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Anthony

28Jan12

The realism, performances by non-professionals, and almost Chaplin-esque ending are just a few things that makes this a masterpiece.

A humanistic masterpiece by Italian Neo-Realistic auteur Vittorio De Sica. the Bicycle Thieves is a nigh cathartic experience for the viewer. The complete review is present at: http://apotpourriofvestiges.blogspot.com/2012/01/bicycles-thieves-1948-vittorio-de-sicas.html

Aquieu

28Dec11

The crushing disappointment and embarrassment he felt in himself when he finally realised through his desperation what kind of man he'd allowed himself to become in his son's eyes was overwhelmingly sad.

WonderfulTerrific

15Dec11

Bicycle Thieves takes an atom and forms a galaxy.

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it.rainscats

5Nov11

The little boy's facial expressions kill me. I cried when he hit him, so sad.

Mark_Med

26Oct11

The most emotionally devastating movie using non-actors in the main roles. Every time I see the little boy reach for his father's hand at the end....the tears just start falling. A simple expression of a complex love for a father that has been publicly humiliated. I love that.

Shelley

16Oct11

not for the usual movie goer but this film was absolutely heartbreaking and beautiful.

Daniela

11Oct11

Oh my gosh, this movie! How dare de Sica use such an adorable kid to play with my heartstrings! \(TA T )/

phrazes

29Sep11

Amazing. Plays with universal guilt a lot. Not a happy ending which I love as well.

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meltinglight

6Sep11

One of the most moving films I've seen for a while.

melikesart

21Jul11

Brilliant.

Christopher Taylor

20Jul11

It takes a prominent place in movie history, blending a moment in time with a personal perspective. A perfect example of the power of film to show a truth with fabricated scenarios.

Mikhael Tarigan

1Jul11

I think I’ve been so accustomed to watch a movie with a good ending or solved with good solution. This one doesn’t come with that and that’s actually what makes this one stands out. Important film.

Dave

20May11

Tender, heartbreaking, moving...just an incredible film, easily my favorite from De Sica.

Thomas

14Apr11

Which film do you think is more sad this or Umberto D?

Langston Young

11Jun11

Bicycle Thieves...Umberto has a somewhat upbeat ending.

Hayley M Cameron

30Mar11

one of the most simple but moving, saddening and real films I've seen

reiter

30Mar11

Inspiring, lively, real. Touching and timeless story taking place in post-war Italy. Story that will not lose its message and quality over the years. Definitely in my top 10.

Erik Villasenor

15Mar11

My god, probably the saddest ending of any film

julesandvincent

5Mar11

Better than the second time. Extremely depressing but an incredibly well-done piece of Italian neo-Realist movement.

Jazzaloha

20Feb11

Just saw this for the first time since college. It's a very good film, but somehow it's diminished in some way. (Maybe the point doesn't have as much impact as it once did for me?)

HeadGEAR

12Feb11

Great example of Italian Neo-Realist cinema.

Lona

26Jan11

How did so many people give this 3 stars? They're confused.

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Michael Gildea

11Jan11

Watching The Bicycle Thieves felt a hell of a lot like being used as a human chew toy for an hour and a half. Don't get me wrong, its very well-made but if there was ever a movie that needed a hug/happy ending this is it. Requiem For a Dream scarred my mind. The Bicycle Thieves scarred my soul. Unfortunately as great as both of them are I probably will never watch either again...

Moamen

3Jan11

this is cinema , this the beauty of the cinema , the magic of cinema , the cinema in its most human form....this is something really wonderful , really emotional..........very simple in its vision but really giant in its message...... a movie for all ages ............ for all human beings.