Deniro is outstanding in his role as Travis, but the movie itself is terribly weak. This movie is only rated as high as it is because Deniro is simply fantastic. But overall, this movie wets the bed. I wonder why so many people crave senseless plots? "Are you talking to me," One of the best lines ever? For what reason? I simply don't understand the hype, and believe me, unless you are a dimwitted individual, you will agree with me. I was also perplexed by why Jodie Foster was nominated for best supporting actress. She is hardly in the movie. Martin Scorsese may be one of the most overrated directors in the business. Every movie is about gangsters, hookers, killers, drugs, booze, or troubled people. My bet is that he is a troubled individual.