Taxi Driver

Columbia Pictures | Release Date: February 7, 1976

7.7	USER SCORE Generally favorable reviews based on 1248 Ratings

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MunknjetMar 22, 2021

Taxi Driver isn't a bad movie at all. In fact it's above average and I thought about giving it a four but in the end I settled at 3.5/5. First off I would like to acknowledge that Robert de Niro played the **** out of this character and itTaxi Driver isn't a bad movie at all. In fact it's above average and I thought about giving it a four but in the end I settled at 3.5/5. First off I would like to acknowledge that Robert de Niro played the **** out of this character and it was great seeing his evolution but that being said, I do have some critical points to make. The movie showcases Travis, a young taxi driver with not much of a purpose in the 70s in New York. He's sour rounded by scum bags who just care about money and sex and he feels like he has a purpose in this world. Travis meets up with Besty, a girl working at a campaign office. He goes out with her for awhile but eventually after taking her to lets say- the wrong place she dumps him. Travis begins to see the world as disgusting and full of irony, however the main plot doesn't arrive until an hour and a half later which is the real problem I have with this movie. Travis meets a minor prostotute and spoiler alert, eventually takes down the people abusing her for cash. Keep in mind that the main plot didn't come until an hour and a half almost. Regardless, it builds Travis character arc very well and the ending was good. Again, the movie just seemed to run way to long and it could have been cut shorter and parts of the ending felt rushed at times. I was also left confused as to why he wanted to kill the senator. Parts like that tried to convey a message that just didn't seem to reach me on a metaphorical level. Overall, the movie was a good movie, maybe not one I would watch again unless I reached the peak of boredom, but it wasn't a bad movie at all.… Expand

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sinadoomJan 10, 2014

Taxi Driver is an intriguing movie but difficult to judge. On the one hand, it's got a great premise, great direction and nice story. On the other, the way it delivers its message is ambiguous, especially the ending. The whole movie builds upTaxi Driver is an intriguing movie but difficult to judge. On the one hand, it's got a great premise, great direction and nice story. On the other, the way it delivers its message is ambiguous, especially the ending. The whole movie builds up to the last 20 minutes or so and then it just gets lost - there's no clear explanation for how and why anything happened. To say it's supposed to be a classic, it's quite disappointing really. I wouldn't recommend it if you have high expectations.… Expand

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csw12Apr 26, 2014

The first half of Taxi Driver kept my attention of wondering how this will play out but around the 1 hour mark it started to drift and gave an unmemorable ending. A good movie that ended on a disappointment.

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Trev29Apr 26, 2014

This is certainly not one of Scorsese's better movies. It is not particularly enjoyable to watch with its weird tone. There is some suspense but the payoff really isn't that good. Acting is fine with some interesting dialogue, but that is about it.

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adamSv94Jul 2, 2013

I did not get this movie at all. It is so slow and it is like the plot wants to move forward but it doesn't know how. The only great thing was De Niro's performance and his character's development. I know it is a classic and I know thatI did not get this movie at all. It is so slow and it is like the plot wants to move forward but it doesn't know how. The only great thing was De Niro's performance and his character's development. I know it is a classic and I know that Scorsese is one of the best directors out there but come on! Totally overrated.… Expand

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moviescriticnetDec 8, 2015

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Taxi Driver is one of the most overrated movies of all time and it surely hasn't aged well.
Yeah of course Robert De Niro plays well (he's De Niro) and of course Scorsese is a great director even in his worst movies, but what is the point of the movie? The desperate effort of a low life night taxi driver to get laid with a middle class blondie? The fact that his failure to score pushes him to picture himself as a punisher of corrupt politicians? And what is so "tough" in this movie after all? That he shaves his head? I don't know if this movie seemed impressive in the 70s but it hasn't aged well at all.… Expand

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chrisjones914Mar 25, 2014

Good movie. It held my attention all the way through but I felt that towards the end it was trying to hard to be dark and shocking. Still it's a good watch.

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MarickApr 3, 2015

We had very different expectations from the film. I don't know why. I was expecting something more action or do not know why. The only thing I like is how De Niro plays.

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MrScallopsJun 19, 2019

It's a simple story with a powerful message - but even De Niro's Oscar-worthy performance can't save a film that suffers from a simplicity and lack of supporting characters.

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