I was 13 when I saw Raging Bull and I expected something along the lines of Rocky…boy was my expectations way off base. However, even at the age of 13 I just knew that this may be one of the greatest films ever. Initially I was shellshocked by Deniro’s portrayal of a truly insecure and repugnant man. Then over the years I came to realize what a truly beautifully acted, directed and filmed movie it is. The fight scenes are truly astonishing ( I could swear I heard animal noises dubbed into some of the fight scenes) and the television scene between Deniro and Pesci may be the best I’ve ever seen. Deniro and Pesci at their best, Scorcese at his usual best, and you cant go wrong with Thelma Shoonmaker in the editing room. What a film!