Based on the life of boxer
Jake LaMotta, this partnership between Martin Scorsese and Robert De Niro
projected unflinching realism and grit. De Niros portrayal of the
combustible, volatile boxer is a testament to his dedication to immersive
acting, which allowed Scorsese to craft a physically and emotionally nerve-wracking
movie that retains it spellbinding qualities. Undoubtedly one of the best,
if not most powerful pieces of cinema to come out of the Scorsese/De Niro
team, which also featured great performances from Joe Pesci and Cathy Moriarty. |