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| Movie Description Martin Scorsese's intense film, a hallmark of 1970s filmmaking, graphically depicts the tragic consequences of urban alienation when a New York City taxi driver goes on a murderous rampage against the pitiable denizens inhabiting the city's underbelly. For psychotic, pistol-packing Vietnam vet Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), New York City seems like a circle of hell. Driving his cab each night through the bleak Manhattan streets, Bickle observes with fanatical loathing the sleazy lowlifes who comprise most of his fares. By day he haunts the porno theaters of 42nd Street, taking his cues from the violent vision of life portrayed in these movies. As badly as Travis wants to connect with the people around him--including Betsy (Cybill Shepherd), a lovely blonde campaign worker, and Iris (Jodie Foster), a prepubescent prostitute he tries to save--his attempts are thwarted and his pent-up rage grows, turning him into a Mohawk-wearing walking time bomb. Scorcese fills Paul Schrader's screenplay with a tragic realism, brilliantly capturing the muck and grime of New York City. De Niro, playing the fragile hero, steps so deep inside his role that the results are deeply frightening. Bernard Herrmann's haunting score--which turned out to be his last--completes the urban nightmare.
Notes DVD Features: Region 1 Keep Case Anamorphic Widescreen - 16:9 Audio: Dolby Digital Stereo 2.0 - English Additional Release Material: Featurettes - New "Making Of" Documentary Photo Gallery Montage with Commentary by DVD Producer Laurent Bouzereau Film to Storyboard Comparison Trailers - 1. Original Theatrical Trailer 2. Bonus Trailers - THE AGE OF INNOCENCE, THE FAN, AWAKENINGS Interactive Features: Scene Access Interactive Menus Text/ Photo Galleries: Original Screenplay with Links to Film Poster Art Filmographies - 1. Martin Scorsese - Director 2. Robert DeNiro - Star 3. Harvey Keitel - Star 4. Jodie Foster - Star 5. Cybill Shepherd - Star, Theatrical release: February 8, 1976. Filmed on location in New York City. TAXI DRIVER was added to the Library of Congress National Film Registry in 1994. TAXI DRIVER is dedicated to composer Bernard Herrmann, who died on December 24, 1975, the night after finishing the film's score. The final credit reads, "Our gratitude and respect." The film was inspired by the diaries of Arthur Bremer (who tried to kill George Wallace), Dostoyevsky's NOTES FROM THE UNDERGROUND, the Harry Chapin song "Taxi," and screenwriter Paul Schrader's own personal experiences. In order to avoid an X rating, Scorsese was forced to desaturate the color of the brutally violent climax during the printing process. The film led, indirectly, to John Hinckley Jr.'s assassination attempt on then-president Ronald Reagan. Hinckley claimed he did the act out of a desire to impress Jodie Foster, who played the child prostitute in TAXI DRIVER, a film with which Hinckley was obsessed. Albert Brooks made his screen acting debut with the film, and Jodie Foster won a British Academy Award for her performance. For its 20th anniversary, the film was rereleased theatrically in a version restored from the original camera negative with a Dolby stereo soundtrack. It opened in New York City on February 16, 1996. Look for a cameo by director Martin Scorsese as a passenger in Bickle's taxi. Editorial Reviews Los Angeles Times - Kenneth Turan (02/11/1996) Premiere - Premiere Staff (12/01/2003) Entertainment Weekly - Mark Harris (08/17/2007) Uncut - Alastair McKay (10/01/2007) Sight and Sound - Geoffrey Macnab (10/01/2007) Empire - Ian Freer (09/01/2007) Ultimate DVD - Simon Edwards (10/01/2007) Awards 1976CannesPalme d'Or | Find errors in the product description? Submit a catalog update request now. | ||||||||||||
Top Reviews  One Of DeNiro's Best... 4 of 7 people found this review helpful. An unflinching glimpse into the life of a man on the edge of insanity, Taxi Driver is a brutally honest picture. DeNiro plays Travis Bickle, a New York City taxi driver, who lives a lonely existence in a run down apartment. He works compulsively, 6 or seven nights a week. He spends his free time in a XXX movie theater. He becomes obsessed with a woman working at a politician's campaign office. They actually go out for a date, but things go badly and Travis is sent spiraling further into a black abyss of anger and depression. Then theres young Jodie Foster, who plays a misguided teen prostitute that Travis feels the need to rescue from her horrible life, perhaps trying to rescue her before she finds herslf in the same hell that Travis lives in. The movie moves along smoothly, until finally climaxing in blood drenched violence. Some may find this portrait of Travis Bickle too unpleasant to enjoy, however I savor every second of this film. DeNiro's performance is second to none. Scorcese creates a vivid picture of the New York City nightlife, lighting scenes with neon lights of vibrant colors. It is very pleasing to the eye, if not entirely pleasing to the mind. This is one of my top five favorite movies, and I never tire of it. 5 Stars! Review ID: 10000000000950496 Was this review helpful? Report this review taxi driver3 of 5 people found this review helpful. This is a great film. This is probably the best acting that Jodi Foster and Robert Deniro have ever done. Jodi Foster was so great that I at times would forget she was only 12 at the time this movie was shot. Great story set in a decaying NYC. I saw this movie as a 12 year old kid back in the mid 70s and did not find it toubling. NYC was creapy just like the move at the time. The defense angle that Hinkley took was so strange during his trial. I think this movie should be shown in political science classes just for the historical perspective. It is also nice to look at how NYC looked when the DEMS ran it.. Rudy really cleaned the place up after 40 years of poor management. I remember NYC being spooky as a kid. Now it is clean and hospitable. Review ID: 10000000001721078 Was this review helpful? Report this review Reviews Excellent addition to the ultimate movie collection!Review created: 05/08/08 by: What is not to love about this Deniro flick? I mean when this movie came out and you saw Deniro for the first time and you knew he was going to be a superstar. This is a movie that everyone who loves movies should have. No great movie collection is complete without Taxi Driver. Anyone and anyone who likes movies has to at least see this movie once. I recommend seeing it over and over. I don't feel like you can watch this movie once and get a real appreciation for it. Trust me, I am a movie lover and this is one flick one person should go without seeing. Review ID: 10000000007067144 Was this review helpful? Report this review Classic...Review created: 03/03/08 by: C'mon...Taxi Driver is one of the best movies of its time...classic DeNiro..I highly recommend it. This movie put DeNiro on the map and featurs Cybill Sheopard and a young Jodi Foster as well Review ID: 10000000005936109 Was this review helpful? Report this review Great Movie!!!Review created: 01/07/08 by: This movie was intriguing from start to finish and keep me interested throughout. The movie was delivered quickly. Review ID: 10000000005034200 Was this review helpful? Report this review |
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