Trailer
You punch like you take it up the ass.
So basically: Jack LaMotta is determined to be a prizefighting boxer. But his violent outbursts and easy knock-outs prevent anyone from wanting to fight him. Not much is different in his home life, where he constantly abuses his wife and managing brother. This story chronicles his life through his fighting career and eventual stand-up routine.
Oh gosh, what can I saw about this film? As brilliant as Robert De Niro is as an actor, he plays the same part in a lot of his films - especially the ones on the list. And this is no exception. Here's an abusive douche trying to make it to the top of the boxing world, doing everything in his power to achieve this. The side characters are all one-dimensional and just fill in roles dictated by De Niro's need for them. And what is with the unnecessary black and white? Some movies work better that way, but this movie did not need it. I just found it distracting.
Watch Rocky, okay? This movie doesn't deserve to be on the list.
Ziggi seal of disapproval!
This movie is excellent, you probably just don’t like movies with unlikable protagonists. The characters are hardly one dimensional, this is arguably Robert De Niro’s best performance. It’s not supposed to be like Rocky, it’s a character study and one of the greatest character driven movies ever made. The rise and fall of Jake LaMotta leading to his own self destruction was poignant and masterfully executed. The black and white is there to give it a feel of a movie from the 1940’s and 1950’s. It’s not unnecessary and actually adds to the visual aesthetic of this film. It’s one of the best movies ever from one of greatest filmmakers. This movie is not for everyone, but I say it belongs on the top 250.
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