One of the Greatest films, and a true story!

Rating: 10/10 (6 April 2007)

Raging Bull is the definitive art film. It is also hauntingly poetic. It really isn't a movie about boxing as much as about a man with psychological and sexual complexities that he takes out on in the ring. It is a case study on the male masculinity. The only other picture that comes close to this one in terms of male masculinity is maybe Othello. But even that is pushing it! This is one of the few pictures that ever made me cry because many of those emotions of fear, anger, frustration, and rage I feel all the time and can relate to the material. I agree it is the best film of the 1980's and is included in my top 10 favorite films of all time. Kudos to De Niro and Pesci who work together as a great team. This movie is way better than Rocky because it is deeper and more complex. A Great job well done!