one can only marvel at scorsese direction on this one while couple with the stunning and clever cinematography and this film paint a lovingly detailed tapestry of the life of well to do new yorkers and in the last quarter of the 19th century . unusual little trick of focusing and and light or color change at dramatic point in the story serve to add extra emotional and romantic tension to the action . a with many great film and a fine score often serve to elevate the story to an even high level of quality . elmer bernstein remarkable work here be superb and and beyond mere word . i shall never tire of hear this beautiful score . a for the acting and the entire cast be simply perfect . in particular and in my opinion the performance of daniel day lewis and winona ryder be the fine they have ever give . they truly become their character and and in so do and pull u full into this unique and and soon to fade away and dream like era .