Taxi Driver (re-release)

Movie Info

Genre(s): Crime  |  Drama  |  Suspense/Thriller

Written by: Paul Schrader

Directed by: Martin Scorsese

Release Date:
Theatrical: January 5, 2005
DVD: December 26, 2000

Running Time: 113 minutes, Color

Origin: USA

Summary

RATING: R

Starring Robert De Niro, Cybill Shepherd, Peter Boyle, Jodie Foster, Harvey Keitel, Leonard Harris, and Albert Brooks

Scorsese’s 1976 masterpiece is the all-too-real story of a psychotic New York cabby who is driven to violence in an attempt to rescue a teenage prostitute. (Sony)

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Vote Now!The average user rating for this movie is 9.4 (out of 10) based on 22 User Votes

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Paul M. gave it a10:
Mind blowing and brutally brilliant work.This is essentially the film that singlehandedly got me into films.After I saw this hard hitting, chillingly atmospheric and gripping masterpiece I was forced to re asses what a motion picture really is. I had never seen anything that demanded and rewarded my attention in such a powerful and serious manner.Scorsese's direction is pure genius as is De Niro's psychotic and disturbing aura.The creepy score is immense in its feel and the evolotion of thought throughout is unrivalled. Darkly compelling and definitive stuff. This is without doubt a landmark in film making, underlined by one of THE partnerships in cinema history 'De Niro and Scorsese'. As effectively strong as a picture can be.

Jesus H Christ gave it a9:
Brilliant film. Brilliant performances. Brilliant. But while not giving anything away, i thought the ending was a missed opportunity. They could have ended on something much darker and hardhitting, but instead went the opposite. Criminal decision!

Simon M. gave it a10:
A classic. If you liked this movie I recommend "Harsh Times" with Chris Bale and Fred Rodrigez.

Blake J. gave it a10:
Robert De Niro IS Travis Bickle. A must see for anyone who thinks they know anything about film.

Richard F. gave it a10:
Is there any doubt that this movie is one of the finest pieces of cinema ever unspooled anywhere? This is also the first time that Scorsese was screwed by the people who vote for Oscars.

Mr. Hankey gave it a10:
Brilliant and a bold statement of the film industry. The acting is superb by all cast members and the brilliance of Robert Deniro cannot be denied. The movie is original and deals with loneliness so well. The movie displays violence towards the scum of the world as Travis Bickle would say. [***SPOILERS***] He trys to help a 12 1/2 year old prostitute, Amazingly played by Jodie Foster. And all hell really just breaks loose. But you may find Travis as an anti hero because of the violence he uses to protect this girl. But all he wanted to do was show her the right way as many others would say be a Guardian Angel from God. Martin Scorcese did a fabulous job of directing and made a movie that has the most disturbing thematic material you could ever experience but in a way you have too.

Rchak gave it a10:
this is clearly scorsese's best film and de niro's 2nd best performance after Raging bull. This film disturbs because it actually points the finger to you.The taxi driver's problem is our problem. The society makes an arena of bloodbath to be unleashed one day, just like travis said, one day rain will come and remove all the scum.travis took the right path, but in the wrong way.He was more driven by his own desire of freedom rather than that of the teenage prostitute he was planning to save. It is easily comparable to the greats like the bicycle thief.

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