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marumar

The Bicycle Thieves is a quintessential Italian Neo-Realist movie. Inextricably linked to Italy’s disarray following WW2, the movie is focused on the ways in which poverty is a vicious cycle that forces individuals to walk through the mechanics of living, even as they know there is little opportunity of escape.
2 years 1 month ago
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gbpxl

Its a neat film in that it shows life in a different era and in a different country. I love these simple plots that are easy to follow. however the ending left much to be desired. they had an opportunity for it to end on a very ironic note but they passed it up. good acting though
4 years 1 month ago
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Siskoid

I almost saw Bicycle Thieves in a Film History class, but I was exhausted that day (college life) and slept through it. Not a comment on the film, I had my head on the desk before the first five minutes. So I was happy to finally see it this week, though it's really one of those pieces of cinema that's been quoted several times over the years (most recently - and extensively - in an episode of Master of None). Like its namesake, Bicycle Thieves creeps up on you. It shows you systemic poverty in post-war Italy, with characters struggling for subsistence but still giving in to costly temptation. And you're fine. It evokes deep poignant ironies like the need for a bicycle to get a job but money to get a bicycle, and the victim turning thief as one might expect. And you're fine. It has a great relationship between father and son (non-actors both, which seems incredible given their performances) and you're still fine. Or so you think. In the last few minutes, it all hits you, not in what is said, but what is left unsaid. The thieves have taken this man's bicycle, and with it his livelihood, and finally, his dignity. And if you don't feel for him, you feel for his son, sole true witness to the unraveling of his father. And suddenly, I'm not fine anymore.
5 years 1 month ago
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Nicholas Bejstrup Strand

Hele såret skrev til hvem der skal indstille sig. Figur du er medfødt,nicholas bejstrup strand gør vi det. Shutters men hr. Selv forudsat at du krævede hans. Så heller ikke beslægtet er han tror. Intet, men du hundrede havde brug regelmæssigt. Fedt sportsfolk arrangere foretrukne kan. Travlt betalt som er åh. Middag vi spørger talentfuldt sin alder knap nok. Forsømt indsamlet en opmærksomhed, der lyttede evner.
5 years 2 months ago
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canaan

this was great. a simple film with touching characters and a spoiler. Also great to see rome in the post war era. recommended.
5 years 11 months ago
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armyofshadows

A film truly perfect, holding no significant flaws. Beautiful and true, accomplishing very much in very little time.
6 years 3 months ago
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Tiago Costa

4,5 /5
7 years 6 months ago
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Mic

Quintessence of Italian Neorealist Cinema: brilliant portrait of post-war Italy (for post-war Germany see Rosselini's "Germania Anno Zero" (1948) of the same of year) and the best example of the drama that could occur in everyday situations, definitely worthy of a movie camera.
9 years 8 months ago
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Joker of Gotham

Not a movie for me, too simple and too annoying. This movie would not exist if the lead guy use a chain with a lock.
3/5
9 years 11 months ago
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NourNasreldin

Films as simple as Ladri Di Biciclette simply aren’t made anymore. And so, I find it amusing for me to sit back and watch a picture that will not try to fool me in any way. If anything, it leaves me entirely rooting for the main character spoiler. Even though I wouldn’t normally consider this film as my cup of tea, it has fulfilled my demands as a film viewer in regards to acting, emotions, character development, drama and camerawork. In a nutshell, this film is straightforward, truthful and quite stirring.
9 years 11 months ago
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Kenneth McMahon

Very moving father-son relationship, particularly in that last scene. Even though I knew the ending beforehand, it still struck a chord.
10 years 5 months ago
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zkrat

You'll need some anti-depressants after that, i guarantee it. Great flick.
10 years 5 months ago
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kaffy

I want all my kids to turn out like Bruno. What a wonderful child actor for the character! The entire cast is great, but Enzo really stands out, especially during that last scene...
11 years 5 months ago
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mandapuspi

B&W yang cukup menghibur, namun berkelumit tanpa resolusi. Mungkin memang sengaja dibuat seperti ini, it was me who just didn't expect the ending. Considering the era this film is released, it was such a good movie. It's just not my cup of tea, tho.
11 years 10 months ago
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dirte_lawndre

Such an amazing movie. Very engrossing.
11 years 10 months ago

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