting to him. He is the kind of person who doesn't ever leave character even when the entire cast and crew break for lunch. Nobody gets into it as much as he does, you call it a good actor. I call it a wee bit nuts. I mean, it benefits him, he is arguably the greatest male actor that we've ever had, but that doesn't take away from what I said. You almost have to be a little bit crazy to take it from merely "acting" which anybody can do if they have the patience to memorize a script and dedicating a few months of your life to BE someone else uninterrupted.
Nope, I meant what I said.
@@voteZDLR If that's what you mean by crazy then he's crazy, I agree. I would just call that eccentric, though. Crazy has a negative connotation.
>man gets crucified
>swear words bleeped
I wouldn't really call that a crucifixion.
@@patrickrichardson2518 Clearly it was a crucifixion. Why else such an elaborate hanging?
"I'm in no danger of damnation, Bill."
Everyone in the comments “JOHN C REILY IS SO UNDERRATED”. If everyone says he’s underrated, then maybe he’s not?
But he's just so gosh darn underrated......
If you think a youtube comment section is "everyone", you're a fool
Also maybe not underrated by viewers but underrated in terms of Hollywood and the roles he's able to land
@@shangc2781 he gets type cast as the goof but he can definitely handle more serious roles.
First day unsupervised on RUclips so all they can do is say someone or something is underrated.
Can't look at John C. Reilly without thinking of Dr. Steve Brule.
"We're down here today in New Rork City place called Five Proints, and it smells real BAD down here haha"
😂😂
Bringo
Poor Jack. You can look right through him, walk right by him, and never know he's there.
Kind of like a Border agent on our Southern Border.
@@danielbrown3461 ayo
Sounds like he is really Mister Cellophane
@@ayoungconservative1051 see, this guy gets it
I gotta give props to the actor behind Lewis as he starts to fake cry, he’s looking confused like “why is the Butcher crying?”, then once Bill says the serious “is that understood?”, he realizes he’s only kidding and gives a subtle nod as if to say “duh, Bill wouldn’t cry”. Pretty brilliant little detail there.
This movie is a masterpiece! That scene with the fake cry for the killed rabbit is a gem of acting.
Looks over done.
@@Patrick-yh5yd
it really should've been 'medium-rare'
@@Patrick-yh5yd That's the point. He's fucking with him
@@Patrick-yh5yd is, and it isn't... very fine line to tread, and he makes it work...
It was supposed to look overdone..
Two of the best actors around. Daniel Day-Lewis is otherworldly and John C. Reilly is so underrated.
He isn't underrated. I so disapprove the misuse of that word.
@@Ray.Norrish He is used and held as more of a comedy actor, which definitely underrates him
@@Noah-gk7rn
Well, he did have nuts put on his drum set so he had it done to himself.
I don't think you know what underrated means lol
John C. Reilly is grossly underappreciated...! [:\
I saw this with my father on Christmas. Rip Dad.
May God rest his soul.
RIP father
Wow. Your own father and you can't even be bothered to type out "rest in peace". Nope. Your own beloved dad gets rrrrrrrrrip!
Nice.
Costumes, sets and music - this movie really is a form of time travel and it makes that last scene where you witness the transformation of the NY skyline so fascinating - all the themes in this movie are timeless and create a sort of melancholy.
It's a very deep film if you look under the surface..
except for Cameron Diaz. Horrible miscasting.
DDL's rage shining through in the look he gives just after he's fake crying how it begins with just that left eye and morphs into him collecting himself....is so menacing
"I'm in no danger of damnation Bill" proceeds to check if damnation is about to stab him in the back 😂
"I could spare a half dozen of you, easier then i could spare him." - Bill the Butcher. Classic!
Still, I think it shows dash. Give the boy some time, we'll settle with a good dust up.
Yeah.... most of us have seen the movie and the rest has seen this clip.
@narvul...And yet, here you still are, keeping watch at the gate...
Boring weekend?
@@codymoe4986😂😂
One of my favorite all time movies. I bought it immediately when it came out. I was like 17 and remember crying at the end of it especially as someonw that is from NYC and moved to FL like 25 years ago. To know the origins of the city and how time erases all of us.
Oh for another NY transplant to Boca or the 561.
“We’re gonna be all over the shuffleboard court!”
I swear John C Reilly is the only person in this movie who naturally looks like he’s from 1800s.
Oscar winning performance by DDL. Travesty that he didn't receive one.
Who won that year? I can't remember. Also I think he deserved the Oscar for this performance over the Lincoln performance. Even though it was brilliant too
@@jaycuthbert245 Adrien Brody in The Pianist
Honestly, he won enough. Brody was fantastic too
I'm curious about that accent, though -- it's positively weird. Did someone do the research and a dialect coach determine that that's what a New Yorker of the mid-19th century would sound like?
No chance now. They've implemented DEI standards on who can win. Justice!
“For your health.”
It telling that the times are changing. Now we see what a man is worthy.
I'm glad they've censored swear words - so refreshing to watch this brutal murder clip with kids without them nasty f**ks and sh**s for them to hear!
Stfu! The bleep sound is actually more offensive and annoying to hear than the swear words.
@@Hale-Bopp I think that was sarcasm….
@@Hale-Bopp Are you really that dense?
@@dlowery51 Yes.
@@Hale-Bopp 🙄 it was sarcasm
How didn’t DD win the academy award for this one? Like, There Will Be Blood is great and all, but this is probably his magnum opus as an actor.
Back in a time where instead of horsepower or numerics a tall hat could compensate🤣
Such a great film…the dialogue..the set design and costumes…it’s really takes you back to that era…that’s the mark of a great period drama film…
That's some meta acting from Day-Lewis.
I am amazed at how well Daniel Day Lewis played Dr. Steve Brule in this movie! Absolute masterpiece.
Why are you amazed? Have you seen his other movies?
He is widely considered the best method actor ever.
@@winstonwolff I can't tell if the joke went over your head or if you're playing into it. Either way, hilarious
@@DisDatK9😂
Stop beeping, it’s 2023.
If John C. Reilly had Brad Pits looks, he might be considered one of the best actors of our time.
I prefer actors that look like real people. I'll take him over Pitt any day.
@@Gorilla_Jones I think the point is that JohnC Reilly NOT having model looks is exactly why he barely gets the recognition he deserves
I agree with you, but for some reason the population wants hot people to have the spot light only
If he looked like Pitt he'd probably not get the roles he has gotten in his career, he'd be typecasted into a hero or such, if you change anything about him you no longer have what he brings, so yeh I feel he's underrated when people talk about actors but he defo shines because of who he is, not who he could be.
Ever seen deepfakes in which they've put a famous actor's face over the face of a less famous actor? The performance immediately goes up, half the acting is in subtle facial expressions which only some faces are better at than others. I think the reason you think highly of John C. Reilly's performance is because the chubby bear stare he got. Which fits the character and comes off as great acting.
Me too
The stove pipe hats are a riot!
A real powerhouse movie with outstanding acting. But if you ever find yourself wanting to garrot someone, don't try it like Leo's character, especially on a bigger stronger enemy or you will end up dead. If you don't get it twisted behind their head it is very easy for them to get a hand on to the side and free themselves. The U.S. Spec. Ops standard is to immediately twist the two handles while you simultaneously turn your back to the bad guy with the handles behind your head and then carry him around the room on your back while he chokes to death (a U.S. Force Recon Marine vet.).
Ummm....okay. Easy, comrade, easy.
@@republicanred4863 Just a Pro tip :)
Effective leverage can cut the throat even break the neck as well. Which is the point garroting is a lethal move
Always one weirdo in the comments
I’ve lost count of the amount of amazing performances that Daniel Day-Lewis has put on. Even when he is the bad guy, I still root for him.
The Butcher, Lincoln, Plainview...I've yet to see him play a GOOD guy ;)
@@13thvarebel16 Last of the Mohicans. He was the good guy in that one.
@@13thvarebel16 in the name of the father. Without doubt his best role
@@13thvarebel16 Did you just call Lincoln a BAD guy?
He's literally only done a handful of movies..
Dont show clips and beep over half the words.
Look Bill, I'm on the side of the law, ya Dingus
Great acting you probably missed - When Bill is pretending to cry McGloin can not see his face and begins to look towards him in shock that this mighty and dangerous character is breaking down in tears. Only when Bill returns his voice to normal does McGloin see what he was doing and the look of confusion leaves his face. Nice.
Good catch…brilliant directing from Scorsese on that…it probably also shows that he was unpredictable even to his cohorts…
Also, when it cuts back to Happy Jack, the dude sitting at his 5 clock was looking amused by the confusion of McGloin 😂
Fine...I'll watch Gangs of New York for the 98th time...
DD Lewis absolutely killed this role and pretty much every role he plays. Greatest actor of our time.
his role in this and There Will Be Blood are both absolutely Epic!
Ironically he went on to play Lincoln, the person Bill probably hates the most.
Him and Christian Bale for me are the best
Are you tryin'-a-tell me he's better than Vin Diesel?
@@Disciple_Of_Lerxst😂😂😂
This clip really needed the Who's Happy Jack playing in the background.
Hard to believe John C Reilly went from this to Holmes… But then again, that’s a testament to his versatility. He’s done some very interesting roles here and there, I would like to see him work more in future films.
He's in a ton of good movies, some of which are critically acclaimed. Boogie Nights, The Thin Red Line, Magnolia, The Aviator, Step Brothers, The Lobster, Tale of Tales
3:21 I would have loved more backstory (maybe even a separate movie) about the the guy in the green topcoat with brown trim, a brown cravat, and brown top hat. Who are you and why do you haunt and taunt us so?
I always forget what a good dramatic actor John C. Reilly is.
3:15 This is how step brothers should have ended.
"Is he dead"
Nah, hes just chillin up there
He be vibing
Here I am in new york city just hangin out chh...
the way john Reilly acts in this scene just highlights how amazing his acting skills are. top notch, cant be beat bar NONE!
Now that's one Dead Rabbit
John C. Reilly's Irish accent was atrocious but the character of Happy jack was great.
Bill knew that only one would survive, if Amsterdam died it would be a thorn out of his side, and if Jack died he'd have a pretext for a dust up
1:28 But the moral conundrum DOES matter, as demonstrated by the devil at his shoulder with more than a bit of the Day-Lewis to it.
well, I can touch his drum set safely now.
He had the craziest look in his eye, and at one point he looked at me & said "Let's get it on"...
I normally hate editing, but the bleeps made it funny
Not really my favorite movie, but DDL's performance is masterful.
1927: "What's next, dead politicians?"
2023: "Yes."
Fun fact, Daniel Day Lewis is so good he also played John C Reilys part.
DDL is his own father. 🤣
🤣🤣🤣🤣
great sound on this. thanks!
DDL was actually playing the dead rabbit here, too, he spent 3 months in character for it
He's known to do that with most if not all his films. He routinely does method acting which is basically embracing the character even outside of filming (whether in the studio or personal life). It can be stressful for the production crew because often the actor will stay in character even outside of shooting. DDL has made several production members feel a little awkward doing this. He's never violent or wants to hurt anyone, but he's obviously a COMPLETELY different personality.
He's of course not the only actor that does this. Other well named actors like Jim Carey, Christian Bale, Heath Ledger (so much it led to his death), Angelina Jolie, Hilary Swank, DeNiro (actually became a taxi driver and legit boxed for roles), and Billy Bob Thorton who actually started drinking heavily prior to Bad Santa (he was legit drunk/hungover in a lot of scenes).
@@aa-ze5cz Supposedly he is violent. While training boxing, he apparently picked a lot fights with people on the street.
Wreck it Ralph was not strong enough
The ONLY reason Daniel Day-Lewis beat John C. Reilly,
is because Daniel Day-Lewis didn't touch John C. Reilly's drums!!!
The Catalina Wine Mixer?
-So how tall do you want the top hats?
-Yes
"I could spare a half dozen of you, easier then i could spare him" - Too true even today.
Idk if I'd spare a cop for a politician, not exactly great choices either way lol
Something I just noticed about this scene. Jack never gets to look at him while he’s an adult. Meaning that it’s not a personal kill. More so that him choking jack out represents the dead rabbits getting their revenge for his treachery.
Poor Jack “He was trying to be nice”. All he wanted was his medal back from Hero’s Duty.
the step brothers role made it so i cant take this guy series in any other films, when DiCaprio starts choking him i start laughing because of the funny face he makes and it reminds me of "step brothers"
last time i watch "the perfect storm" I laughed during his death scene because the grimacing death faces he is making reminds me of "step brothers"
So many fine performances, cinematography, set design, and directing.
I like revisiting this film now & again.
From Dale Dobak to Happy Jack Mulraney, John C. can do just about anything acting.
"I want YOU to punish the guy etc." Jack: OK Bill. But first, I gotta punish my step brother. He touched my drum set
Happy Jack never had the makings of a varsity crooked cop.
Small mustache.
If you watch Gary Lewis (McGloin) behind DDL at 1:03, he looks confused at first, but at 1:09 after Bill says "is that understood?" he moves his mouth as if he's either uncomfortable or trying to hold in a chuckle
I think this movie belongs among the top 100 greatest films of all time! One of my all time favorites along with Shawshank Redemption and Braveheart!
I’ll agree with the first two, Braveheart was a good movie but I don’t know a few scenes were really could see Mel Gibson was trying to direct all the attention to himself. And a few times their attempts at comedy was comedy out of modern times not the comedy in 14th century but it was good, just not in the same league as Gangs, and Shawshank
Brave heart is a good story but a bad film
Braveheart was shite and at least Gangs of New York and Shawshank were factual films.
Braveheart was total fiction.
Braveheart is propaganda crap.
Nobody has to wonder why Daniel Day-Lewis does not give interviews. The aura of mystique is the power to the role. A true modern day Bogart
(insert mandatory milkshake joke here)
I wish the hats and outfits would come back in style. They are great.
John C Reily made me hate his character so much I thought of inventing a time machine and going back to kick his ass. Then I remembered...ACTING!
Love how Scorsese uses the same drum sound in Boardwalk Empire.
who?
I do like how, even back then, politicians thought they were sacrosanct.
Since ancient Greece buddy
Nice little chug of laudanum on the way out, at least he was feeling good when it was his time for judgement.
DDL not winning an Oscar for this was a travesty
Agreed 👍🏻 finest piece of acting I've seen 👏
He is the best actor of all time, it goes to show how the overrated Oscar award is a sham, Hollywood couldn’t allow him to walk away with another one. He retired from acting with 3 Oscar awards, he would have had more if the award was truly based on skill alone!
….he over acted this role….way too cartoonish…that’s why he didn’t win….
@@82dupont
Of all time? Really? I had no idea. So you've watched Anton Walbrook, Ralph Richardson, Raymond Massey, Alan Bates, Ryszard Cieslak, Ralph Fiennes? Or is he perhaps the greatest of the ones you've seen?
@@rickrose5377 …The greatest all time by definition means there are other greats. He is simply at the top, doesn’t mean any slight toward others.
Tom Brady is considered GOAT QB, doesn’t mean, Joe, Unitas, Marino aren’t great.
Gretzky is considered GOAT in hockey, doesn’t mean there weren’t other greats.
Beatles are considered greatest band, yet there were other great bands.
You get my point, there are good actors, great actors and then there is Daniel Day Lewis.
My nieces say the same thing, they always ask "is he dead?" If I fall asleep. Just me, they don't do it for their grandparents or older family members, just 30 something uncle Steve and the worst part is they seem let down when they find out I'm still kickin.
😂
Are you dead yet?
Im prob gonna catch some flak for this, but i totally agree that John C Reilly needs more serious roles
Because then he wouldnt be in comedy roles, which would be a blessing
That Butcher was absolutely epic in this movie
Daniel Day-Lewis was so convincing with the request of finding the "murderer of this little rabbit!!". What a great acting performance-so sinister and lordish
When you don’t let Ricky Bobby finish first in a race
DDL’s best role. I know he didn’t win the Oscar for it. But he’s amazing.
One of the best movies i ever saw in the cinema. It also completly changed my mind about Leonardo di Caprio as a actor. I wasnt expecting that when i go to the cinema, because the girls wanted me to go with them into this movie.
Leo is incredibly saving Gilbert grape. Was That moment for me
Mine too, this movie convinced me he could about do it all 👍
You have seen very few movies
Rubbish movie. Dragged out to the massive fight at end...where instead only the 2 main opposition gang leader characters decide to fight each other.
@@seanmac.7130 I do think this film is overrated but it’s hardly rubbish. It’s a good film that could be an incredible film
Him carrying a pirate gun when they made pretty decent revolvers during this period always kills me.
Some things I would consider here.. this was during the 1840s when farmers were slowly switching to factory work, secondly New York was being flooded with thousands of immigrants a day and these people were dirt poor, sick as hell, and were basically starving because jobs were rare , too make matters even worse people were rioting left and right for example the Astor Place Riot so native new yorkers were not very welcoming to immigrants especially the British and the Irish. Those that were able to find work got the bare minimum so given that historical context I can only assume the reason why Jack was using what appears to be a small shitty version of a Deringer Model 1842 that was used by the Navy at that time i can assume that the police were not going to give an Irishman of all people anything nice especially something as advanced as a revolver
@@intihumala9087 This was during the 1863. The Civil War was on and they depicted the NY Draft Riots in the film. Definitely should have had a revolver by that point.
@@YoungTroy23 but you're forgetting rivalry between Italians and Irish, even in this film the Natives are Italian so why would they give an Irishman a revolver considering how much they were discriminated against? Even today in NYC all firefighters are Irish and all cops are Italian.. thats how far it goes back,.
@@intihumala9087 the Natives aren’t responsible for equipping the police force. It’s the police chief who answers to the mayor. To maintain order I sincerely doubt they would under-equip their staff in the name of prejudice. At that point they wouldn’t have hired him at all.
@@YoungTroy23 Bill the Butcher had the mayor and the police under his hand plus in real life he was a political leader. It was because of Bill that Happy Jack became chief of police in exchange for his loyalty to the natives. Bill even brings it up in the scene where him and Jack are sitting in the bar talking about the Dead Rabbits.
Due to no fault of his, John C. Riley is near impossible to take serious in this scene after seeing Step Bros and Taledega Nights a million times
That’s what makes his
Performance in this fun. Shows his versatility
Maybe that's what we need to do to a few politicians 🤔
I watched this movie about 6 years ago, and definitely did not appreciate how amazing it is.
I know DDL is a master of his craft and takes his accents seriously but I can’t help but hear Columbo in his voice.
I can't unhear that now! lol
He also does a De Niro thing where he scrunches his face up
I have heard that Brits say the New York accent is the hardest to pull off. Perhaps because it sounds like parody.
Boston accents they don’t seem to have a problem with because they are merely imitating animals.
I like the detail of Jack's police hat placed on the top of the lamp post. Jack is still being mocked post mortem.
DDL's greasy sweaty forehead and hair in this movie always kills my anxiety
1:04 is straight up evil gaze transition mastery
Fantastic movie to watch a fantastic cast brilliant script and Daniel day Lewis should got a Oscar for his performance it was fantastic
"Help yourself to some decent meat on your way out." He knew fully well he sent Happy Jack on a suicide mission; that was what little humanity he had left showing pity for a dead man.
This man with from playing this vile traitor to Cal Naughton Jr, and Wreck It Ralph. The range on this actor!
Beeping naughty words? Are you eight years old?