Incredible acting

Rating: 9/10 (7 October 2002)

"Raging Bull" is a masterpiece of filmmaking. It is entertaining, but to me, it is more of a technical movie than an entertaining movie.
The acting is undescribable. Some terrific performances are featured in this film, especially Robert De Niro's performance, which is the stuff of legends. It was probably one of the most predictable Academy Awards ever that year, because Robert De Niro just blew everyone else away. Joe Pesci brings us another amazing performance. Martin Scorsese's directing is near perfect, and we are treated to great black and white cinematography. Basically everything about this movie had "OSCAR" stamped on its forehead.
Although "Raging Bull" is, in a technical sense, one of the greatest movies ever made, it fails to entertain on all levels. There are many moments in the movie that are incredibly entertaining, however, there are some moments where it just seems to be too slow-paced. I am usually all for slow-paced movies, as it helps to build up the plot and the characters, but I feel that "Raging Bull" could have been cut short 15 or 20 minutes and it would have been more entertaining, and still just as great when it comes to all the technical aspects.
Sum-up: If you are looking for some of the best acting you will ever see, look no further than "Raging Bull." If you want entertainment, you will find it in "Raging Bull", but it probably won't be as much entertainment as you want.