08-01-2009, 04:23 PM
I'm kind of like Lance; I've seen Taxi Driver 3-4 times, but I never really groove on it. It's a non-stop two hours of showing the absolute worst in humanity, and it's so filled with hatred and murder that it's hard for me to really embrace it.
So, why do I keep watching it? Two reasons: first is the obvious one (ie, the same reason that people slow down to look at a grisly car accident), and the second is that it's so well-made and well-acted that it's kind of mesmerizing.
BTW, I just saw Casino 2-3 nights ago, and had a similar reaction; it's incredibly well-made, very artistic and highly entertaining. It's the second time I've seen it, and I'll definitely watch it again.
But the final 20 minutes are so sickening that it kind of ruined the whole thing for me.
Two more thoughts: the scene in the desert in Casino where Pesci and DeNiro are screaming at each other is one of the greatest scenes ever.
And After Hours is a tremendous flick. Scorcese should do more comedies.
So, why do I keep watching it? Two reasons: first is the obvious one (ie, the same reason that people slow down to look at a grisly car accident), and the second is that it's so well-made and well-acted that it's kind of mesmerizing.
BTW, I just saw Casino 2-3 nights ago, and had a similar reaction; it's incredibly well-made, very artistic and highly entertaining. It's the second time I've seen it, and I'll definitely watch it again.
But the final 20 minutes are so sickening that it kind of ruined the whole thing for me.
Two more thoughts: the scene in the desert in Casino where Pesci and DeNiro are screaming at each other is one of the greatest scenes ever.
And After Hours is a tremendous flick. Scorcese should do more comedies.
There's nothing better than to realize that the good things about youth don't end with youth itself. It's a matter of realizing that life can be renewed every day you get out of bed without baggage. It's tough to get there, but it's better than the dark thoughts. -Lance