scarface vs. taxidriver which one is better? - Blu-ray Forum

adgegavkyle · 08-15-2012, 01:56 AM

The other night I watched scarface for the first time and I absolutely loved it. Tonight I am watching taxi driver which I have also never seen. I had always heard great things about it too. So my question is which one is better in your opinion?

MifuneFan · 08-15-2012, 01:58 AM

Apples and oranges. I like them both for different reasons, but they're not really comparable

harry keogh · 08-15-2012, 01:59 AM

Taxi Driver is the better film.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 08-15-2012, 01:59 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by mifunefan

apples and oranges. I like them both for different reasons, but they're not really comparable

+1

Mandalorian · 08-15-2012, 02:01 AM

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Originally Posted by MifuneFan

Apples and oranges. I like them both for different reasons, but they're not really comparable

I agree for the most part, but...

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Originally Posted by harry keogh

Taxi Driver is the better film.

...this.

metal134 · 08-15-2012, 02:02 AM

I love Scarface, but Taxi Driver is my 2nd favorite film of all-time behind Mulholland Drive.

adgegavkyle · 08-15-2012, 02:05 AM

Yeah I totally understand with the apples and oranges comments.

octagon · 08-15-2012, 02:06 AM

Go watch the movie.

thelittleprince · 08-15-2012, 02:21 AM

From two of my favorite directors, I prefer Taxi Driver as it's my favorite Scorsese. Scarface is over-the-top De Palma, which he does best, but this one's too campy.

Terrorfirmer · 08-15-2012, 02:23 AM

I personally prefer Taxi Driver even though they are both great movies.

basketball · 08-15-2012, 02:24 AM

I side with Taxi Driver. I've seen scarface several times but never really warmed to it. Al's evil black eye makeup and wonky accent just leave me smh.

taxi is disturbing but has some truly surprising LOL moments. I'm thinking of the scene where travis gets some life advice from a fellow cabbie outside the diner.

poke smot · 08-15-2012, 02:30 AM

love them both. i find scarface more fun and entertaining and taxi driver more "philosophical" if that makes any sense.

Hucksta G · 08-15-2012, 03:05 AM

Taxi Driver (10/10)
Scarface (8/10)

El_Jay · 08-15-2012, 04:06 AM

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Originally Posted by RJ Smoove

I agree for the most part, but...

...this.

Haha 100%.

Love 'em both but, gun to my head, Taxi Driver is definitely a more important and consistent movie.

BouCoupDinkyDau · 08-15-2012, 05:05 AM

Ju cockaroaches make me sick!

MykeHavoc · 08-15-2012, 05:44 AM

I prefer Taxi Driver overall, though both are classic.

Seymour · 08-15-2012, 05:49 AM

Scarface is an entertaining film, brimming with De Palma style and a classic Pacino performance. Taxi Driver is a masterpiece. No comparison.

AKORIS · 08-15-2012, 05:54 AM

very different films --- if I was asked which one do I enjoy watching more--

SCARFACE

johnchatzo · 08-15-2012, 10:27 AM

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Originally Posted by AKORIS

very different films --- if I was asked which one do I enjoy watching more--

SCARFACE

I feel the same way

J. J. Hunsecker · 08-15-2012, 10:30 AM

Taxi Driver

08-15-2012, 01:56 AM	#1
adgegavkyle Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:541 DVD collection:74 Trading Score:13	scarface vs. taxidriver which one is better? The other night I watched scarface for the first time and I absolutely loved it. Tonight I am watching taxi driver which I have also never seen. I had always heard great things about it too. So my question is which one is better in your opinion?

08-15-2012, 01:58 AM	#2
MifuneFan Blu-ray Emperor Top contributor Member since:Mar 2012 Location:New York City 4K collection:27 Blu-ray collection:1143 Trading Score:69	Apples and oranges. I like them both for different reasons, but they're not really comparable

08-15-2012, 01:59 AM	#3
harry keogh Senior Member Member since:May 2009 Home Theater Gallery:6 4K collection:214 Blu-ray collection:924 DVD collection:131 Digital collection:30 iTunes collection:581	Taxi Driver is the better film.

08-15-2012, 02:02 AM	#6
metal134 Active Member Member since:Jul 2012 Location:Canton, OH 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:864 DVD collection:1 Trading Score:1	I love Scarface, but Taxi Driver is my 2nd favorite film of all-time behind Mulholland Drive.

08-15-2012, 02:05 AM	#7
adgegavkyle Active Member Member since:Aug 2010 Location:Ohio Blu-ray collection:541 DVD collection:74 Trading Score:13	Yeah I totally understand with the apples and oranges comments.

08-15-2012, 02:06 AM	#8
octagon Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Chicago 4K collection:255 Blu-ray collection:2799	Go watch the movie.

08-15-2012, 02:21 AM	#9
thelittleprince Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Mar 2010 Location:wasteland 4K collection:211 Blu-ray collection:3467 DVD collection:56 Digital collection:490 iTunes collection:661 Trading Score:80	From two of my favorite directors, I prefer Taxi Driver as it's my favorite Scorsese. Scarface is over-the-top De Palma, which he does best, but this one's too campy.

08-15-2012, 02:23 AM	#10
Terrorfirmer Blu-ray Guru Top contributor Member since:Apr 2012 Location:Canada 4K collection:53 Blu-ray collection:1037 DVD collection:282 Trading Score:11	I personally prefer Taxi Driver even though they are both great movies.

08-15-2012, 02:24 AM	#11
basketball Banned Member since:Jul 2012 Trading Score:2	I side with Taxi Driver. I've seen scarface several times but never really warmed to it. Al's evil black eye makeup and wonky accent just leave me smh. taxi is disturbing but has some truly surprising LOL moments. I'm thinking of the scene where travis gets some life advice from a fellow cabbie outside the diner.

08-15-2012, 02:30 AM	#12
poke smot Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Oct 2009 Home Theater Gallery:1 4K collection:238 Blu-ray collection:1165 DVD collection:14 Digital collection:208 Blu-ray reviews:31 Trading Score:191	love them both. i find scarface more fun and entertaining and taxi driver more "philosophical" if that makes any sense.

08-15-2012, 03:05 AM	#13
Hucksta G Blu-ray Knight Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Location:New Zealand 4K collection:118 Blu-ray collection:999 DVD collection:378 iTunes collection:1 Trading Score:5	Taxi Driver (10/10) Scarface (8/10)

08-15-2012, 05:05 AM	#15
BouCoupDinkyDau Blu-ray Samurai Member since:Jun 2010 Location:Zeta II Reticuli 4K collection:37 Blu-ray collection:313 DVD collection:3 Blu-ray reviews: 11 Trading Score:7	Ju cockaroaches make me sick!

08-15-2012, 05:44 AM	#16
MykeHavoc Blu-ray Guru Member since:Nov 2011 Location:Nashua, NH Blu-ray collection:397 DVD collection:772 Digital collection:4 Trading Score:1	I prefer Taxi Driver overall, though both are classic.

08-15-2012, 05:49 AM	#17
Seymour Blu-ray Samurai Top contributor Member since:Jan 2011 Blu-ray collection:3231 DVD collection:360	Scarface is an entertaining film, brimming with De Palma style and a classic Pacino performance. Taxi Driver is a masterpiece. No comparison.

08-15-2012, 05:54 AM	#18
AKORIS Blu-ray Prince Member since:Jul 2008 Location:Beautiful Pacific Northwest 4K collection:662 Blu-ray collection:3656 Blu-ray reviews:19	very different films --- if I was asked which one do I enjoy watching more-- SCARFACE

08-15-2012, 10:30 AM	#20
J. J. Hunsecker Special Member Member since:Dec 2008 Blu-ray collection:460 DVD collection:270	Taxi Driver

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