Review of Raging Bull (1980) by Daniel C — 20 Sep 2014
Raging Bull is the greatest achievement of Frank Vincent, Joe Pesci, Robert De Niro, and Martin Scorsese, some of the greatest contributors to the film world. It is also, easily, one of the greatest movies ever.
Raging Bull tells a story that defies genre, and does it in a most sobering way. De Niro's LaMotta can do nothing but evoke emotion from its audience, and for that, it may suffer among viewers. At times it may be too artsy, and at times it may be too gritty, but it is all for the greater effect.
It is a masterpiece of cinema, that leaves you-the viewer-sympathizes for its victims. Never empathizing, though; how could you? There is little more to love in Jake "the Bull" LaMotta.
This review of Raging Bull (1980) was written by Daniel C on 20 Sep 2014.
Raging Bull has generally received very positive reviews.
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