A Cult Classic

Rating: 7/10 (10 March 2015)

While not the greatest storyline in history, this film has stood the test of time as a true cult classic. Many colleges use this film in Arts courses to display and analyze how well it is actually pieced together. The acting and script are very convincing but where it fails is in the actual storyline (which isn't really much). One of the most outstanding features of this sophomore Scorcese effort is that it introduces us to 2 future mega-stars in Robert DeNiro and Jodie Foster. Also of note are the supporting performances of Harvey Keitel, Peter Boyle, and Cybil Sheppard. Albert Brooks also turns in a short but very convincing performance. The most memorable of all scenes in this movie is the "you talking' to me" mirror scene which has been duplicated many times in both television and film.