Daniel Day-Lewis Went Full Daniel Day-Lewis For 'Gangs Of New York,' And It Was Wild

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Daniel Day-Lewis Went Full Daniel Day-Lewis For 'Gangs Of New York,' And It Was Wild

Since its release in 2002, Martin Scorsese's Gang of New York has existed as a polarizing film amongst critics and audiences alike. Based on a book of the same same, Gangs is a pulpy, extravagant slice of history that pulls many details from the time period, while also sensationalizing others. Though it's one of his lesser-appreciated roles, many fans celebrate Daniel Day-Lewis's performance as Bill “The Butcher” Cutting, and same goes for Leona…