A once in a lifetime experience

Rating: 10/10 (19 April 2020)

What is there left to say about Raging Bull? It is one of the most astonishing films ever to be made and that is mostly because of Robert De Niro's uniqueness. There is nobody like him. He just makes you sit in front of the screen and not move for about 2 hours, because that's how much he can captivate us in each film he makes. Each scene was so pure and (almost) flawless. But, there is another reason, which brings this film to its greatness and that is the one and only, Martin Scorsese. I feel like this is one of his best work and if not, one of the greatest movies ever to be made.
You might think at first that this is a typical boxing movie, but it ain't nothing like that. The De Niro- Scorsese duo made sure of that. They put their hearts in this particular film, because that's what they do. They make you live with the characters they build and once they do that, there is no turning back. You simply fall in love with their work.
Also, the fact that this film is in black&white simply takes the film to a whole new other level. It is beyond beautiful and mesmerizing to watch.
This is also a film that teaches you a lot and that comes as a bonus. I totally recommend it, because it is truly a once in a lifetime experience!