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A Bronx Tale [1993]


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A moving story about life in the Bronx, NYC.
Review date: 2008-09-30 Rating: 8 out of 10

I've seen this movie numerous times, and definitely think it's worth commenting on. It was originally released in 1993 (directed by Robert De Niro - his directorial debut), and having seen it on VHS quite a few years back, I felt that I had to have a copy on DVD. The story centres around a young boy growing up in the Bronx, who falls under the influence of Sonny (Chazz Palminteri), the neighbourhood wiseguy, and details the fight by his father (played by Robert De Niro) to prevent his son from falling in to a life of crime. As the story unfolds, Calogero (the boy in question) is subjected to a full range of emotional and physical experiences, ranging from witnessing a murder to falling in love for the first time. As an account of a young boy growing up in the Bronx, in testing circumstances, this film hits the mark with memorable scenes, dialogue and strong acting from a solid cast.

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Excellent Movie About a Neighborhood I Actually Grew Up In
Review date: 2008-06-21 Rating: 10 out of 10

Believe it or not, I grew up in this very same neighborhood. The Belmont section of the Bronx. Boy I remember, the neighborhood was actually owned by these streetwise guys. They made you feel protected. I lived in a 5 story apartment building in 663 Crescent Ave. which is adjacent to 187 street, the Little Italy of The Bronx. Fordham University is just a couple of blocks down. I didn't go to that college but a friend of mine went. Now I live in Milan, Italy. (Quite strange, isn't it?) But every now and then, I go back to visit that same neighborhood. I am not pointing any fingers at anybody, but a lot of these guys were racists. They wouldn't even let a black person live in the block. Just like the movie portrayed. Fortunately this bigotry never rubbed off onto me. But some of the kids I grew up with did. I wish the movie had a happier ending. When the guys threw cocktail bombs in the black neighborhood and then got killed in revenge as they tried to leave made me cry. Talk about wasted talent. Sad but true. But isn't that what it's all about, art imitating life?

sandy

Fabulous achievement.
Review date: 2008-03-25 Rating: 10 out of 10

There are several films in my collection that i never fancy watching, and bizzarly enough Bronx Tale is one of them. I love both the lead actors which is why i bought it but for some reason i never choose it until someone else does! This is the same for Shawshank Redemption, Breakdown and Pelican Brief, all fantastic bits of cinema but always bottom of my list.

Make no mistake Bronx Tale is a fabulous achievement which boasts world beating performances from all the cast and is best described by a quote on the case "Goodfellas with Heart" and this is absolutely the case, there are the trademark characters, bad language and violence, but unlike most before this contains elements of racism and one of the gang being in love with a black girl. As a film it is made all the more interesting with this alternate take on the genre.

10/10

Almost perfect
Review date: 2008-01-15 Rating: 10 out of 10

Great acting with a great script and solid characters.
It only lets itself down a bit in the last five minutes by delivering a broadside of family-friendly moralistic mush. But then perhaps I'm nitpicking. It really is outstanding.
Update:
Without prejudicing my commendation of this film, one aspect of it made me uncomfortable; the sanitisation of a couple of scenes of strong violence by not having any trace of blood when by rights there should be plenty. I am torn over this practice.
I feel on one hand that 'cleaning up' violence simply makes something more acceptable that should be unacceptable. On the other, showing the full consequences of violence (and images of blood do have a particularly strong effect) might only desensitise us to the real thing.


"Would You Rather Be Respected Or Feared?"
Review date: 2007-09-28 Rating: 10 out of 10

Great movie - always are with De Niro - especially Gangster Pictures like this one - even though he is not the gangster.

The Door Test they mention is true - oh so true - I use a similar test all the time. It works with female friends. Not many pass - as most women are selfish - but the ones that do are worth knowing. I wonder where the writer got that from - own life expereinces?

The story is simple - a father doesn't want his son involved with a mobster but his son is drawn in to the flashly lifestyle of the mobsters. It is a very humourous movie in parts too. Deserves 5 stars.

MY RATING: A movie worth buying and having in your collection.

Product Details/Specifications


Actor(s):
Francis Capra
Robert De Niro
Chazz Palminteri
Taral Hicks

Creators:
Robert De Niro (Primary Contributor)
Chazz Palminteri (Primary Contributor)

Director(s):

Recording label: Optimum Home Entertainment
Manufacturer: Optimum Home Entertainment
EAN: 5060034572541
Binding: DVD
Number of items: 1
Format: PAL,
Release date: 2006-10-02
Audience rating: Suitable for 15 years and over
Running time: 116 minutes
Theatrical release date: 1993
Language: English (Original Language)

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