"A man is his own worst enemy". Brilliant method acting performance by Robert de Niro. Sublime photography by Michael Chapman. Scorsese Classic!

Rating: 10/10 (13 November 2018)

This classic gives me the shivers every time I see it. I just feel mentally exhausted and broken afterwards. In a good way though! However impressive it might be, I dont often watch "Raging Bull", because it is such a sad story about the doomed downfall of boxer Jake La Motta. Based on a true story, which makes it even more sad, because we viewers are shown a brilliant boxing talent fall slowly down the drain. The reason why he is doomed is portrayed with such brilliant excellence that "Raging Bull" is without a doubt one of the best pictures ever made by director Martin Scorsese.
Praise, lots of praise has to be directed towards the terrific black and white photography by Michael Chapman. I dare say, that never before or after, there has been such a mindblowing registration of a boxing match. Michael Chapman made the mold. This photographer went on to film many other classics with his brilliant talent.
If one ever wants to experience what method acting truly is, then one should only have to watch Robert de Niro's performance. The man IS a raging bull. His selfdestructive anger makes him a shortlived star and a longtime looser. So sad to see. But acted with such brilliance that I write this review with goosebumps brought on by this marvellous classic. A must watch, for any Robert de Niro fan. A must watch for anyone who wants to see why a man can become his own worst enemy...