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The Dardennes create tension out of human drama and draw believable, excellent performances from their entire cast.
Cyril, almost 12, has only one plan: to find the father who left him temporarily in a children s home. By chance he meets Samantha, who runs a hairdressing salon and agrees to let him stay with her at weekends. Cyril doesn t recognize the love Samantha feels for him, a love he desperately needs to calm his rage.
This affecting and gripping drama is one of the finest films from the directors of The Child , Rosetta & The Silence of Lorna .
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United Kingdom released, PAL/Region 2 DVD: LANGUAGES: French ( Dolby Digital 5.1 ), French ( Dolby Digital Stereo ), English ( Subtitles ), WIDESCREEN (1.78:1), SPECIAL FEATURES: Cast/Crew Interview(s), Interactive Menu, Scene Access, Trailer(s), SYNOPSIS: The Dardennes create tension out of human drama and draw believable, excellent performances from their entire cast. Cyril, almost 12, has only one plan: to find the father who left him temporarily in a children's home. By chance he meets Samantha, who runs a hairdressing salon and agrees to let him stay with her at weekends. Cyril doesn't recognize the love Samantha feels for him, a love he desperately needs to calm his rage. This affecting and gripping drama is one of the finest films from the directors of 'The Child', 'Rosetta' & 'The Silence of Lorna'. SCREENED/AWARDED AT: Cannes Film Festival, Ceasar Awards, European Film Awards, Golden Globes, ...The Kid with a Bike (2011) ( Le gamin au vélo (Il ragazzo con la bicicletta) ) ( Boy with a Bike )
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
The movie really grips you from start to finish. The little boy is growing up in an orphanage and has nobody. His dad cannot afford to look after him anymore and doesn't want to see him. The boy seems like a troublemaker, and you think he is so naughty, but then you realise how far it is from the truth and that he just wants to be loved. He be friends a local woman who takes him in for the weekend and at first he gives her a lot of trouble and then the story envelopes from there on.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Tommy D
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Format:DVD
Released in Belgium as `Le gamin au velo' in 2011 this is the story of Cyril played by Thomas Doret. He is an 11 year old child whose father has sent him to a children's home for a while until he gets sorted. Meanwhile his father has stopped using his phones so his son cant even contact him and Cyril gets completely over wrought and escapes in order to track down his papa.
He also wants his beloved bike back, but soon finds out that papa has done a moonlight flit. Then by accident he runs into Samantha, a local hairdresser with a heart of gold. She starts to help him and soon a relationship forms, but hanging around his fathers old haunts puts him at the mercy of some of the local ne'er do wells and things are going to happen.
This is one of those small independent films that some avoid like a rabid pooch and others embrace like a fluffy kitten. I am in the middle and actually really appreciated this effort; the fabulously named Cecile de France is superb as the caring Samantha. I really could not have done what she did for this quite unruly child. Thomas Doret is also brilliant as the irascible little tyke. Some will have issues with the ending which can be seen as `too easy' but it also avoids the rather unwelcoming pit that is over sentimentality. This then is for fans of World and especially Gallic cinema who like to think about their films and not just let them wash over you, so if that floats your `bateau' then this should be right up your `rue'. Apologies for my appalling French.
He also wants his beloved bike back, but soon finds out that papa has done a moonlight flit. Then by accident he runs into Samantha, a local hairdresser with a heart of gold. She starts to help him and soon a relationship forms, but hanging around his fathers old haunts puts him at the mercy of some of the local ne'er do wells and things are going to happen.
This is one of those small independent films that some avoid like a rabid pooch and others embrace like a fluffy kitten. I am in the middle and actually really appreciated this effort; the fabulously named Cecile de France is superb as the caring Samantha. I really could not have done what she did for this quite unruly child. Thomas Doret is also brilliant as the irascible little tyke. Some will have issues with the ending which can be seen as `too easy' but it also avoids the rather unwelcoming pit that is over sentimentality. This then is for fans of World and especially Gallic cinema who like to think about their films and not just let them wash over you, so if that floats your `bateau' then this should be right up your `rue'. Apologies for my appalling French.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
Format:Blu-ray|Amazon Verified Purchase
A simple story, a simple idea, a simple film by all means, but one of the best french features I have seen lately and have even invested the money to own the blu-ray (reserved only for special titles :P)
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3.0 out of 5 stars
Disappointing !
So looking forward to this dvd. Unfortunateloy it is a meandering film which did not hold my interest. Lent it to a friend who felt the same way
Published 1 month ago by Brian Nicholson
4.0 out of 5 stars
A good viewing
Enjoyed this film - it has english subtitiles if you struggle with the french. Sad story with a good ending.
Published 1 month ago by Beatrix Potter
1.0 out of 5 stars
And??????
A vacuous piece of sentimentality which goes no where and leaves you with a puzzled look. I filed it along with pictures of children with a tear in the corner of their eye's.
Published 1 month ago by A. C. Parkin
5.0 out of 5 stars
Wonderful
Great story, good acting and very engaging. I was sad when it ended. And I was able to practice my French comprehension.
Published 2 months ago by Avid reader
5.0 out of 5 stars
A Child Redeemed
A moving portrait of a very unhappy child brilliantly and energetically played by the unknown actor, Thomas Doret. Read more
Published 2 months ago by Gillian Gain
5.0 out of 5 stars
Skillfully wrought compassionate fable
The Dardennes brothers have evolved their own inimitable style,using non-acting locals in stories set in depressed, working-class,areas of Liege. Read more
Published 4 months ago by technoguy
5.0 out of 5 stars
Masterpiece
Brilliant show-don't-tell example of film making of the highest order. Its simplicity is its brilliance. It's all there; you only need to look, think. Read more
Published 5 months ago by Mr. David C. C. Beattie
3.0 out of 5 stars
elegant and simple, just not for me
As an introduction to the Belgium film makers, the Dardenne brothers, the Kid with a bike couldn't give more. Read more
Published 6 months ago by Rob Simpson
3.0 out of 5 stars
It was okay
Read the reviews and gave it a try and it was an okay film, not much else to say really.
Published 7 months ago by Robert Sutton
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well worth watching
This is a well acted movie neatly explaining the boy's reaction to abandonment by his father and his consequent search for love and acceptance whilst always expecting to be... Read more
Published 10 months ago by Sion tal
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