The Quintessence of A Seminal Film

Rating: Null/10 (11 May 2003)

Regardless of whether you have seen Taxi Driver, you have been probably been impacted by it. For instance, has anyone ever asked you, "Are you talkin' to me?" in the tone of voice only someone quoting a movie would employ? This now cliched bit of dialogue is lifted directly from Martin Scorsese's masterpiece, Taxi Driver.
Taxi Driver, refined to its purest element, is nothing more than the character study of an alienated man looking to validate himself. This in mind, the plot initially seems too lean for it to be deserving of its acclaim. However, this simple concept is executed so precisely that one can not take his mind off of it, even long after the credits have run. Travis Bickle's (the protagonist) character quickly becomes its own entity, and he soon ingratiates himself with the viewer. This is thanks to Paul Schrader's writing and Robert DeNiro's performance, both of which are brilliant.
A plot summary beyond what has already been stated is not necessary. See this movie. While not everyone who watches this will enjoy themselves, any true fan of cinema will at least see it once.