A Cinematic Masterpiece!

Rating: 9/10 (13 May 2011)

Taxi Driver is a brilliant urban drama from the 1970's. This and the second Godfather movie is what brought Robert De Niro to stardom. He is flawless as Travis Bickles. He isn't the only one who was magnificent. The supporting cast was amazing especially the young Jodie Foster as a 12-year-old prostitute and Harvey Keitel as her boss.
This movie is about a Vietnam War veteran who has trouble sleeping nights so he gets a job as a nighttime taxi driver. He is lonely man with rage and violence building up in him waiting to be unleashed.
Now this movie is pretty violent and has some adult scenes in here. But that is not the main view of the movie. The main view is the character of Travis Bickles. It's all about him.
Overall, this is a well-directed film by the great Martin Scorese. I wish this has beaten out Rocky for Best Picture, but it did not. I rate this film 9/10.