New York City cab driver Travis Bickle constantly, almost obsessively, reflects on the ugly corruption of life around him, and becomes increasingly disturbed over his own loneliness and alienation. In nearly every phase of his life, Bickle remains a complete outsider, failing to make emotional contact with anyone. Unable to sleep night after night, Travis haunts the local pornography emporiums to find diversion, and begins desperately thinking about an escape from his depressing existence.
I definitely think this is the movie that really made Martin Scorsese a name. I think this was the movie were he really started to develop his own sense of directing and also his wonderful use of music (great soundtrack). I LOVED his cameo in the film as the 'homicidal passenger in Travis' cab.' Also, Harvey Keitel was great and even comedic at times as Jodie Foster's pimp boyfriend Matthew. Ultimately though, the prize of the film is Mr. Travis Bickle himself, Robert De Niro. I think I enjoy this movie more and more each time I watch it.
