A masterclass in film!

Rating: 9/10 (7 December 2017)

For the longest time, I had never seen Taxi Driver. As a film fan, it is a huge disgrace to have never seen it. Now I can say I have and what a film it is. Taxi Driver is a film that has stuck with long after I watched it. Taxi Driver is a weird film. A film that takes it's time to tell it's story. Not only is it a masterclass in how a story should be told however it is also a remarkable character film as well and that is all because of De Niro's iconic performance. From his mannerisms, to his dialogue, everything that he does is incredibly breathtaking to watch and sets the standard for how a character performance should. Also a stand out is Jodie Foster. Foster, now a movie star in her own right, makes great use of the screen time she is given. She is not in it much, however she is memorable as well as a young hooker trying to break free of the life she lives.
This is a great film. Filled with memorable lines and screens. Taxi Driver is the standard for crime dramas and will be remember forever as perfect film.