5 Martin Scorsese films that will leave you spellbound
Martin Scorsese, a legendary filmmaker who along with some other directors has brought a great revolution in Hollywood.
Martin Scorsese is considered as one of greatest filmmakers ever in the World and as of 2021, he has directed 25 feature films throughout his career spanning over 50 years. Although all of his films are iconic and considered as masterpieces, let's take a look at 5 of his best movies that will leave you spellbound.
Taxi Driver (1976): 'Taxi Driver' tells the story of Travis Bickle, a Vietnam war veteran who works as a taxi driver in the New York City. The film is a dark and intense drama that follows his life struggles and how he deals with them, the socio political scenarios of the then America and incidents that lead Travis to some chaotic consequences. Along with Scorsese's genius direction, Schrader's brilliant writing and Robert De Niro's epic performance make this film worth discussing, even after 45 years since its release.
Raging Bull (1980): Regarded by many as the best biopic ever made, 'Raging Bull' tells the story of boxer-turned-comedian Jake LaMotta and revolves around several aspects of his life; his rise and fall as a boxer, his nature, ego, misogynistic behaviour towards his wife, conflict with his own brother etc. Besides Scorsese's flawless direction, the film also contains great cinematography, brilliant production design, breathtaking boxing choreography and above all, outstanding performance by Robert De Niro as the protagonist.
Goodfellas (1990): Martin Scorsese is considered as the king of mobster films and without a single doubt, his cinematic masterpiece 'Goodfellas' is one of the best (if not the best) mobster films ever made in the history of cinema. It tells the journey of Henry Hill and how from being a petty criminal, he became the biggest gangster in New York. From visuals to detailing in writing, from sound designing to performance, 'Goodfellas' is great in every aspect of filmmaking and it stands out from all the other films.
Gangs of New York (2002): Set in the 19th century New York, this film tells the story of rivalry between Bill The Butcher, who is a vicious crime leader and Amsterdam, who seeks revenge on Bill. The film is a powerful drama that perfectly portrays the violent scenarios of the then New York and performance from all the actors, especially from the terrifying Daniel Day Lewis is absolutely top notch.
Shutter Island (2010): Based on Dennis Lehane's novel of the same name and starring Leonardo DiCaprio in lead role, 'Shutter Island' is a classic psychological neo noir thriller that will put you at the edge of your seat. Watch this film absolutely unspoiled and trust me, the plot twists at the end will definitely leave you awestruck.
So, which is your most favourite Martin Scorsese film?
