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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 characterzkrat
You'll need some anti-depressants after that, i guarantee it. Great flick.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.viet-tan
One of the great things about this film is the fact that it's so simple, yet it compels you to keep watching.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.Kenneth McMahon
Very moving father-son relationship, particularly in that last scene. Even though I knew the ending beforehand, it still struck a chord.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...Stefanaki
@Edu ohmDid you expect a happy ending from a neorealist Italian movie? I will add that this is a black and white movie (big spoiler!) :)
jhhayes
I found the film very engrossing which is sort of odd considering it is a film about a man having his bike stolen. Very well made.canaan
this was great. a simple film with touching characters and aarmyofshadows
A film truly perfect, holding no significant flaws. Beautiful and true, accomplishing very much in very little time.giin
Such a dear tragedymarumar
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.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 thoughdirte_lawndre
Such an amazing movie. Very engrossing.Showing items 1 – 15 of 36