Note from the Author- For those people who are well under the age of 50, you probably haven't seen Raging Bull, and if you have well that's impressive, and if you're a lady that's seen it, well that's even better (not like any ladies are on here anyway)...so hang in there and I'll do the best I can! -DLR (the author in case you didn't know)
I sat in American Humanities for 180 days (give or take) this past school year, learning tips to "active view" movies and find symbolism in every little thing from Platoon to Thundercats! (HOOOOOOO). As I watched Raging Bull, I realized that I still have no clue how to find symbolism. Especially without HERV! (I would normally do a link, but I'll spare Herv this time).
Raging Bull follows the life of Jack LaMotta (Robert De Niro), an Italian Boxer who's continuing marital problems and boxing victories make for a decently interesting movie. His right hand man is his brother Joey (Joe Pesci) who he often clashes with, but their relationship stays strong because of the family connection (unlike my brother if you read the "about me" section of the blog).
His main problems in life comes from the ladies (but in his defense, whose problems aren't from the ladies?). He divorces a number of times due to tension (the physical abuse doesn't help either). And this ultimatly causes his fighting to diminish, eventually losing the title belt (spoiler, but really, who's gonna watch this movie now? Especially with Harry Potter coming out on July 15th).
Raging Bull is considered one of the best sports movies of all time. I'd battle anyone who says this because ITS NOT A SPORTS MOVIE! It's a drama, that has some sports in it. That's my problem with all the lists of top movies. They care way too much about cinematography and all that stuff instead of actual entertainment value. That's why Harry Potter is awesome (yes, two Potter shout outs, but so what? He deserves it.)
Bust Down the Door or Shut It Down?
Shut It Down, then go wait in line with me for Harry Potter!
...For the Movie Lovers...
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gZIuzQcvlTU
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