Review of Taxi Driver (1976) by Kyle20Ellis — 29 Mar 2022
Not only one of Scorsese's best films, but one of the best of the 70s. It is very hard hitting, dark and still has the resonance and power to shock. The cinematography is measured and chilly, yet very atmospheric, while Bernard Hermann's swansong score is superb, yet more proof at how amazing a composer he was.
The story is unsettling but wonderfully told, and the script is brilliantly written. Scorcese also directs impeccably, while the acting is just excellent. Robert DeNiro gives one of his best performances, the whole film is worth watching just for his performance, that's how good it is, but that's not to dismiss Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel and Cybill Sheppard in the supporting cast for they are just as good while Scorsese's own cameo is genuinely frightening.
There you have it, another one of Scorsese's best with a brilliant atmosphere and mesmerising central performance.
This review of Taxi Driver (1976) was written by Kyle20Ellis on 29 Mar 2022.
Taxi Driver has generally received very positive reviews.
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