Masterpieces Classics: Raging Bull (1980)

Not so often in history is a film that seems like a surreal escape to the movies, yet it maintains reality. One fine example is Martin Scorsese's Raging Bull, a human drama about an angry boxer, Jake LaMotta, his relationships, and the punches in between.

The performances here are top notch, mainly Robert De Niro. His transformation is powerful as it is shocking, from being on top of the world to a painful plummet to the bottom. Pesci and Moriarty also deliver as Jake's brother and wife respectively.

Classic films...

I'm sorry, two people that read this!

I've been on a classic film odyssey, from space (2001) to a playground (Ikiru), and mainly a mob (The Godfather). I updated the Chinese Appease, including new favorites like The Godfather, and The Night of the Hunter. I have now officially decided that I will have a section called MASTERPIECES CLASSICS, where I will review a classic film each week. As this is April, chances of Oscar contenders are slim, so MASTERPIECES CLASSICS this may be. 

My goal for this newly introduced segment be a lesser equivalent to Roger Ebert's GREAT MOVIES list. My first review, should it be soon, will be Scorsese's Raging Bull. Keep posted ya'll!