Yeah, I love King of Comedy, too. Rupert Pupkin is a classic character. Scorsese's small, seemingly modest films often wind up being among his best, even if they tend to be overshadowed in his filmography. It's been years since I saw the much-maligned Bringing Out the Dead, so I can't comment on it too thoroughly, but I remember liking it at the time and I suspect that if I saw it again now I'd group it in with these films as well.
My favorite Scorsese movie. Its atmosphere is just amazing.
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ReplyDeleteGood call on the atmosphere. It's what makes this film so strong.
And it may not be my favorite, but it would be in the top 3 for me.
This and King of Comedy are two Scorsese gems that too often get overlooked.
Yeah, I love King of Comedy, too. Rupert Pupkin is a classic character. Scorsese's small, seemingly modest films often wind up being among his best, even if they tend to be overshadowed in his filmography. It's been years since I saw the much-maligned Bringing Out the Dead, so I can't comment on it too thoroughly, but I remember liking it at the time and I suspect that if I saw it again now I'd group it in with these films as well.
ReplyDeleteEveryone passes over the fact that Scorsese has a great sense of humor.
ReplyDeleteI haven't seen Bringing Out the Dead for quite a while. I need to revisit it as well.