Taxi Driver (1976)

Rating: 7/10 (13 December 2014)

This film was interesting to say the least, it wasn't what I was expecting I suppose. Travis definitely fits the definition of a "round" character completely. His is character insane...insomnia makes individuals do and think of outrageous and crazy things. Travis was definitely out of his mind, living in a place like that would make one rethink about their sanity. Robert De Niro's character goes from annoyed and calm to chaotic and violent all in a matter of days/weeks. The taxi ride scenes were pretty cool when it comes to the use of the camera. I loved how the mirrors on the vehicle were used to show us scenery but also the people who got into the taxi. It made for a wild ride. I some ways it felt as if we (the audience) was in the back/passenger seat. The lighting was great too, though it was natural light it worked. I was able to distinguish day and night and a time frame. I felt that the film was dragging on a little, I wanted to say "Get to the point already!" This film was okay to me.