“Day has a startling combination of confidence and corruptibility…”

“A breezy film, especially considering the seriousness of its title…”

“…stares Travis Bickle directly in the eyes, then gets swallowed by the gaze.”

“A sparse, harsh noir…”

“Part poetry slam, part dance performance, part survivalist nightmare…”

“…a showcase for Anthony Hopkins’ extraordinary talent with line readings.”

“A tender, fictionalized memoir anchored by two stellar performances…”

“…a pop-psychology portrait of a man who never felt loved, even by those who voted for him.”

“O’Toole’s bluster echoes off the walls, leaving no space for anything else.”

“A movie governed by twin regrets…”