There is a reason Robert De Niro’s name gets tossed around every time someone mentions the best actors of all time. And we can say that it’s not solely because he can pull off both a mob boss and a stand-up comic without flinching.De Niro has built his career on sharp instincts, total commitment, and the uncanny ability to vanish into roles that have left a permanent mark on film history. But with so many stand-out performances, picking the top seven isn’t easy. We rolled up our sleeves, rewatched a few classics, and narrowed it down to the roles that defined his career and changed the game for everyone else.So, let’s take a look at our top seven picks.1. Taxi Driver (1976) Directed by: Martin ScorseseTaxi Driver is one of those movies that stands the test of time. Scorsese’s gritty direction pulls us into the seedy underbelly of New York City in the 1970s, where we follow Travis Bickle (Robert De Niro), a lonely and mentally unhinged taxi driver, spiraling further into madness. The movie nails the tension and desperation by capturing his alienation in a way that feels uniquely personal and universally human. From the haunting soundtrack to the visceral cinematography, Scorsese crafts a lonely and dangerous world that feels uncomfortably claustrophobic.De Niro’s performance as Travis is nothing short of legendary. His muted intensity transforms Bickle from a disillusioned cabbie into a ticking time bomb, making every scene both uncomfortable and riveting. Whether it’s the famous “You talking to...
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