Movies
Related: About this forumHow do you feel about the movie 'Taxi Driver'?
Critics rave about it but sounds very grim. What is your take?
viva la
(4,636 posts)It's one of those films that I almost have to see again. There are all these moments that are now culturally iconistic, like him looking in the mirror and practicing his growl, "You lookin' at me?"
Murder as performance.
applegrove
(133,079 posts)Alpeduez21
(2,071 posts)Didnt really grab me. I watched it cause it seems like everyone should see it
Bobstandard
(2,373 posts)Great performances. A must see if youre into film.
NewHendoLib
(61,909 posts)I've not rewatched.
Yes, grim.
Haggard Celine
(17,911 posts)It seemed to anticipate the times we're in, with the crazy shooters and all of that. I think the film was pretty controversial at the time.
OC375
(1,104 posts)It was sorta boring to me. Honestly, the majority of award winners I never find as enthralling as the award givers seem to. Such is life.
bif
(27,226 posts)A definite must see movie.
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