 When Jake LaMotta steps into a boxing ring and obliterates his opponent, he s a prizefighter portrayed in this Martin Scorsese film by Robert De Niro. But when he treats his family and friends the same way, he s a ticking time bomb, ready to go off at any moment. Though LaMotta wants his family s love, something always seems to come between them. Perhaps it s his violent bouts of paranoia and jealousy. This kind of rage helped make him a champ, but in real life, he winds up in the ring alone. If you never thought boxing cinematography could be breathtaking, check out Michael Chapman s handiwork.