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Is this product review positive? Title: v. useful Review: I lost a bit of weight and need to use belts to hold up my pants, the only problem was that all my belts were too big as well. For less than the price of a single smaller belt I have been able to adjust the sizing on all my belts with this tool. Depending on the thickness of the leather it might take a bit of work to create the hole - I needed a pretty strong grip in some cases - but the end result was very satisfactory. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: For the price, I saved buying 2 betls Review: Had 2 nice belts which needed extra holes, but was not going to go out and buy another belt, so after reading the reviews, I decided to go with this product. I have been happy overall. Biggest help was Jeffery A's comment of using a thick piece of cloth (I used old jeans) to help with the punching. Only other thing I recommend is to be sure your hole lines up with the other ones; take the time to measure and place the hole approximate to the other holes in line(on my 2 belts, they were 2.5 cm/1 inch apart). Product has already paid for itself. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great portrait of Christ Review: J. Vernon McGee does an excellent job of giving a portrait of Christ in the Tabernacle. His perspective and insight are well worth taking the time to read. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Don't buy this DVD Review: N. Donvito's review was absolutely accurate. I only wish that I had read it in time. Poorest quality transfers that I have ever viewed. DO NOT PURCHASE THIS DVD! (You have been warned). Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Useless (for me at least) Review: I bought this book hoping for some instruction on the prophetic aspect of the workings of the Holy Spirit. I barely made it through the intro. To start with, the author writes like someone who really likes to hear their self speak. I consider myself to be fairly intelligent but the high brow babble went way past what I could follow. I don't really know what to say except that it wasn't what I expected at all. I'm assuming it is based out of Catholicism since there are several mentions of the eucharist (could just be my ignorance of other religions). I had no idea the Catholics had any experience in the prophetic. The author mentions things like certain instances of torture involving the eucharist in a manner assuming the reader is familiar with the instance and not giving any background. Overall the words I would use to describe this book are difficult, self-indulgent, creepy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Excellent reading! Review: Not only for those in the field of theology. The insightful words of W. Brueggemann will inspire all . . Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Sherlock Holmes in Dallas paperback edition Review: The text of the story is identical with "Sherlock Holmes In Dallas." Only the foreword and appendix differ. See reviews for "Sherlock Holmes In Dallas." Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: For all beginner writers. Review: I have always wanted to learn how to write essays and this book is very good as a foundation type of book for essay writing. I recommend it highly. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Do not waste money on NT 4.0 anymore. Review: NT 4.0 is obsolete now. Get 2000 server for more security and features. It will save you money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: NOT galvanized - description is wrong Review: As of this date, the description for this product is wrong. These are not galvanized nails but are the plain "bright finish" nails. I told Amazon's customer service about a week ago but they haven't corrected it yet.The proper part number for galvanized nails of this size is A301759 for the 700 count pack and DA19EABN for the 4000 count pack. Ho-- D-po- carries the 4000 pack for about 30.Just in case you don't know, galvanized nails are typically for outdoor use. They have a sacrificial coating that will corrode away first before the steel in the nail starts to rust. 'Bright' finish nails are cleverly named to distract from the fact they have no finish essentially, just bare steel (maybe an oil or wax coat). They are for dry use projects (indoors). Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Wrong nails Review: I ordered 3 different size Senco nails from Amazon for my finish nail gun, 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" all were advertized as electro galvanized. Of what I ordered only the 2-1/2" arrived as ordered. The 1-1/2" showed up bright, not galvanized. The box marked 1-3/4" showed up with 1-1/2" long bright (non-galvanized) nails inside. I will keep all the nails that were shipped even though they are less expensive bright and wrong size nails because I hate the hassle and I don't have the time to try and make it right. I've purchased many things from Amazon and this is the first time I've had a problem. I will not be buying nails from Amazon again. I will pay a little more at the local big box store and get what I pay for. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A301500 is NOT Electro Galvanized Review: Somebody entered this product into the Amazon database incorrectly. I ordered the product and when it arrived it was the Bright Common, not Electro Galvanized. Luckily Amazon returns are very easy. However they have STILL not fixed this glaring issue in their system. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Wrong nails Review: I ordered 3 different size Senco nails from Amazon for my finish nail gun, 1-1/2", 1-3/4" and 2-1/2" all were advertized as electro galvanized. Of what I ordered only the 2-1/2" arrived as ordered. The 1-1/2" showed up bright, not galvanized. The box marked 1-3/4" showed up with 1-1/2" long bright (non-galvanized) nails inside. I will keep the less expensive bright and wrong size nails because I hate the hassle and I don't have the time to try and make it right. I've purchased many things from Amazon and this is the first time I've had a problem. I will not be buying nails from Amazon again. I will pay a little more at the local big box store and get what I pay for. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Nails Review: They arrived as ordered and in great condition. Very pleased with this purchase. Would gladly buy from this seller again. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: They're Galvanized! Review: It is often assumed the opposite of love is hate; not true. Fear is the opposite of love.Don't be afraid to buy these nails. They are galvanized, they fit my Hitachi nailer, and are less expensive than at a real store. Minus one star because they're just nails! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Known Quackery Review: This clown has been pushing mind-blowing idiodic dis-information for quite some time. Remember, he's not a medical doctor and none of his degrees are in medicine. read much more here:[...] Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: GOOD ADVICE I DON'T KNOW ABOUT THE "science" Review: Great book because it teaches you how to eat right, but I'm NOT 100% sure that it is all really scientific. He goes against all the generally accepted info. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Pseudo-science Review: Someone gave me the Tony Robbins "interview" (does Tony EVER let someone else talk?) and this book. My suspicions went up when I heard Young validate his counsel by saying that his foods had better "kirlian photography results" and that foods had "megahertz" associated with them. This led to amusement when he talked about "live" and "dead" foods and then advocates his over-priced and MLM-sold freeze-dried powders. Then he was full-tilt into "structured water" and the conspiracy of the food industry. Eat more vegetables, OK OK Ma! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Researcher? Where are your papers? Review: After several friends recommended the book, I picked it up. To keep it short: If Young has "years and years of research" to his credit, why are there no peer-reviewed papers by him on this subject? This is more pseudo-science, written in that Oprah-testimonial style. Extraordinary claims require extraordinary evidence, not Anthony Robbins endorsements and man on the street testimonials. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: it's a little like a sponsored rant Review: Aimed at the American market, this book at times resembles a sponsored rant. Buyer beware, if you don't like your facts sugar coated and dumbed down, you will be frustrated by this book; useful details, (like how to actually proceed with the programme) are present but well concealed in acres of anecdotal rubbish. Ahh, and then there's chapter 4- the testimonials-God may bless Dr Young (according to his success cases), but God help us that have to read such emotive drivel. I would not recommend buying this book- choose another title if you want to know about the acid alkaline diet Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Bogus pseudo science not based on facts Review: The science referred to in this book is bogus and is only a roose to get you to buy into their multi level marketing of Innerlight products. The authors of this book own Innerlight which is a multi level marketing company that sells dried vegetables and alkalizing vitamins.Tony Robbins changed his Living Health Program to include theories based on "Doctor" Youngs "findings". Prior to that, Robbins subscribed to the Fit For Life program by Harvey and Marilyn Diamond. While the basic dietary guidelines are the same, Young's program promotes his vitamin supplements and Diamonds book concentrates on food.All bibliography information in this book is from sources like Newsweek and outdated 19th century scientists. Youngs suggestion that cells morph into yeast is completely bogus and based on no scientific proof whatsoever.If you are into pill popping and drinking green sludge to alkalize your body, you will enjoy this book and Innerlight products. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: What a Crock of... Review: I was very, very disappointed in this book, and in the seemingly intelligent people, including Tony Robbins, who recommended it. I don't know where Dr. Young got his degree, but his ideas are completely unscientific, something out of pre-20th century proto-science. This book apparently appeals to those who (a) flunked their high school biology classes and didn't make it quite as far as college, or (b) have a strong and paranoid need to believe everything ever discovered by the scientific "establishment" is totally mistaken, including all genetic research done in the past century.I can't recommend this book at all, a waste of money and time. Will only appeal to the extremely gullible or undereducated Tony Robbins cultists. Oh, to be fair, there are a few recipes that look like they may be good, if you have vegetarian leanings. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Diet and nutrition now have a new meaning Review: At an Anthony Robbins seminar, I heard about Dr. Young and his acid/alkaline theory. Being a lay person with a very weak background in biology and nutrition, I began reading every book I could find on these subjects.I found "Sick and Tired?" to be very intersting reading. A complex subject made easy to understand by Dr. Youngs excellent analogies. i.e. The role of the inner immune function is that of an "elegant janitorial service".The preface says that this "book is intended to take you on a journey of self-discovery". And that is exactly what it does. If it is true that we are sick and tired because we are rotting inside, then here are some of the answers we need for improving our health.What a shame that the media isn't reading this book and promoting it. I have sent a copy to all of the members of my family, hoping they will take the time to learn how they can relcaim their inner terrain during this new year. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: a true eye-opener Review: A really interesting read. It has been highly recommended by http://drsuzanne.net/ and I loved it. I'm ordering it for my loved ones. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good book but without a CD Review: Good dayNice book , very helpful but it seems that CD for this book is missing . Never matter for me at least since I found free version in the web but I suppose you will pay more attention to such things because other customers may find this very uncomfortable .Ah and I suppose someone is looking for more info about quality of training of this book ? Well this book has five IELTS academic tests which are very good for practice . There is also additional tips on how to complete different IELTS test parts . However this book is more like self testing or something in this way . I would recommend this book to person who wants to test how strong he is prepared for IELTS .Kind Regards Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Another Redford Classic Review: A masterfull battle of strong wills. General Irwin (Redford) lead his men through building them up before he was sent to jail and he tries to lead the same way once incarcerated. Every man in the place, including the guards and warden (James Gandolfini) look at Irwin with respect, he has earned it through his legendary performances in combat. The warden is a colonel who has never seen combat. This is where the difference begin, not end.These two strong willed military men battle for the control of the prison, the mens hearts and minds. One trying to lead/control by fear, the other trying to lead by example.Throughout the movie you are constantly wondering what Irwin will pull out of his hat next, where he is going with his line of thought. The final "battle" scenes for control of the prison are very entertaining. Lots of action and the mind games play on throughout. It is like a chess game, move, counter-move.An outstanding movie that should be added to anyone's collection. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A classic battle between Good and Evil with shades of gray. Review: Starring Robert Redford as a three star general that has been sent to military prison, and "The Soprano's", James Gandolfini as his warden/keeper. Tension is high between the war weary General and the warden who has always been behind the lines, a watcher of battles never a participant. The warden rules with an iron fist, and not always by the rules; all is not as it should be in the Castle.The Castle refers to the Prison, which stands with a history of years past. There is some intense strategizing and battles hard won that make for a wonderfully entertaining body of work that will keep your attention and raise the hairs of indignity on the back of your neck. The end comes to you with patriotic overtones that will make you want to stand up and cheer. I really enjoyed this film and would highly recommend it. ... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Doesn't Earn What it Seeks Review: I rented the DVD. I liked the idea of the movie. I didn't care if it was going to be predictable or cliched or a bit far-fetched. I was ready to feel good about heroism and leadership and good guys triumphing over oppression. I was disappointed. The filmmakers evidently thought they could deliver what I wanted by stringing together feel-good moments using contrived, cheezy plot details. What happened? Did they give the paragraph plot outline to an amateur to fill in? I did enjoy some of the acting, especially James Gandolfini as Colonel Winter, the warden. I did not find Redford compelling in his role as General Irwin. Maybe this was another shortcut - no need to develop the character, after all, its ROBERT REDFORD! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Timeless classic a must have for every DVD collection Review: I am a movie "junkie" if you will and am very critical of movies but The Last Castle is an absolute classic. nothing short of a perfect movie. Robert Redford plays a very confident yet suttle 3 star general that was put in military prison for disobeying higher command. while in prison he plays mind games with prison commadant james gandolfini (the lead in the hbo series The Sopranos) and ultimately organizes his own army of inmates to overthrough the iron fist of gandolfini's brutality.the movie is acted very well with a great cast and several suttle but interesting plot twists. a shere classic for any action or war movie inthusiasts the script and wisdom brought across in the film is very stirring and the soundtrack is great.a must buy. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: good acting but still boring Review: Soldiers in prison so it can't be all that violent. Robert Redford is a great actor as usual but the story line was uninteresting to watch it unfold. I felt sorry for Robert a lot in this movie. I think this movie is a lot about honor. I found it uneventful. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: American Propaganda Review: This film is a poster for American cliche filmaking at its worst. Typical characters, poor story, unbelievable plot turns. What a waste of some talented actors. Do yourself a favour and see Redford in Brubaker, a much better film. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: "They've been around for thousands of years" Review: But the film seems longer. Ooh, there are some cynics out there. The catapault was obviously hidden in pieces around the prison. Under pillows. In the latrine. Up the inmates left trouser legs. Up...other places. Behind the cigarette vending machine. Behind the poster of Rita Heyworth. Then they constructed it in er, a minute flat and er....Will the Special Edition have an alternative ending? Redford winches up the American flag. Then after a minute they take it down and someone puts up the Iraqi flag. End titles. Arabic music. Like it, centurion? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: three for the movie 2 for Redford acting Review: I'm sorry, but Redford's acting style seems dated or something, he's just not believable. When the main character gives you this feeling, it's tough to enjoy the story. The rest of it's not bad, but I expected more somehow. I'll spare you the re-hash of the story.... If your on the fence and want to see Redford, by all means, just don't get your hopes up. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Yes, this is a dud Review: 1. I admit it, I did watch the whole DVD, mainly because I was bored and had nothing else to do. Otherwise, it's a 2 star movie--> entertaining enough to keep one watching, but lousy enough that most folks will be asking themselves "Why am I wasting my time watching this nonsense?" Basically the plot is just unrealistic that one can't get engaged in the film. Even a sci-fi movie has more probability of being realistic than this film, which makes one wonder, who in the world ever wrote this script?2. If you want an excellent prison type film--> Shawshank Redemption; enough said. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Staggeringly Bad Review: This film is so outrageously awful it makes me ashamed to be American. What must people in other countries think when they see this RIDICULOUS, murderous behavior that masquerades as American patriotism? They must be scratching their heads in absolute confusion. An understandable argument may be, "Lighten up, it's just a movie." But I say film (fictional or non) is a very, very powerful medium, and filmmakers should be conscious of what they're putting into the heads of people worldwide. Besides the message, the dialogue and events in this picture are just downright silly. The prisoners, unbeknown by every guard at the prison (obviously), have constructed a large catapult that they've hidden somewhere in the prison yard. Was there a script available before they starting shooting this stuff? A very backward movie. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Jerry Goldsmith Rules Review: Jerry Goldsmith is one of my all time favorate composers. Ever since I first heard the Patton soundtrack and saw the film in the late seventies I have always liked his themes from war pictures to westerns. He is one of those composers you can't pin down, for example earlier this year Chapter 3 records released two film scores on one CD recorded in 1971 and they could have not been composed by the same man but they were.I loved this score which has echoes of Patton and another great film he scored called MacArthur both of wish I urge people to check out. I very much hope Mr Goldsmith has not any plans to stop composing anytime soon. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A dreadful mess Review: This movie is the worst movie to come along since Duets. The script is a unique blend of Shawshank Redemption, Taps, and Patton. The premise is a general has been sent to a military prison because of disobeying an order. Stripped of his rank, he's greeted by an insecure prison warden who hates saluting in his prison. Bad acting, bad script, and hammy plot twists put this in the company of Ishtar, the Exorcist 2, and Joe Versus the Volcano as one of the worst films ever released by a major studio. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Robots Made This Movie Review: To quote the comic book guy from the Simpson - Worst Movie Ever.If you want to see robotic versions of James G. and Robert R., then please check out this movie b/c that's how lifeless and unimpassioned this movie and their acting is.And the script seems like it was simply spit out of a computer simulator, with no human thought or logic given to it at all.All in all, not a bad effort for a bunch of robots and computers, but they still have a ways to go.... Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Ugh! Review: I generally like historically-based period films, but this one was missing way too much information. I can get past the violence (a lot of it, very graphic), but the plot was just too vague and drawn out ... almost three hours. If you must see it, wait for cable. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: And you thought modern New Yorkers were nasty.... Review: Although I was familiar with this period of New York history I admit I was spellbound. Leo DiCaprio may not be brilliant but compared to Keanu, Leo's like Richard Burton.My only real gripe is the anatomy lesson. We get the message. Watching people hack each other to pieces--even New Yorkers--is not entertainment to me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Godawful Blu Ray disk Review: Disney just slapped the old transfer made for the DVD on this BD disk. The DVD was notorious for bad image quality with grotesquely overdone digital sharpening and noise filtering. The Blu Ray is the same, justh with additional resolution to see all the uglyness with enhanced clarity.This is a crap transfer that should be withdrawn immediately or it will damage Disney's reputation of releasing high quality HD disks. Yes, it is this bad compared to the state of the art from Disney and other studios. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Be Careful!!! Review: This is a great movie, but I bought the edited for TV version and it was by no means edited at all! The first 1/3 of the video was fine, but full-frontal nudity and graphic intercourse scenes soon followed. Completely over the top for my 11th grade US History class to witness. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Vile, vitriolic, putrid movie Review: This represents the worst of Scorscese (who totally bores me nowadays by the way), recycling the same violent thematic lines present in nearly all his work. This movie is gratuitous and no means educational. Ruined my apprecation of D.D. Lewis as well. Vulgar. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Cynical History Review: Historical accuracy is not the strong suit of this movie. I understand the need for dramatic license to drive a compelling story but what aggravated me about this film is that it dishonors the memory of the overwhelming majority of 19th century New Yorkers, both natives and immigrants, who worked their behinds off in legitimate trades and professions. In reality this city was built by extremely hard working people that lived decent lives grounded in faith. They don't exist in this film. Of course plenty of crime & corruption existed but the vast majority of people struggled honestly to improve their lot. Faith was a crucial component of the difficult lives of most and yet we get the obligatory Hollywood gratuitous slander. Throw the Bible in the river. Tell the the pastor when he mentions the church service to "go to hell". Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: ah man, yawn!! Review: Everyone should save themselves the hard ache and not see this snooze fest. I don't understand the majority reviews. It seems they're in denial. I have to admit, the title and era sound awesome. But don't let that get u fooled. Undoubtedly, it's not an action film, with explosions, and stuff like that. I don't even know what the plot was. I wish I had my 3 hours of my life back. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Leo is the best! Review: Leonardo DiCaprio is the best actor in the world. After this movie I believe he will win many Academy Awards, if not then they dont know what they are doing. This movie seems worthwhle and I agree with Shadi. I believe this is his year. He will rule the box office this fall. Catch me if you can also will be a huge hit. Leonardo is really something. He not only is a good actor but really cares about the environment and that is a really good thing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gangs Of New York Review: "Gangs Of New York" was a movie that started out good but then got confusing and very much idiotic. It started showing blood and guts and this movie totally got pointless. I do NOT recommend you go and see the movie "Gangs Of New York". Its dull! And it has been nominated for eight Academy Awards!? Ha! Critics must be dumb! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: WILL TAKE HIM TO THE OSCARS Review: come march 24th 2001, martin scorsese will be awarded with his first Best Director Oscar and his first Best Picture one as well. Why? Because Gangs Of New York will sweep. It has a winning combo. The trailer shows it to be a tremendous film, the movies this year have been very bad, Miramax is producing which will insure an aggressive marketing campaign, and finally, if nominated, the Academy won't make the foolish mistake they have made three times already (Taxi Driver, Raging Bull, Goodfellas). Scorsese considers this his best work in years, which is an astonishing feat considering the quality of his films. Come Oscar time, I know this will be nominated, and I look forward to Marty taking his first ever walk to the podium upon hearing the words, "And the Oscar goes to... Martin Scorsese". Pray with me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Scorsese falls on his face Review: Scorsese is great when he sticks to historical realism, but this absurd fantasy looks like a cross between the Keystone Cops and Monty Python, with lots of Sam Peckinpah blood thrown in. It's not funny, it's not dramatic, it's not believable, it's not clever, it's not exciting, but it is totally ludicrous. However, it takes itself so seriously that you can't even laugh at it.Leonardo DiCrappio gives another crappy performance. He really is a one-note actor, and his attempt at an Irish accent is pathetic.I'm a fan of Scorsese, but I turned off this turd after 30 minutes.Those people who think this is a great film can keep the Jim Jones Kool-Ade to themselves; I'm not drinking it. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Historically unacurrate tripe from Hollywood Review: Amazon.com reviewers never cease to amaze me. the worst of the trio is easily Gangs of New York. The plot was inventive but pulled off horribly. Why are Black folk running around NY helping out Irish blokes? Confusing to say the least....I challenge anyone to remember the ending (and care) about what happened to the central characters. I only gave it to stars cuz even tho she's kinda pale Cameron Diaz looks fun....Holla Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Kindofsucked Review: How many Acadamy Award Nominations? Wow, what a let down. Leonardo DiCaprio really can't act very well and he proved that yet again in Gangs of New York. The story is pretty good and I liked the acting of Danial Day-Lewis and even the cinamatography(sp?), but all that could'nt counter DiCaprio's poor preformance. Just how many crying scenes does he have in this movie? 8? 10? His character is a real wimp and so you just can't take him seriously as an avenging angel. Buy Goodfella's or Caligula but steer clear of this waste of money. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Moral: "White Guys Can Be Gangstas, Too." Give Me a Break!! Review: I agree with whoever said that the entire purpose of this big-budget three-hour movie was to reassure white boys that they can be gangsters, too, and in fact the entire gang culture in New York originated with them. What an honor...NOT! BIG friggin' deal! I am NOT impressed. Since Eminem exploded onto the music scene, it's suddenly cool to be immoral gutter trash.This historically inaccurate, boring, plotless, chaotic MESS is THE MOST OVERHYPED movie of all time! Save your time and money! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very Bad Review: Bad history and a bad movie all rolled into one. I could be a little more forgiving of the poor history lesson if the film had been a little more entertaining. If you want a great film that is historically accurate try God's and Generals. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Day-Lewis Rocks, but the movie takes a beating! Review: Okay I've been impressed with Day-Lewis' performances before and this one was deffinantly not an exception however. The movie was so flawed it made me sick. How bad can one person screw up our nations history. Um, well, according to this movie. REALLY BADLY! Half the main characters were not that way in history, and Day-Lewis' character was a composite of 3 people over a 50 year span of history.Not to mention for all you conservative and well mannered people the idea of "violence is okay because our country was founded on it" may really rest uneasy for you. I found this movie to be so sick and twisted that when it was over I could have gone and watched Se7en, and felt like a normal human being. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Good but Very Long Review: This was a good movie on the gangs that ran in New York during the Antebellum period. I can tell that some scenes were made very dramatic and made for a movie. Overall, it did a very good job at describing visually the problems the gangs caused during that period. This was a very long movie and i fell asleep the first time I watched it so be prepared for a long one. Enjoy! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: a MARTIN SCORSESE picture Review: As I walked out of the theater I over heard a woman say.. "It was to gory and there was unnecessary nudity". Naturally I wanted to slap her. How dare she give her low key opinion. I trust Mr. Scorsese did his homework to give us an accurate film based on the gangs of 18th century New York. Daniel Day-Lewis is quite a presence as Bill the butcher. I've never seen him play someone so evil. No doubt an Oscar nomination for his stellar work here. Speaking of Oscar nods, there is much potential for..best director, cinematography, costumes, sets, screenplay and best film as well. I love Scorsese whether it be the violent "Goodfellas" or the elegant "The Age of Innocence". "Gangs of New York" is an over the top addition to the filmography of one of our finest filmmakers. The cast includes Leonardo Di Caprio, Daniel Day-Lewis, Cameron Diaz & Henry Thomas just to name a few of the familiar. I don't care if this is fiction or non-fiction. It's an amazing piece of filmmaking. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: think about it. . . Review: There's a reason why "Gangs of New York" came up goose eggs at the Oscars. At first I liked only Daniel Day Lewis' role as Bill the Butcher, but now I hate the whole film altogether. Even Leonardo DiCaprio, who was phenomenal in the groundbreaking masterpiece "Titanic," can't save this hot mess. And getting Cameron Diaz is the worst casting decision I can think of. I mean, I was having these "There's Something About Mary" flashbacks whenever I saw her face. But worst of all is that Scorcese big time dropped the ball on this project. Sorry, but this film just ain't good. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Amazing Film Review: A terrific vision of an interesting time in American history. Great performances, visionary direction, and an interesting storyline. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: The gorgeous history lesson outweighs the weak story ... Review: I was delighted by this movie. I've been a history buff since childhood, and I found myself immersed in a movie that really shows what it was like to live in the past. It wasn't glossy; it was gritty and real.Unfortunately, the revenge storyline has been done too many times. Also, while we're supposed to be hating Daniel Day Lewis' Bill Cutting and rooting for underdog Leonardo DiCaprio, I found the reverse happening. Lewis was so captivating and DiCaprio so lifeless that I couldn't help hoping for Amsterdam's failure in his mission to kill his father's murderer.For me, the storyline was just something to keep the movie going while I watched history unfold. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Definitely Best Picture of 2003 Review: Gangs of New York is by far the BEST movie of the year. People who hated this movie or thought that it was to far fetched or fictionous must not have read the book or reasearched the time period. It is telling the story of Amsterdam when he was growing up in the "New York Underworld" it is based on a true story we are not sure of the persons names however the gangs in New York we could find actual names the gangs actual titles were: The Plug Uglies, and The Dead Rabbits. To Prove this to all of you ...people read the book intitled: The Gangs of New York by Herbert Asbury! (If you go to the history section of a bookstore you should find it there!) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gangs Review: Once I realized that this was not a story about the New York Mafia, I was very interested in seeing just how closely history was followed about this troublesome era. Troublesome both for NY and for the country. I was pleasantly surprised to find that much of what was dramatized is accurate. I am a native New Yorker and have always been interested in the difficult strife that describes these times. It reminds me that nothing is new under the sun, although many minorities today seem to think that they are. The hope, as hinted at in the film, is that things will get better in time and we should not lose that hope. Certainly worth viewing. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Subtle, it ain't! Review: Any time you notice someone acting, it's not necessarily a good thing! As I sat back watching Daniel Day-Lewis in Gangs of New York, I kept thinking to myself, "Wow, look at Daniel Day-Lewis do this," and "look at Daniel Day-Lewis do that," and "gosh, Daniel Day-Lewis has a lot of talent!" It suddenly dawned on me that I wasn't taking the chararacter of Bill the Butcher as seriously as I was DDL's skill as a performer. This to me is not perfect acting. If it had been, I wouldn't have noticed the "actor" at all. Don't get me wrong, DDL is still the most entertaining aspect of the film, but that's more a testiment to the film's failure rather than DDL's brilliance. I have loved Day-Lewis' past screen performances, but this one is best suited on stage where subtlety is not really a requirement. I never thought I'd live to witness a subtle, introspective Jack Nicholson (in About Schmidt) and a flamboyant, scenery-chewing Daniel Day-Lewis in the same year! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Dittos: Nihilism + Revisionism + Goth Review: I totally agree with the previous reviewer (science fiction). I walked out of the theater feeling like I wasted my money and time. And worse yet it left me depressed. By its gross distortion of reality and history, this deconstructionist movie embodies director's worship of evil and hatred for true heros.When I got home we did some research into the time period and found that a lot of the history was inaccurate. For example: The Irish poor hated the Negroes and feared that emancipation of the southern slaves would cause the blacks to take Irish jobs. This was the main motive for the Irish poor opposing the Union cause and the draft. One of the main buildings attacked by the Irish during the Draft Riots was an African American church and orphanage. Furthermore, the main character, Vallon, played by diCaprio, never existed. Nor did diCaprio's acting talent. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Preposterous and boring Review: No plot; overdone in all respects; poorly cast; ahistorical; rediculous survivals; but most of all utterly pointless. A waste of a precious evening. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Not Historically accurate. Review: While the story is good, the content represents decades of New York history spanning a longer period then noted on the screen. Some events did not occur at the same time or during the same era as presented. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: What's the Point? Review: That is all. I couldn't see any point to this movie, especially with the "fast forward" trick at the end to bring us up to a present day NYC skyline in which Scorsese delusionally decided to include the World Trade Center towers.Oh, and since when did a performance that barely made it to "Captain Hook" Cartoonish level warrant any praise at all?The ONLY part of this movie that was interesting/compelling had nothing to do with the prurient sex and violence. It was, instead, Boss Tweed, and his nonchalant quips about getting bread and soup out the docks the morning after the murderous draft riots because, "We're losing a lot of votes here tonight."THAT is all. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: A lot to chew on... Review: Well, I'm a big fan of Scorsese's work. And while this film has a brilliant performance by Daniel Day-Lewis as Bill the Butcher, the film as a whole is a tough one to enjoy. It's far too long and aspires to be a sort of historical document to this period in New York. The core story - the relationship between Bill the Butcher and Vallon (Leonardo DiCaprio) - is very promising, but Scorsese seems willing to take up every available tangent and in the process delivers a tiring, disjointed film. Even as the film reaches it's climax we find we've got another twenty minutes to go. Scorsese is one of the finest filmmakers of our time, but he may have been too close to this story.This is arguably the best work from actor Daniel Day-Lewis and the film may be worth watching on that basis alone. But I'd have a hard time sitting through it again. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Don Scorsese, eh? Review: There are many notable things about this - a powerful movie, by a very adroit person called Martin Scorsese behind it.But the most important thing to note is that, this movie places the emphasis on the camera work, which creates a real effect suitable to the nature of the script. Compared to this, the cast is pushed behind, and the force of the tale is really spellbinding.Both Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis were terrific.Don't you miss it. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: A waste of time Review: I was really excited when this movie came out. Instead what I saw was a three hour waste of time. The stellar cast did well enough with what they had, but the script was not well written. The movie jumps from plot to plot, with many unneccessary scenes. And just when you think we've settled into a plot line for the rest of the movie, bam! The actors are off with some new unplausible story. The ending stretched for far too long, and was not a satisfying conclusion to the movie. The elements were all there for movie of the century, but it didn't come anywhere near expectations. The critics were so wrong this time. You're not missing anything if you pass on this movie. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Must Buy in Blu-Ray Review: I'm still not quite sure why, but this has been my favorite movie for years now. My 10th grade teacher, Mr. Reyes, once suggested I watch it and when I did. I loved it. There's not much I can say expect, see for yourself the magic of history. But you must buy it in Blu-Ray. The quality and definition is magnificent! It's a wonderful movie, as well. Some great acting. Awesome for history buffs like myself. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Probably the best movie EVER! Tremedous in every way. Review: The movie is GREAT, the way it was shot, the camera work, the exceptional action, the story-lines, everything! The masterful story developing when it goes through waves to culmination is mesmerizing.I can't speak about this work otherwise as in superlative terms and it is why it had 10 academy nominations.The story is incredibly deep, the dialogs are unbelievably smart and trough to life. In every shot, angle, camera movement, music there is so much of cool, artistic interpretation and sophistication. My humble description can even remotely capture the splendor of this work. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Almost complete junk Review: Daniel Day Lewis should run away with this film, but even he is not fast enough. He remains an absolute master of his craft, and almost surmounts the dreadful script and supporting cast. I MUST make an exception for Leonardo Di Caprio, who has greatly improved as an actor since the appalling Titanic. The settings truly evoke old New York in the Civil War era, but that's where it ends. WHY did they waste Liam Neeson on a role that's over before the credits begin? As for Diaz...one can only ask Why? Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Oscar For Lewis Review: Very entertaining movie. I think those of us who read the book got a lot more out of the movie. Daniel Day Lewis WAS Bill the Butcher, what an outstanding performance, his part in this movie was on par with his performance in "My Left Foot". Although Leanardo DiCaprio is a very good actor I found him to be a little "soft" for a part like this, it seemed that Johny Dep or a young Sean Penn would have been a better fit (the bad boy thing) Leanardo is better suited for Catch Me If You Can and Titanic type movies. Directing, cotumes, story, and set people should start picking thier Oscar Night outfits now as they have an outstanding chance of making an apperance on stage Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gangs of New York Review: Thrilling ! no thought of popcorn.Imagery was dramatic costumes superb,the actors beleivable ,tension throughout.Bill was a lovable baddy,Leo as Amsterdam was charasmatic and very convincing .You felt empathy for the characters .You got a feel for the harshness of the times and power struggles in which things could easily go one way or another .I liked the confusion and sense of being lost in the struggle .I think it ambitious . Certain things were weak and could have been left out but overall it was very exiting and memorable.I can't wait to see it again. Don't trust reviews ,everyone is different, see it! Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: A realisitc portrait into the world of 1840s-1860s New York Review: The 1800s - when New York was really wicked. I read this book in 1997 and thought "this would make a great movie." As a native New Yorker, I've read many books on the history of NYC. I also took a senior level course on the History of NYC in college taught by Thomas Kessner (who just released an excellent book called Capital City), so I would consider myself qualified to comment on this movie. The movie packs about 30 years of history into 2 hours (or into the 16 year span of Amsterdam's life featured in the film). In terms of historical accuracy, the movie is off on many aspects; however, I think it does an excellent job of capturing the essence of what life in the infamous Five Points was like during this period in American history. Definitely a movie worth having in your collection! Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: Really hard to watch! Review: I didn't go see the movie when it was at the theaters. My ancestors came from Donegal and County Tyrone, Ireland. There were so many wonderful contributions the Irish made when they came to America. They did backbreaking work for low pay and had to prove that they weren't all lazy, wild, drunks. Just when we think we may lose this kind of stereotype Mr. Scorsese makes this movie making the Irish look like crazy, fighting, murdering, cannabalistic, barbarians. I can imagine that Italian-Americans felt the same way while watching "Goodfellas", Mr. Scorsese! Don't do any of us any favors! Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Martin Scorsese this is your style ? i don`t think so Review: If there's one word that I can use to describe this long-in-waiting film by master filmmaker Martin Scorsese, it is "disappointing".the biggest problem wasn't its runtime as much as it was the story, which felt like it was trying to appease too many agendas at the same time, and ended up not truly fulfilling any of them. Is this film about gangs in New York? Sort of...but not entirely. Is this movie about a love affair between an angry young man and a cute pick-pocket? Sort of...but not entirely. Is it about revenge, is it about the history of New York during the late 1800s? Sort of. Lots of stuff is kind of covered in this movie, but none of it goes into much detail,If you're going to make a 180-minute long movie and expect us to invest ourselves in the lead character, why not show more of his anger and thirst for revenge (see THE COUNT OF MONTE CRISTO for a great example of this) Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Thoroughly disappointed Review: The story and setting had enormous potential but the casting left a lot to be desired. DeCaprio looks too much like a boy to play the role of a tough guy raised in a 19th century reformatory; poor dental hygiene aside, Oliver Twist maybe, Amsterdam Vallon never. Not enough Liam Neeson in the movie and Daniel Day-Lewis' performance as Bill Cutting was a little over the top. His character seemed better suited to the role of villain in a Batman movie. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Disturbing lack of historical accuracy Review: This film omits a crucuial portion of the history of the 1863 draft riots. The riots largely targeted African Americans and included both the destruction of their property and the lynching and killing of African Americans. A number of children were killed when a building where Afircan Americans lived was torched. In an attempt to make the characters look sympathetic, the film ignores disgusting actions taken against a powerless minority.As an aside, this is not being PC. All histories of the draft riots include these accounts, including those of conservative historians. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Great acting in awful movie! Review: This movie was an utter disappointment. It's bloody content with seemingly no sense made me wonder how people can complain about violent video games. The acting in this movie was stellar and every actor deserves an Academy Award. But the actual story and plot were awful and flimsy as paper. Any moral message the movie might have conveyed was destroyed by a stupid and unsatisfying ending. I don't know who this movie was written for, older people will find the violence appalling and younger views will be shocked and horrified by it. Being 27, I found the movie a waste of time. The dramatic performances were dim lights in this awful historical mess. The fact that SO MANY critics loved this movie makes me wonder about their sanity. It was an absolute waste. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Fasle Description... Review: I ordered this product expecting the remastered version of the Gangs of New York blu-ray. Although this is labeled to be the MIRAMAX remastered version of the film which if you read on the web has a significantly better picture transfer than the originally released movie. I would noramlly not be so suprised to receive the wrong edition of the film if i were buying from a thrid party distributer, but this was ordered directly from amazon.com, very disappointing. I will now be much more hesitant when reading descriptions of their products. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: turkey of new york Review: Saw this film on TV. Didn't care much for it.Acting average. Costuming and scenery superb. Fight scenes splend especially the final one with Union Soldiers marching in to put down the draft riots.Otherwise, this film was nothing but thugs wielding knives and naked whores. None of the characters were likable or even sympathetic. The only one close to likableness was Cutting.The last scene of the movie pretty much matches my view of it in its entirety. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Poor Review: I saw Santa Trap with Robert Hays on tv, and then the older movie Airspeed with Elisha Cuthbert; then at a theater a worthless movie: Gangs of New York. It had enough interesting material for a 15-30 minute slide show on history Chanel. Why are these people supposed to be interseting? Do I feel empathy and compassion for them? Hardly. Day-Lewis may have been historically accurate vocally and in costume but he seemed to have escaped from Popeye starring Robin williams. Cameron D. was not attractive here. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: They deserve each other Review: Di Caprio and Diaz deserve each other. I saw this at a screening. Who gave them a license to act? Children,,,what they know about acting. TERRIBLE MOVIE. NO MERIT, NO SUBSTANCE and NO SOUL! 86 it, trash it, burn it. It has no value. All it did for me was think of these two-bit actors as looking for attention. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: An Egregious Scorcece Film Review: After having seen the phenomenal GoodFellas, I would have thought that Gangs was going to be a great Scorcece film. I WAS WRONG! The movie was boring from beginning to end. I fell asleep many times and so I just started to freak on my girlfriend.JK. Leo DiCaprio is a horrible actor. He should not make anymore movies in his career. Daniel Day-Lewis appears to look like a toothpick on-screen and his performance in this film was worse than DiCaprio's. The only highlight of this film was Cameron Diaz. She is an extremely sexy actress and brought some much needed life to this film. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Garbage Review: This is, if not the worst movie ever made, then probably the worst movie ever to receive a bunch of Academy Award nominations (10!). It's excessively violent and ludicrously overacted throughout. Daniel Day Lewis hams it up shamelessly. Leonardo diCaprio and Cameron Diaz can't even have sex without violence. It would have been a real shame if this atrocity had won Best Picture. Maybe the Academy gave Scorsese all these nominations because they felt guilty for not giving him enough awards for his genuinely outstanding achievements, i.e., Raging Bull and Goodfellas. It's a shame to see really talented people come up with such trash. Scorsese couldn't have done worse if he had collaborated with Oliver Stone on a sequel to Natural Born Killers. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Get real Review: I am laughing at the guy from "Athens Greece" who knows NOTHING about the United States or the Civil War .. the so called Draft Riots were not , they were Irish led Race Riots and 500 people were killed by the rioters including Blacks (the main victims) Protestants and Business men and women.Yes US troops had to come in under arms but there were NO "bombardment" of NY .. only by the English during the Revolutionary War.Obviously this guy from the good old boy south (not Athens Greece) is still upset over the Slavery crimes of the south.Read a fine book called Black Blue and Gray by Jim Haskins for the FACTS.This movie was a Leftist revisionist MESS without fact or historical relevance. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gangs of Sound Stage 6 Review: I agree with those reviewers who've seen through this movie. Under the period costumes and the periodic bursts of graphic violence, "Gangs of New York" is a set-bound bore. Bad dialogue, worse accents, and a cliched, spaghetti-Western plot. But, Gogol, if you're going to diss "Once Upon a TIme in America," as innovative a gangster movie as "The Godfather," at least blame the guy who did make it -- Sergio Leone -- not a guy who didn't -- Scorsese. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Gangs of nothing. Review: Gangs of New York by Martin Scorsese could easily be his worst epic ever! I could never get into this bloody, violent film. Cameron Diaz looks so out of place in this film and that horrible accent she tries to pull off, jeez she belongs in a romantic comedy! There's no doubt Leonardo DiCaprio and Daniel Day-Lewis are gifts to the acting world but even these talented guys can't save this slow, boring train wreck. If you want a great Scorsese film then see Raging Bull. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very overrated Review: This movie is needlessly bloody, poorly scripted and not particularly well-acted. Leonardo DiCaprio was stiff and Daniel Day Lewis hammed it up (and looked ridiculous with his clown costume and sillly moustache). Character development was virtually nonexistent. Don't waste your $ on this one; critics are being kind to it based on Scorsese's past work. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: bootleg video Review: I was sent a bootleg copy of this DVD. If I would have known that it was a bootleg I would not have ordered it. Very disappointed, poor quality. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: 3 Hours of pure hell Review: What a truly terrible film , poor acting except from Daniel Day Lewis and an awful script make for a truly terrible film , no wonder it didnt win any oscars. If you want to see a good oscar nominated film see The Pianist or Chicago or The Hours because this is terrible. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: With Scorsese, take what you can get Review: Any new film by Mr Scorsese is cause for celebration and Gangs of New York is no exception. True - Ms Diaz and Mr DiCaprio are well and truly out of their depth and cast for their "star' quality on the likely insistence of producers - but they are a minor distraction. The cinematic wealth in this film is considerable, not least the mis en scene, writing, direction, costumes and editing. But the exceptional cast of actors is quite special including the wonderful Mr John C. Reilly, Mr Broadbent and many many "minor" roles which add up to a delicious mixture of society as viewed through the prism of Mr Cocks et al. The film is, at the very least, a potent social portrait of mid-19th century New York. The praise for Mr Day-Lewis is well earned as he gives a rivetting, sustained and memorable portrait of Bill Cutting. The extras especially those involving Mr Scorsese are excellent. Answer:
Yes
Is this product review positive? Title: An okay movie... Review: I watched this the other night, and I was impressed, partly. It wasn't an astounding movie, one that I believed deserved any oscars, but it was good. One thing I couldn't get over was how fake-looking the opening fight scene was. And if something looks fake in the beginning, it's hard to get a feel for it. The acting was OK. Daniel Day-Lewis was ok, but Leo and Cameron were much better. You could actually feel their roles---a little. All around, it's good to watch for historical value, and I now know why Roman Polanski won the oscar. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Very dissapointed... Review: I think that this film was lacking....a lot. There was little depth to the characters even after the first 90 minutes. Who are these people? The quick flash of introductions of gangs left no time for absorption. The romantic aspect with the female was boring to say the least and I didn't see any reason for that character to be in the film. It just dragged the film out about an extra half hour..maybe longer. I wish Speilberg had directed this film or Kevin Costner even (with a better script). Like Shindlers List or Dances With Wolves, I think it would have given me a more dead-on feel of the times. Maybe I could have cared about the characters instead of just watching them run around punching and cutting each other. Then there was the awkward flash to the rich folks...where they talked about what was going on - as if they were narraters. Sorry, it was just too hollywood and I learned next to nothing. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Worst Movie Ever Review: By far, this has to be the worst movie I ever saw. How it was nominated for awards is beyond me. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: There is a tremedous sucking sound during the first scene Review: of this movie. Yeah, it's because this flic is more fiasco than Felini. It is a very very confused wanna-be epic with a diffused theme and catoonish characters. The actors, rather than appearing like quirky iconoclasts come off more like bit players from Pee Wee's playhouse. Save your money, it'll be on TBS pretty soon and then you can nod off when you watch it for free without the remorse over what the DVD cost you. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Looking for a plot? This is not the one for you! Review: If you want to see a film which shows what New York City was like in the 1860's, the background scenery is for you. History buffs might like it for that reason. But the plot--if it can be called that--very quickly descends into one long, bloody, gory beating. Granted, mindless violence is quite popular these days, but I think filming a boxing match would have provided more of a storyline than this epic actually managed to churn out. The only parts I found remotely noteworthy was the portrayal treatment of the Irish immigrants in the turbulance of the Civil War era.So, in brief, the only way I could see this picture even being considered for "Best Picture of the Year" would be if the only other contenders were "Ishtar," "Plan 9 from Outer Space" or anything else by Ed Wood. Answer:
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Is this product review positive? Title: Think of Diaz, Think of Diaz, Think of Diaz... Review: Leonardo DiCaprio was prettier than Cameron Diaz. As a heterosexual, I find this fact deeply disturbing. Answer:
No
Is this product review positive? Title: part of the gang of epics Review: Like Gladiator and Braveheart, this one's to be loved for its sweeping epic scenes, stunning landscapes, solid cinematography and a few stand out performances - namely Lewis.'A dark mood is effectively captured as is a real sense of the adventure and danger of settling this country. Suspending some critical judgment is always good with pictures like this. Simply go with it and get swept up in its grandeur.For me that is the real magic of film. Answer:
Yes