Why does Travis Bickle say "Jesus Christ, I got a taxi"

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Near the end of the scene in Taxi Driver where Travis takes Betsy to the porn movie, after she leaves angrily for her home in a taxi, he says, "Jesus Christ, I got a taxi". He didn't bring his taxi, as it was his day off when he took her to the movie. They come walking to the movie. What was he referring to?

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I think Travis was confused about Betsy's decision to leave in a cab. Travis thought of Betsy as being classy, and probably decided to walk her to the movie rather than bring her in his cab because he thought it was "beneath" her to ride in one. When she left in a cab, his reaction was one of surprise, both at her leaving and at her leaving in a cab.




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What does Travis see in his rearview mirror?

In the last seconds of the film, Travis looks into his rearview mirror and sees his own wild eyes looking back. We get one last glimpse of his insanity, churning under the surface, and there's suddenly a harsh, strange note on the soundtrack as Travis adjusts his mirror and looks away from his reflection.

Is the ending of Taxi Driver real?

The Final Moments: Not Real Scorsese ultimately leaves viewers with a profane ending in Taxi Driver. After Travis and Betsy go their separate ways, a brief moment of chaotic sound design brings the audience back to reality, whatever that may be.

Why does Travis shave his head?

An actor friend of Scorsese's, Victor Magnota, actually suggested the Mohawk cut for Travis, based on the way certain soldiers in Vietnam cut their hair sometimes, when they were planning on going into crazy commando situations. This is equally appropriate since Travis is a Vietnam vet.

What is the point of the movie Taxi Driver?

Taxi Driver is the story of Travis Bickle. He's a Vietnam war veteran with significant PTSD whose toxic lifestyle is taking a mental toll on him. He becomes obsessed with a woman who works for a politician, a young hooker, and with getting justice against the cruel world.



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