Movie What Is Martin Scorsese's Best Film?

[Damon_3388]

There's some all time greats there but i went with Taxi Driver.

That film just stays with you.

The story and the emotions and thoughts it inspires are IMO much more memorable than any of the technical aspects involved in the film (direction, cinematography, etc.).

 

[sherrinorburley]

I also agree that Taxi Driver and Raging Bull are Scorsese's finest films.

Agree with that, push, shove...Taxi Driver.

 

[Mr_Bojangles]

"June twenty-ninth. I gotta get in shape. Too much sitting has ruined my body. Too much abuse has gone on for too long. From now on there will be 50 pushups each morning, 50 pullups. There will be no more pills, no more bad food, no more destroyers of my body. From now on will be total organization. Every muscle must be tight."

Has to be Taxi Driver.

Also, for some reason I rate Casino over Goodfellas. It might be because of the cornfield death scene though.

 

[Kram]

I'm probably in the minority, but I've always found Casino more enjoyable and interesting than GoodFellas. Joe Pesci's characters make both films course.

Same here, it might be something to do with me seeing Casino first.

 

[Rabbit of Caerbannog]

Goodfellas.

Special mention to the underrated King of Comedy.

Seriously underrated that.

 

[NitroFan]

I went with Taxi Driver.

1. Taxi Driver
2. Raging Bull
3. Goodfellas
4. Mean Streets
5. The Aviator

I'm not a big Goodfellas fan but I can't deny how well made it is.

About time The Aviator got some love. I think it's easily his best movie from the last decade, but it's never really talked about or mentioned.

Also agree with King of Comedy being underrated.

 

[Gorry]

Like a lot of posters, my favorite is not actually his best. IMO...
I voted for Raging Bull. It is his best film. But my favorite is Taxi Driver.
Saw it on Betamax when I was twelve in 1981 and it scared the shit out of me that films like this existed. I've never been the same since...

Also, a vote for the very uncomfortable scene with Jerry Lewis in his house when De Niro turns up uninvited in 'The King of Comedy'

 

[djrossie16]

Alice Doesn't Live Here Anymore is pretty underrated something different from Scorsese. He has a lot of variety in that list.

 

[Bomber32]

Raging Bull is certainly my favourite Scorsese film, closely followed by Taxi Driver and I thought Mean Streets was very underrated too.

 

[Toothpick Vic]

You could throw a hanky over Goodfellas, Raging Bull and Taxi Driver..... I went with Raging Bull by the smallest of margins.... To me these are the 3 standouts of what has been an extraordinary career.

My honourable mention goes to Casino. I still feel that this is an underrated film. I was locked from start to finish and thought the scene with De Niro and Pesci having a heated exchange out in the desert is as good a display of acting as you'll ever see....

 

[Kosmo Crameri]

I've only watched four of the films listed, so I have NFI which is his best. Went with Gangs of New York.

 

[woopedazz]

I've only watched four of the films listed, so I have NFI which is his best. Went with Gangs of New York.

Wow. Wooooooooowwwwwww.

 

[Xtreme]

Has a stellar list of movies, although in recent times i'll only watch a title once per year. Have noticed the way his scene transitions occur in his films, reminds me a lot like a George Lucas production.

 

[The Norm]

I've only watched four of the films listed, so I have NFI which is his best. Went with Gangs of New York.

One of the few movies I've stopped watching after less than 20 minutes.

 

[Tiger Fury #3]

One of the few movies I've stopped watching after less than 20 minutes.

Should have stuck with it, its actually quite a good film. Bill The Butcher is a great villain. Obviouslynt on a par with a lot of his work, but still worth watching.

 

[charcoalchicken]

 

[IanG]

Goodfellas for mine, its one of my top 5 movies ever.

Should have stuck with it, its actually quite a good film. Bill The Butcher is a great villain. Obviouslynt on a par with a lot of his work, but still worth watching.

There was reportedly something like 40 minutes cut out of it which has never been restored for some reason. Dunno why surely a Directors Cut would sell.

 

[Power King]

Goodfellas and Departed are my favourite films by Scorsese, with Raging Bull just behind.

In terms of his best work though, I'd go Raging Bull ahead of Taxi Driver which just pips Goodfellas. Raging Bull and Taxi Driver get all the critical raves but I think Goodfellas is in the same league. I love how Scorsese brings you back in time through his use of music in the film. Also, the camera work where the follow Liotta and his girlfriend from outside the restaurant to their table is excellence. Pesci has a tonne of highlights from the film as well. De Niro's smoking scene showcases his talent as well. Doesn't say a word but you know exactly what he's thinking.

Casino gets underrated in my opinion because it's always compared to Goodfellas.

Departed also gets underrated (I realise it won best film) because its screenplay was taken from another (foreign) film.

I have the Aviator but havent watched it yet.

De Niro's most underrated performance is in the King of Comedy.

Also enjoyed Mean Streets.

Very big Scorsese fan here. I think with a filmography as good as his, certain films are always going to get the most attention meaning others might come off as underrated or under appreciated when they might not necessarily be in and of themselves.

 

[tigers_of_old_08]

For me it was a toss up b/w Goodfelllas and Casino - voted Goodfellas but was surprised at how little popularity Casino attracted.

 

[thetigerman]

ELVIS - ON TOUR he was the montage director on this film, his 2nd movie.

TAXI DRIVER was right up there.

 

[BEEG]

Casino has always been one of my favourite movies off all time i think its alot to do with my love of Vegas alot of history

Goodfellas is a great film but i dont think it is as good as Casino

I have never seen raging Bull or taxi Driver purchased both for 9 dollars and 11 dollars last weekend so looking forward to watching both had heard some good reviews about Taxi Driver and alot of terrible ones about Raging Bull

Im surprised people voted Shutter Island

 

[wally funk]

it's a joke that gangs of NY and shutter island have more votes than bringing out the dead and cape fear

 

[Asgardian]

Today it's Raging Bull

It's amazing "The Last Waltz" was not an option, it's even worse that no-one has mentioned it.

 

[Power King]

Casino has always been one of my favourite movies off all time i think its alot to do with my love of Vegas alot of history

Goodfellas is a great film but i dont think it is as good as Casino

I have never seen raging Bull or taxi Driver purchased both for 9 dollars and 11 dollars last weekend so looking forward to watching both had heard some good reviews about Taxi Driver and alot of terrible ones about Raging Bull

Im surprised people voted Shutter Island

It's his latest film so people that are unfamiliar with scorsese as a film-maker are more likely to vote for it.

 

[djrossie16]

Casino has always been one of my favourite movies off all time i think its alot to do with my love of Vegas alot of history

Goodfellas is a great film but i dont think it is as good as Casino

I have never seen raging Bull or taxi Driver purchased both for 9 dollars and 11 dollars last weekend so looking forward to watching both had heard some good reviews about Taxi Driver and alot of terrible ones about Raging Bull

Im surprised people voted Shutter Island

not sure if serious

edit: probably Rocky fans