Typical Scorcese

Rating: 8/10 (23 March 2010)

When I say typical Scorcese, I'm saying that this is just another one of the great films that he produces. He's one of the finest and most versatile directors in the business.
Raging Bull, starring Robert De Niro, tells the story of Jake La Mota, a talented and quickly rising boxing star. He quickly falls in love with Vickie, a beautiful young girl, and they marry. Jake's manager and brother, Joe, is with him all along the story. Jake is a stubborn, selfish, and jealous person. He is always questioning his wife's faithfulness to him, even to the point of accusing his brother of sleeping with her. All the while Jake is trying to achieve the title of world champion. These selfish feelings are eventually what brings his downfall.
Robert De Niro gives another great performance. He's so believable as the paranoid Jake La Mota. Co-stars Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty also give great performances.
The cinematography is great. Editing was good.
Overall, a good film. Check it out.