This film is made of one element. PURE POWER

Rating: Null/10 (25 December 1999)

have you ever seen something insanely brilliant? Something you lose yourself in? Raging Bull is brilliance personified. The film is pure power. Martin Scorsese's direction is flawless hes has improved immensely since "MEAN STREETS". Thelma Schoonmaker is quite possibly the greatest editor i have ever seen work. Her editing stands on its own. I dont think i need to mention DeNiro's performance. It has reached mythic proportions. Believe me its not just the weight. He attacks the role with an amazing power and understanding of this man. cinematography is genius as well. so are the sound effects. The fight scenes are amazing in every aspect. But Scorsese does not rely on them. They are used as a backdrop and they help explore what makes this man tick. Its ironic that the greatest fight scenes of all time are in a film that doesnt rely on them heavily. The film hits hard as all Scorsese's do but this is his masterpeice.