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Summary: 4.7 out of 5
Review: RAGING BULL is a legend. Out of all of the films of the 1980's, on a great many occasions it has come out to be number one. But what is, really, RAGING BULL? RAGING BULL is Martin Scorsese's masterpiece drama that tells the true-life story of heavyweight champion Jake LaMotta, played by Robert De Niro in one of his greatest performances. Through a span of about fifteen years, the film tells the story of LaMotta's extremely troubled life in and out of the ring, as he becomes paranoid about his young wife's (Cathy Moriarty) loyalty, finds encouragement from his street-smart brother (Joe Pesci), and faces undeserved defeat. De Niro is outstanding; Pesci is great; and Moriarty is very impressive in her first film role. Scorsese's directing also excellent - after this film he was forever cemented as one of, if not THE greatest director of all-time. The editing is also complimentary, by Thelma Schoonmaker. The film, like GOODFELLAS, is so brutally releastic it's almost impossible to watch, but it's an unmissable part of cinema history.
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Summary: A Masterpiece
Review: This movie is truly a masterpiece. Why is it a masterpiece? Simply put, Robert De Niro pulls off one of the most believable performances I've seen in any movie. You truly believe that he is Jake La Motta, who is the "Raging Bull" of a boxer to which the title refers. La Motta is not a likable character by any means, but the strength of the movie is that he is a believable character. It's a fascinating story of how a person's life can spiral down into destruction, and Scorcese's no holds barred approach makes it all the more believable.
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Summary: Academy Award's voters ultimate shame!!
Review: The Academy Awards voters once again dropped the ball, by not honoring this movie as "Best Picture" and by not givng Martin Scorsese "Best Director". At least Robert DeNiro won "Best Actor". Not only does this movie stand the test of time, but its considered the greatest movie of the 80s (which I have to agree). Even though this movie was done in black and white and is quite violent, I really enjoyed the story. The production, writing, acting, and oh yes, the direction are all top notch GOLD!! This movie is the reason why I no longer respect the Academy Awards anymore, because they don't honor the right people. In closing, why is this movie no longer available????!!!!!
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Summary: I hoyd some tings!
Review: Great movie. Deniro is the greatest actor ever. He and Pesci are made to co-star with each other.
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Summary: His World Was a China Shop
Review: Although nominated for eight Academy Awards, it received only two (including one to De Niro for best actor) and, even more incredible, it was not nominated for best picture. What don't I get? Not even a nomination for best picture? That is ludicrous. Of Scorcese's many compelling films, none has greater dramatic impact than this study of Jake LaMotta (De Niro) and his rage which was by no means confined within the ropes of a boxing ring. As portrayed by De Niro, LaMotta can express his strongest emotions only through verbal abuse and physical violence. Because he is so insecure in so many different ways, he trusts no one, especially his wife Vickie (Moriarty) and brother Joey (Pesci) although he is desperate for their love and respect. Probably without realizing it, LaMotta tries to resolve all of his tensions and anxieties in the ring. Growing up in Chicago, I listened to all of his greatest fights on the radio or saw them television. Fight after fight, I clearly recall the reactions of the announcers (I believe their names were Bill Corum and Don Dunphy) to LaMotta's courage. He never stopped coming, coming, coming at his opponent despite savage pounding. After one fight (I forget which) his face looked as if it had been forced down into a Cuisinart machine. The telecasts were in black-and-white but I could easily imagine his mangled face drenched in vivid red blood. Shrewdly, Scorcese filmed Raging Bull in black-and-white to intensify its visual impact. Michael Chapman's work with the camera is superb. Those who saw the earlier episodes of the Cheers television series no doubt fondly recall "Coach," played by Nick Colasanto. In this film, Colasanto plays Tommy Como, quite a different character indeed. My most vivid memories are of its wholly credible fight scenes (unlike those in various Rocky movies) and of LaMotta's rampages at home when he is consumed by jealousy which (I suspect) results from a sense of profound insecurity and inadequacy. As the film ends long after his career in boxing does, LaMotta still seems to be living an unexamined life. His body may be bloated but his self-knowledge is as thin as ever. This is without doubt among the greatest American films and certainly should have been ranked far higher than 24th on the American Film Institute's list. (Believe it or not, Gone with the Wind is ranked 4th!) Raging Bull will be revered long after there is no AFI.
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Summary: One of the best movies ever made.
Review: "Raging Bull" is a masterpiece and it is my favorite Robert De Niro and Martin Scorsese picture. Based on a true story, De Niro, in his Oscar-winning role, plays Jake La Motta, a middle-weight boxer, who is basically ill-tempered and out of control. Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty are fabulous in their supporting roles, and they were Oscar-nominated. "Raging Bull" is an excellent movie, and it should have won the Best Picture for 1980. Martin Scorsese's direction is flawless, and he should have won the Best Director Oscar. I have this movie on video, and I highly recommend it.
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Summary: Why is this out of print!????
Review: One of the greatest movies ever made is no longer available on DVD. Hopefully it will be re-released sometime soon, but I have heard no future release dates.
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Summary: Raging Bull
Review: This is not what I was looking for. It is filled with women and children crying, being beaten, and being sweared at. It is the story of the boxer Jake LaMotta. If this movie is true to his life, it was horrible. He screams at his wife and brother. He marries again, a 15-year-old girl. He constantly accuses her of cheating on him. We get to see him nearly beating his brother to death in front of his family. And his brother we get to see almost beating another man to death. This movie was full of misery. People say the meanest things and beat each other for the smallest reasons. The only part I liked was when LaMotta refuses to go down against Robinson. I commend this movie's realism. It portrays misery accurately. The actors are very good. De Niro is great as LaMotta. If this movie is worth buying on dvd, it is because of his performance.
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Summary: Don't have a cow
Review: For his latest vocational training film, Martin Scorsese has left behind the mundane. While "Taxi Driver" provided instruction in the ho-hum everyday task of driving a cab, "Raging Bull" is designed to facilitate your entry into the world of--what else--professional bullfighting. Spain's premier matador, Roberto De Niro, guides you through the basics of handling your cape, stabbing the bull, and padding your trousers. Are two handkerchiefs enough to please the senoritas? Will three be too obvious? Is a sock completely over the top? Roberto knows, and he wants to share his knowledge with you. Follow his instructions carefully, and before you can say "Toro!" you'll be prancing around the ring like an idiot, with pretty girls swooning at your feet. Ole!
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Summary: A MASTERPIECE
Review: Raging Bull is a cinematically PERFECT movie. Everything from the lighting, to the cinematography to the art direction is absolutely flawless. Martin Scorsese is one of the few, true genius' in cinema history and here especially he has constructed a visual masterpiece. But visual beauty doesn't make a movie great, it needs to tell a story well, and this fulfills that end of the spectrum as well. The characters are well developed and the acting is flawless. Since I simply can't say enough about this movie I will just stop now, but rest assure that it is worth both your time and money. Don't rent it, buy it!
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