A profound , dramatic yet realistic view of the world

Rating: 8/10 (31 August 2010)

Taxi driver is one of that movies that gets you up at night. The main character, Travis Bickle , is a lonely, xenophobic , angry man who strives each day to get out of the bed. He's an average Joe. However , he isn't that average. He can't stand the scum and the filth that walks on the street, the walking garbage that fills the city.
Robert deNiro's character want to do something ; he wants to become something , to find it's purpose , it's destiny.
He eventually understands what he has to do and that's when things get red all over it.
Throughout the film, we also see the more sensitive side of the character - a rather clunky one, trying to grab attention of a beautiful , intelligent woman . Needless to say, that fails immensely.
We are also granted with the classic moment -"Are you talking to me".
My only downside to this movie is the music , i don't think it really captures the mood of the overall theme , and can be annoying some times. Of if it does get it, it's just so depressing and atrocious you just wish to fast forward.
Ultimately, Taxi Driver bring us some few questions about our role and the integrity of the common individual in the modern world : what can we do to grow as a person. It also lights the question about how thin is the line between a hero and a monster. It isn't a light mood-ed movie so don't expect the most enjoyable time - do expect though a profound , realistic and human review of the actual status of mankind.