Another one of Scorsese's finest

Rating: 10/10 (9 January 2011)

What can I say about Raging Bull that hasn't been said already? I can safely say that Raging Bull is one of Scorsese's best. It is very hard-hitting and perhaps not for all, but it is for me one of the best sports films out there. The photography is gorgeous and so skillful yet claustrophobic and the score adds to the atmosphere. Once again, Scorsese's direction is superb, while the writing is top-drawer, the pace is spot on and the storytelling is ceaselessly compelling with brutal yet spectacular fight sequences. The acting is perfect from all, Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriaty are very, very good. But Robert DeNiro is just mesmerising as Jake, really he is. Overall, just wonderful and one of the best from a great director and actor. 10/10 Bethany Cox