Great Film, Great Story, Great Performances All Round..
I watched this movie when it was released and again recently. And I enjoyed it just as much as I did when I first saw it.
I found all 3 actors/actress were outstanding. Ellen Barkin is as sexy as ever. Leonardo as a kid having to fit into his mothers plans and her astray of bad choices with men. De Niro plays the new step father with a totally militant and nasty, vindictive demeanor.
Really enjoyed the film. De Caprio probably deserved an Oscar nomination for best supporting actor way back then for this performance.