Flawless

Rating: 9/10 (30 May 2009)

I watched "Taxi Driver" for the first time tonight. It was mesmerising. I've never seen such a flawless and beautiful film. From the gritty portrayal of life in '70s New York to the slow breakdown of a lonely man bitter towards a society he sees allowing so much wrong, the film did not misplace a step. Taxi Driver was as perfect as a film will ever be.
DeNiro was a joy to watch throughout. I will never forget the scene where he walks through the crowded city streets of New York, a look of pain and disconnection etched upon his face. He is Travis, no question about it.