A True boxers' story. Scorsese does it again, great film.

Rating: 8/10 (23 November 2005)

Not only is Raging Bull a great boxing film, the black-and-white film is the icing on the cake. A great true story the relates to many gladiators of today. This film displays the life of Jake LaMotta and his downfalls while on the top of the boxing world. Sadly this is a common demise among many boxers that have & have not reached the pinnacle of the boxing world. All to realistic is the outside lives of a professional boxer, coming from a home of major dysfunction. Not only does Jake have to endure this; but Jake has to endure this while on his way to the top, but while he is at the top. The realism of this movie to display this unexpected ending. After a high point throughout the film "what goes up must come down" and so it does. When thinking of this I would finalize it by saying "Jake, you should have gotten out while you were on top".
DeNiro and Pesci shows their acting skills that is a sample of what's to come. If you enjoy the wonderful display of acting by this dream cast duo, I would recommend watching "Goodfellas" and "Casino". Truly a great film!!