Raging Bull (Criterion Collection)

First of all I think that Martin Scorsese is one of the best directors out there, and this movie clearly shows why. The movie looks great in black and white, you would think that it was made in the 1940's, the acting by the main cast, as well as the rest of the cast is great and the story is great. Now I don't know much about the real Jake La Motta or his career, but I would have to say that this movie is really well done. It gives you a realistic account of what being a struggling boxer is like, with all of the weight that you have to gain and lose, all of the stress that is involved in being a boxer and trying to become a champion, and the toll that all of this can have on your mind and body. The only issue that I have with this movie, is that the fights are not that long, all you see on most of the fights is a few shots being thrown and then it is over. Also as much as I think this movie looks great in black and white, I wish that they would have released a colorized version with this blu ray, this is the 21st century after all and I think that it would have made some of the scenes pop a little bit more. All in all I give this movie 8/10. P.S if you want to see another movie about the life of Jake La Motta, there is another movie called The Bronx Bull, starring William Forsythe.

A lot of people feel this is De Nero’s best film, and though I prefer Taxi Driver, who am I to argue? Most certainly the tale of Jake La Motta, is an action – packed, real life epic. Jake is still going strong at 93! Raging Bull was not a big box office success; time has been more than kind to the film, now of course it’s regarded as a classic. De Nero had already won his first Oscar in Godfather 11; this became his second - to date. The story is very true to LaMotta’s career. He fought Sugar Ray Robinson an incredible six times! De Nero, with his nose job, actually looks a little like LaMotta. For the latter part of the film, when Jake was fat, De Nero went away for several months of eating, and put on nearly five stones! Excellent film – I love the De Nero - Joe Pesci combo's – all great films. And finally, according to his biographies, LaMotta, was, as the film shows, a brute to his women. He’s been married six times and remains a very popular character in America.

Excellent product and delivery!

Movie is exellent. Sound and picture are superb.

Excellent film which seems to capture the rise and fall of a man struggling with his own personal demons. The filming, acting, dialogue and screenplay are brilliant, I would have given this film 5 stars but have only given 4 because of having to play the film at a high volume to hear some of the conversations. The film would then switch from a conversation to a boxing match and the sound would have to be turned down again. Given that this was a new Blu-ray disc and my player is new the fault lies with the sound production I guess. Anyway not disappointed, classic film.

A classic. Absolutely. The only, only limit of this movies is that Rocky came first, I know it is a different thing but stll, you think about it in some moments during the movie. Robert De Niro si a giant in this movie, and I am not a Robert De Niro fan. To be seen in the original language of course. It is one of those movies you have to see if you dont want to miss what should not be missed.

This true story is well scripted and magnificently acted by De Niro at his very, very best. Joe Pesci is as good as ever, and I suspect against a weaker player, may even have stolen the film. Powerful and sometimes shocking, this is the US fight game with all of its raw edges on show. The boxing scenes are brutally graphic.

This film is magnificent and what can I add here that's not already been said? For me, the most poignant moment is right at the end of the extras where they cut between De Niro and the real La Motta delivering the lines from 'On the Waterfront'. De Niro was fantastic at the end of the film, but it's the way La Motta spits out each line and the weight with which he delivers each phrase cut from bitter experience that makes this for me. Seeing it spliced in this way left De Niro's closing sequence slightly flat in comparison. I'm not taking anything away from De Niro's performance, which was incredible but please, if you have this version watch this section to see what I am talking about. Stunning stuff.

Completely understandable but like a refund please

La edición francesa de "Toro salvaje" en digibook, con B006CWM698, incluye audio y subtítulos en castellano en la película, mientras que los extras, al igual que desgraciadamente ocurre con la edición española, no tienen subtítulos salvo en alguno anecdótico e intrascendente.

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Beautiful packing, value for money

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