Review of Taxi Driver (1976) by Abby K — 16 Sep 2013

Just watched again for like the hundredth time ... easily one of the greatest films ever made ... acting, script, camera, music, emotional content, the feeling of NYC.

This review of Taxi Driver (1976) was written by Abby K on 16 Sep 2013.

Taxi Driver has generally received very positive reviews.

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