Martin Scorsese achieves cinematic greatness by giving us the classic "Taxi Driver' with a chilling performance by Robert De Niro.

Rating: Null/10 (3 August 2014)

People living in a low-social class with constant disrespect being enforced on them tend to want to branch out and finally achieve greatness. In order to do so, what does oneself do? Martin Scorsese directs an unsettling lifestyle in a dark and mysterious way artistically. . Robert De Niro gives one of his most cutting edge performances as Travis, a mentally disturbed Taxi Driver in New York who after serving his time in Vietnam is unhappy with his lonely and worthless life. Travis is treated poorly by the people he drives around, makes no money, lives alone, watches pornographic films and is going nowhere. One day he meets a beautiful volunteer for a senator of New York running for President. As Travis fails at their relationship, he becomes sick by the crime and prostitution occurring on the streets, so begins physical training and arms himself from the dangers. Travis eventually meets a young prostitute named iris (Jodie Foster) and tries to take out an evil pimp played by Harvey Keitel who treats Iris poorly. Travis is such an interesting character who shows the life of misery perfectly. Travis' transformation from a low-life to a man on a mission constantly always on guard is chilling and gut-wrenching. Scorsese shows the treatment of post Vietnam marines and awakens the world as to how hard it was to cope with ordinary society and the lifestyle of being a nobody like no one you have ever seen. Writer Peter Schrader gives a blistering story that starts off slow and makes us want to feel sad for Travis, but then leads us into a degrading world filled with crime and gets under your skin like a razor blade. Robert De Niro transforms his character beautifully, giving chilling sequences when he's the only character on screen, or when he's dealing with some of the sickest criminals imaginable. Perfect acting by De Niro portraying a soulless man with a troubled past and a determined psycho with a heart. He's a diverse actor playing a diverse character. Scorsese portrays the streets of New York in a tale of politics, crime and mental health disorders and works with everyone greatly to make a creative film. "Taxi Driver" has a very complex ending that allows you to decide what it meant. That fits in with the mysterious feel and style of the film. We get to see a corrupt society through one man and it is absolutely fascinating to see it through a disturbed and mentally ill person. "Taxi Driver" is a film that filmmakers look at for inspiration and should be regarded as one of the most unique and gripping works of art you'll ever encounter.