1976 Review Blog
Taxi Driver
Grade: C+ 10/12/2009
I can't help but feel disappointed after TAXI DRIVER. I am a huge admirer and lover of Martin Scorsese's movies, and I found yet another gem of his with this project by seeing RAGING BULL, but this movie left so much to be desired. DeNiro's performace was more reserved than I expected, even during the violent climax, and Scorsese's direction was much less dynamic. I assume the story is about isolation and feeling alone in a massive, grotesque city and one man's attempt to make a connection, no matter how violent or extreme. But it never quite kicked into the gear I would have expected. That all being said...come on now...its DeNiro and Scorsese. Even their worst movie is better than most other good movies.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die
Grade: C+ 10/12/2009
I can't help but feel disappointed after TAXI DRIVER. I am a huge admirer and lover of Martin Scorsese's movies, and I found yet another gem of his with this project by seeing RAGING BULL, but this movie left so much to be desired. DeNiro's performace was more reserved than I expected, even during the violent climax, and Scorsese's direction was much less dynamic. I assume the story is about isolation and feeling alone in a massive, grotesque city and one man's attempt to make a connection, no matter how violent or extreme. But it never quite kicked into the gear I would have expected. That all being said...come on now...its DeNiro and Scorsese. Even their worst movie is better than most other good movies.
1001 Movie to See Before You Die