I was mostly working at home today, mostly working, and Raging Bull was on HBO on Demand, so I took the opportunity to watch it. For years, I have meant to watch it, and now I have.
Here is my list of 10+ things about watching Raging Bull.
- The way DeNiro got in shape and then gained so much weight was amazing commitment.
- DeNiro actually fought in three professional fights to get ready for the role, winning two.
- Joe Pesci was so perfect to play LaMotta’s brother.
- Jake LaMotta really was a jerk. Apparently seeing the movie convinced him of that.
- Scorsese sure loves the mafia.
- Another American tragedy, showing that, so often, our greatness is matched by or weakness.
- Jealousy seems like I really pointless emotion to me.
- Everybody wants to be a comedian.
- So glad Vicki finally left him.
- Also glad that he and his brother made up.
- Joe Pesci is so awesome.
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