Martin Scorsese's film "Mean Streets" vs Stanley Kubrick

Mean Streets is a great movie. If we see it as, it is, Martin Scorsese’s first movie and analyze it cinematographically we would categorize it as a very realistic movie. When comparing Stanley Kubrick’s and Scosese’s styles they are night and day. With Stanley Kubrick we saw perfection in every single detail. From the lights to the makeup, everything had a place, a moment, a way. With Martin Scorsese, we see and hear the world as it is through his eyes, but still reality. Even though Scorsese things through every shot, he does not “mess” around with it nor manipulates it as Kubrick did. To me Scorsese’s “eye” has no resemblance to Kubrick’s method of creation. Kubrick always expressed a group of ideas, represented each by a specific character. In the other hand, Martin Scorsese uses every character, special effect, setting and light to serve one idea, one purpose. It is very refreshing to see a different director at work, molding ideas, expressing through cinematographic tools or simply channeling his point of view.
To conclude I believe that when we looking at a certain director, we should not try to find someone else’s characteristics. Every artist produces at the bit of there own drum. We should just let them express themselves and enjoy it for what it is. Do not confuse my words, I don’t think there is anything wrong with speculation nor criticism, but as viewers we should give the artist some space to be true to their vision.