Anyway, Taxi Driver was my #1 (obviously)
I've said this in many different threads, but I feel as though I am obliged to share my thoughts once again. To me, Taxi Driver is a perfect film, and very few are those films that come close to it in terms of profundity and cinematic artistry.
Thematically this is one of the richest films I've ever seen. On the surface it sounds and looks like a really simple film: a mentally unstable person is sick of the world surrounding him and in the end acts as a vigilante. But really, it's more than just that; it's more than just about a taxi driver who takes the law into his own hands. The film is full of subtext and symbolism throughout, there are so many things you could miss even if you blinked for a second
I've also never seen a character treated like in this film, Travis is one of the most human characters in all of cinema. De Niro (who later in his career made us scratch our heads with some of his choices) shows here why he is widely regarded as not only one of the greatest American actors, but of all time. Some point at Raging Bull, but it is in this film where for me he gives a masterclass of acting. He doesn't just act in this film - he literally loses himself in the role.
Many also find Goodfellas to be Scorsese's masterwork, personally I find this to be his most expertly made film, and a testament to his filmmaking talent and wizardry. His work behind the camera is simply awe-inspiring. Visually, the film is one of the most striking films ever made, it's just so beautifully shot and I could write a long essay (hell, maybe even a book) on the camera angles and movements alone
More than just a film. A true work of art, and a flawless masterpiece.
I've said this in many different threads, but I feel as though I am obliged to share my thoughts once again. To me, Taxi Driver is a perfect film, and very few are those films that come close to it in terms of profundity and cinematic artistry.
Thematically this is one of the richest films I've ever seen. On the surface it sounds and looks like a really simple film: a mentally unstable person is sick of the world surrounding him and in the end acts as a vigilante. But really, it's more than just that; it's more than just about a taxi driver who takes the law into his own hands. The film is full of subtext and symbolism throughout, there are so many things you could miss even if you blinked for a second
I've also never seen a character treated like in this film, Travis is one of the most human characters in all of cinema. De Niro (who later in his career made us scratch our heads with some of his choices) shows here why he is widely regarded as not only one of the greatest American actors, but of all time. Some point at Raging Bull, but it is in this film where for me he gives a masterclass of acting. He doesn't just act in this film - he literally loses himself in the role.
Many also find Goodfellas to be Scorsese's masterwork, personally I find this to be his most expertly made film, and a testament to his filmmaking talent and wizardry. His work behind the camera is simply awe-inspiring. Visually, the film is one of the most striking films ever made, it's just so beautifully shot and I could write a long essay (hell, maybe even a book) on the camera angles and movements alone
More than just a film. A true work of art, and a flawless masterpiece.