From imdb.com
Martin Scorsese is rethinking his new movie Gangs Of New York in light of recent events in his native America. The legendary director believes the film's theme - immigration into New York in the late 19th Century - has been affected since the Terrorist Attacks on America in September. He muses, "What the picture really deals with is who is American: who has the right to be here. At this point I look at the picture and things seem different to me. That doesn't mean things are going to be edited in terms of the political climate - I really have to take a hard look at this. Not just the violence, I'm talking about the attitude and use of racial swearwords." Scorsese's lavish production, filmed over many months in Italy, features an all-star cast including Leonardo DiCaprio, Cameron Diaz and Daniel Day-Lewis.

I hope he doesnt cancel this movie. It was supposed to come out around Christmas last year but was delayed because of 9-11. Now there telling me they might cancel it?! I do understand why people think there would be a problem. To tell you the truth though, I dont think there is a big problem with this and 9-11. Come on Martin! Dont cancel this one! What do you guys think?

I posted on this topic several months ago when the news first hit and I was very excited to see a movie made about Irish and Italian gangs in the 1800's and delighted it was being made by Scorcese. I had read excerpts from the book and I am very interested.

However, I am very concerned about the casting... I am very unimpressed with DeCRAPio (whose best films were probably Basketball Diaries and What's Eating Gilbert Grape, when he was younger - anything after that....ick!)and also Cameron Diaz. Daniel Day Lewis will probably be pretty good, but Robert DeNiro was considered for his part and when that didnt work out, they considered Willem Dafoe (two FINE actors in my opinion). Liam Neeson will probably be good as well.

I hope they don't scrap this movie either, I will watch it but I seriously doubt it will turn out to be anything grand.

We can talk about it after it comes out!!

I'm really looking forward to this film being released; I think it should come out in the UK by May (not sure about the US). I was really annoyed when they put off the release last year. I myself see absolutely no good reason for it, especially when you consider how the popularity of cinema increased at the end of last year.

As for the casting, if you ignore a couple of films, Leonardo di Caprio is a good actor, and I believe Scorsese is the kind if director who can bring out the best in him. Cameron Diaz is also a good actress (look at Being John Malkovich). Again, Scorsese can bring out the best in her. Daniel Day Lewis will be excellent regardless.

Also, remember that this film is dealing with a period and aspect of American history which hasn't been explored in great depth before (of course, The Godfather Part II touched on the history of immigration).

About two years ago I first heard that Scorsese was working on a picture called GANGS OF NEW YORK. Well, I'll tell you, I had images of Joe Pesci and Robert De Niro shooting up neighborhoods dancing in my head.....only to find out its not about the mafia, but Irish street gangs of 1850?!?!
What the hell?
I am disappointed.........first Jar Jar Binks, now that Leo kid. What's next Tom Green in Godfather 4?
Heaven help me!