Kind Of An Amazing Mess With Superb Music There are quite a few problems with New York, New York, but I truly feel the good outweighs the bad. The opening scene of V-J Day is simply stunning, the camera work, the energy, the big band music and DeNiro hitting on Liza Minelli. DeNiro has amazing moments as Jimmy Doyle and never tries to shy away from how damaged and messed up this character is - like many brilliant musicians who only felt safe while playing, Doyle is lost when not playing his sax. He is selfish, petty & yet you still believe Francine and him together as a couple (at first). Minelli is terrific in this film - the 70's & early 80's were quite a time for her - between Cabaret, this, Tell Me You Love Me, Junie Moon & Arthur - she was in a wonderful place as a film actress. Her scenes trying to figure Jimmy out are quite raw and real. But the trump star of the film is the MUSIC. What a soundtrack. Aside from the iconic title song, the music is magnificent throughout - plus I love seeing such veteran character actors as Dick Miller, Barry Primus, Lionel Stander & Mary Kay Place in the movie. I can see how this might not be for everyone, but I really like this film.