Taxi Driver - (Scorsese;1976;USA) - ****
A war veteran taxi driver who's hatred for the degenerates of New York City contributes to his need to violently release his anger and growing depression.
One of Scorsese's four masterworks and his second best film behind Raging Bull. DeNiro gives off his second best performance as the protagonist Travis Bickle, who's social problems and view of the street scum of the city plague him until he can't hold it in any longer. A real tour de force that has stood the test of time. Scorsese gives another amazing direction, using some of his visual styles, that coincide greatly with the gritty New York scenery. A strong supporting cast also contributes, including Jodie Foster, Cybill Shepherd, and another great actor, Harvey Keitel.
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