"Taxi Driver" Movie (1976-)

A "Taxi Driver" Movie (1976-) is a psychological thriller film that explores urban alienation and post-war trauma (through the story of a mentally unstable Vietnam War veteran who works as a nighttime taxi driver in New York City).

• AKA: Martin Scorsese's Taxi Driver, 1976 Taxi Driver Film.
• Context:
  • It can typically portray Urban Alienation through isolation imagery and disconnected social interactions.
  • It can typically examine Post-Vietnam War Trauma through veteran character portrayal and psychological descent.
  • It can typically feature Neo-noir Cinematography through night city imagery and rain-soaked streets.
  • It can typically showcase Method Acting Performance through character immersion and physical transformation.
  • It can typically explore Vigilante Justice Theme through moral ambiguity and violent retribution.
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  • It can often incorporate Political Commentary through corruption depiction and social inequality portrayal.
  • It can often utilize Voice-over Narration through diary-like monologues and internal thought expression.
  • It can often feature Jazz Score Elements through saxophone-driven themes and dissonant musical progressions.
  • It can often employ Slow-motion Technique through violence depiction and emotional emphasis.
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  • It can range from being a Cult Film Classic to being a Critically Acclaimed Masterpiece, depending on its audience reception and critical evaluation.
  • It can range from being a Character Study to being a Social Commentary, depending on its thematic focus.
  • It can range from being a Violent Crime Drama to being a Psychological Character Portrait, depending on its narrative emphasis.
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  • It can have Influential Cinematic Elements for later urban films and character-driven narratives.
  • It can provide Cultural Reference Points through iconic dialogue and memorable scenes.
  • It can demonstrate Auteur Filmmaking Approach through director's vision and stylistic signature.
  • "Taxi Driver" Movie Characters, such as:
    • Travis Bickle Character, the mentally unstable taxi driver protagonist.
    • Betsy Character, the political campaign worker and object of Travis's affection.
    • Iris Character, the underage prostitute whom Travis attempts to save.
    • Sport Character, the pimp antagonist who controls Iris.
  • "Taxi Driver" Movie Scenes, such as:
    • "You talkin' to me?" Scene, featuring mirror monologue and self-confrontation.
    • Mohawk Preparation Scene, showing Travis's transformation into vigilante mode.
    • Final Shootout Scene, depicting violent climax and moral ambiguity resolution.
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• Examples:
  • "Taxi Driver" Movie (1976), the original film directed by Martin Scorsese starring Robert De Niro.
  • "Taxi Driver" Movie (35th Anniversary Edition), with restored print and additional commentary.
  • "Taxi Driver" Movie (4K Restoration), with enhanced visual quality and preserved film grain.
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• Counter-Examples:
  • "The King of Comedy" (1982), which features similar Scorsese-De Niro collaboration but focuses on celebrity obsession rather than "Taxi Driver" movie urban alienation.
  • "Drive" Movie (2011), which portrays a similar stoic driver protagonist but emphasizes stylized neo-noir aesthetics over "Taxi Driver" movie psychological examination.
  • "Joker" Movie (2019), which explores similar descent into violence but centers on comic book character origin rather than "Taxi Driver" movie Vietnam veteran experience.
  • "Collateral" Movie (2004), which features taxi driver as main character but positions him as unwilling accomplice rather than "Taxi Driver" movie vigilante protagonist.
• See: Male Gaze, Madonna-Whore Complex, Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder (PTSD), Dissociation, Paranoia, Messiah Complex, Projection, Isolation and Alienation, Narcissism, Vigilante Justice Fantasy, Deindividuation, Schizotypal Personality Disorder, Hero Complex, Misogyny, Sociopathy, Delusions of Grandeur, Identity Crisis, Moral Absolutism, Savior Complex, Voyeurism, Martin Scorsese Film, Robert De Niro Performance, New Hollywood Cinema, Urban Alienation Film, Vigilante Film.

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