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JurgenRamnballOct 9, 2016

I expected more, to be honest. Scorcese is an amazing director and makes good shots, DeNiro and Foster are great, as well as the rest of the cast. The cinematography is dark and dirty, which makes sense with the crime concept. It's in meansI expected more, to be honest. Scorcese is an amazing director and makes good shots, DeNiro and Foster are great, as well as the rest of the cast. The cinematography is dark and dirty, which makes sense with the crime concept. It's in means of narrative that it has its problems, the romance is unbearable, with chessy dialogues and unnecessary events. Travis also has a mental conflict that isn't accurately developed according to his attitudes, mostly in the ending. Edit: Themain theme gets repetitive after the first hour. It is a good movie, but it's bad that we have it as a masterpiece.… Expand

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PanchogulApr 7, 2021

Anoche vi esta película por primera vez y ya me di cuenta porque la relacionaban tanto con Joker (2019), ya que esta última bebe muchisimo del trabajo de Scorsese, sin embargo, no me gustó tanto como esperaba, si bien la actuación de RobertAnoche vi esta película por primera vez y ya me di cuenta porque la relacionaban tanto con Joker (2019), ya que esta última bebe muchisimo del trabajo de Scorsese, sin embargo, no me gustó tanto como esperaba, si bien la actuación de Robert De Niro es impecable, su personaje a ratos no me convencía del todo y el ritmo de la historia es bastante desnivelado, aún así es un clásico.… Expand

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smuroseAug 11, 2020

Oh wow, Deniro has played so many crazy characters and this is one of my favorites! He is such a hot mess and it shows you how mental illness can cause people to do unfortunate things, but also how even the most troubled still can care forOh wow, Deniro has played so many crazy characters and this is one of my favorites! He is such a hot mess and it shows you how mental illness can cause people to do unfortunate things, but also how even the most troubled still can care for others and feel empathy, however twisted it may be.… Expand

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mr_aliDec 3, 2017

one of the best movie in the world and relly relly Attractive movie.de niro played very well.a man who wanted to get rid of the dirt that left the community sick.I suggest you see the (God's alone man) :)

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carlossolracDec 17, 2018

That movie you must quote, must perform, standing naked and in front of a mirror, whilst glistening with sparkly sweat, after a shower, after a yoga class, in the YMCA locker room.

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All_ButTrU4Apr 17, 2022

Riveting psychological drama. Martin Scorsese unanimous classic has been raved about for years on end so I felt compelled to watch it and I'm glad I did. This film is a dizzying almost noir tale of violence, innocence and loneliness. You feelRiveting psychological drama. Martin Scorsese unanimous classic has been raved about for years on end so I felt compelled to watch it and I'm glad I did. This film is a dizzying almost noir tale of violence, innocence and loneliness. You feel Travis 's involuntary solitude from the close up shots of his face while driving to the empty stares he fixates passively on the pornography almost reflecting our own desensitized relationship to intimacy, how it's performed and consumed. There's an eerie apprehension that's threatens to suffocate you as you watch Travis descend into violence and indifference one renderspectacularly through Martin's direction and camerawork. De Niro is phenomenal alongside Jodie Foster unnerving portrayal. Overall I did not connect with the film to the point I could herald it to the universal acclaim it's garnered. Instead it's a above average well made movie that's interesting enough not to bore but lacking in whatever elevates a film to my favorites. Nonetheless I can understand why it's so loved.… Expand

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zNeverSleepingOct 12, 2019

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. Se me dissessem que esse filme era de 1976, eu não acreditaria.

Primeiro de tudo, ele envelheceu muito bem. Não só se referindo aos aspectos técnicos, onde ele se mostra impecável, mas também pela forma de como tudo se enquadra nesse século, mesmo após 43 anos. Assisti o filme do Joker, semana passada, e logo após saber que o Todd Phillips se inspirava em Scorsese, fui correndo ver os filmes dele, sendo o primeiro este, e uma das maiores sintonias sobre o filme é: As pessoas estão cansadas.

Matar é claramente imoral e Antiético, mas do que isso vale?! Faça isso com as pessoas "certas" e seja considerado um Herói, como o próprio protagonista. O filme não se esforça em "empatizar" o personagem, e isso nem se quer é necessário. Na realidade, sentimos até uma satisfação, muito pelo fato de que as coisas ocorrem bem no final, tanto com a Iris quanto com o protagonista - supondo que ela não tenha ficado profundamente traumatizada e realmente voltado a vida "comum", ou o mais próximo disso.

Considerações a se fazer: De Niro estava excelente nesse filme; OST fantástica; caracterização da antiga New York impecável; De forma geral, atuações próximas da realidade, nada muito icônico; Realismo quanto ao impacto dos tiros - isso realmente me agradou muito, pois é muito mascarado/negligenciado; Roteiro muito bem escrito.… Expand

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JordanLaytonApr 30, 2020

"I mean come on, it's Scorsese" -someone who's only seen a couple of Scorsese films. Seriously though, I really liked it. We definitely watched it to prep for Joker and this film did not disappointing. This film is just as, if not more,"I mean come on, it's Scorsese" -someone who's only seen a couple of Scorsese films. Seriously though, I really liked it. We definitely watched it to prep for Joker and this film did not disappointing. This film is just as, if not more, relevant now as it was on release. This portrait of transformation of a mentally unstable nice guy into a full-on incel is haunting without championing such a transformation as righteous. You know Deniro's character has something wrong with him from the start. All it takes is one person to show him a supposed outlet for his anger and frustration. Because he lacks the capacity to distinguish said influence from others, he is drawn to it. Give it a watch if you haven't seen it.… Expand

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mrpetitionMar 30, 2023

Certified sigma movie. I found this character study very interesting, It tells a great story at its own pace which I thought was entertaining. Another way is to just say Travis Bickle is literally me

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amheretojudgeJan 16, 2018

Scorsese's film is hauntingly beautiful, there are few scenes that I don't understand, maybe, I am not ready for it.

Taxi Driver Scorsese is a filmmaker that is ready to get his hands dirty. Who else will be a better contender then, thanScorsese's film is hauntingly beautiful, there are few scenes that I don't understand, maybe, I am not ready for it.

Taxi Driver

Scorsese is a filmmaker that is ready to get his hands dirty. Who else will be a better contender then, than him, to sculpt this street life into a thorough character study. And it is exactly that. You can describe it as an exemplary political satire or the essential whipping of the tiring social conduct that we are daily told to go through. To me, it will always be a good character study. For a guy who spends easily half his day alone, confined within the four walls of my room, I can say I am really impressed by the way how Paul Schrader has explained him (Travis Bickle) on the paper, the director Martin Scorsese has executed him on the screen and Robert De Niro has played him in that room.

You can see the entire cast and crew excited to explore the darker side of the streets, giving it justice to what has led this here. And it is not just the present form of these scenarios that Scorsese wants to focus on. There is a road ahead (the future), De Niro present in the driver's seat and the mirror (the past) that he gazes upon every now and then.

What I love the most about this film is how spontaneous it is. The second half, the last hour of the film feels like a one big climax ready to roll its credit any minute now. De Niro has no endgame in his mind and he is taking big life changing decisions, every day, leaving us at the brisk of our emotions, teasing us to scream out loud. The actual plot, the so-called evidence of a thread of narration that Taxi Driver offers us as a compensation, is something I don't even need. The film had won me over far before all the redemption, salvation, sacrifice and nobility theme, the conversation between his fellow drivers is a circle I happily merry-go-round around.… Expand

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NinteundoApr 21, 2018

This movie takes a while to build up, but the conclusion is very rewarding.

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MrPajamasMay 23, 2023

It wasn't bad at all. It had something to it. I enjoyed it. On the one hand, I'm not gonna get anything out of it. I mean, I was interested in the music or anything like that. No, I don't. But I was in the mood for some crime fiction, and inIt wasn't bad at all. It had something to it. I enjoyed it. On the one hand, I'm not gonna get anything out of it. I mean, I was interested in the music or anything like that. No, I don't. But I was in the mood for some crime fiction, and in the end I'm satisfied. The best part for me was towards the end. The rest of it flew by, but I didn't downright devour it. Good movie. I've seen better from the crime genre, but it didn't hurt at all. A good movie for me and for fans of the crime genre why not.… Expand

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NickTheCritickNov 4, 2021

The first time I saw this movie I tought it was an half-masterpiece but this movie doesn't seem to age that well. Every time you watch it again you keep enjoy his memerable moments but you can't capture the effective greatness of it. ItThe first time I saw this movie I tought it was an half-masterpiece but this movie doesn't seem to age that well. Every time you watch it again you keep enjoy his memerable moments but you can't capture the effective greatness of it. It remains a good solid movie, with many suspenseful, anguish and violent moments but at times seems more a Scorsese directing show and the acting by DeNiro turns out to be often over the lines.… Expand

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Ellie_WilliamssApr 29, 2022

Интересный фильм. Джуди Фостер молодая прикольная. Игра актеров на уровне! Одно слово, классика !

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leraje9Sep 9, 2023

Good film, very good editing and shots, but a bit long with a plot twist that's too late

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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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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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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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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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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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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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NightwingNoVADec 12, 2011

This review contains spoilers, click expand to view. An unjustifiably celebrated movie. Scorsese directs well enough. The actors are good (especially Jodie Foster and Harvey Keitel). The gritty NY cinematography might have been awesome back in 1976 but nowadays we get a steady dose from Law & Order and other TV shows/movies. But, the plot is insufficient. There is no psychological insight into the protagonist/villain - nothing that tells us who he is and why he is driven to assassinate a presidential candidate. Worse and undeniably devastating to the film, the ending is absurd and morally silly and bankrupt. The protagonist fails to kill the presidential candidate so he runs off and "redeems" himself by rescuing a teenage prostitute and kills her pimp.

For this, our "hero" is now the city's hero and he seems to go on happily living his life. No wonder John Hinckley, jr. got the wrong idea.… Expand

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dimaclayJan 1, 2018

I am starting to see a trend in movie reviews that mimic's restaurant reviews. I would call that trend "by the industry and for the industry". I am sure this movie broke a lot of new ground, but the story was disjointed and didn't really flowI am starting to see a trend in movie reviews that mimic's restaurant reviews. I would call that trend "by the industry and for the industry". I am sure this movie broke a lot of new ground, but the story was disjointed and didn't really flow at all. Restaurant's seem to do the same thing. Food might be inventive with a bunch of flower petals artfully arranged on it will get stunning reviews by critics when everyday eaters might not see the advantage. This movie just had a feel of a collection of 'What would a functional psycho do?' stories. I have seen a lot of classic movies that I do like, so it isn't just that I hate older movies. This movie suffers from a severe case of overrated just like Citizen Kane.… Expand

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