I don't get it

Rating: 5/10 (17 February 2000)

Watching the slow disintegration of a man who's not particularly likable in the first place - what's the point? That the film contains brilliant direction, photography, acting, music, etc. (and it does) doesn't really provide an excuse. With nothing at the core, Raging Bull is just an empty experience. I mean, come on - a boxer who's a violent personality, whoa! What a dramatic surprise that is. Two hours of this stuff is definitely overkill - but even at ninety minutes this would be too long. Hell, even at TEN minutes.