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A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 10:20 AM
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I watched this great film recently for the first time. For those who don't know, it was released in 1993 and marked the directing debut of the amazing Robert DeNiro, who stars in it as well with Chazz Palmintieri, who wrote the story and screenplay. Both men were at the top of their form and pulled off a vivid depiction of Bronx life circa 1960-1968. The film had a very nostalgic feel and classic oldies soundtrack. DeNiro is great as the principled father and Palmintieri is equally great as the principled mob boss who mentors his son. Many fascinating scenes and a sweet interracial romantic-interest sub-plot. The film was altogether highly enjoyable, I'd say it's gotta lotta heart. Don Rico says check it out.
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 01:41 PM
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I saw that film a while ago and it really was a very well made film and is underrated. The acting is great and it is a very portrays the life in a very dramatic way.
"Neri, take a train to Rome. Light a candle for the Archbishop." - Vincenzo Corleone
"But if he betrays me your prayers will not be swift enough to catch him on his way to hell." - Salvatore Guiliano
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 03:56 PM
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"A Bronx Tale" is undoubtedly one of the best "mob" movies ever made. I relate to it very closely (being almost the same age as "C" (10 years old in 1961, when Mickey Mantle cried after Bill Mazeroski's Series' winning home run). The scenes of the basement crap games, and the wiseguys hanging out on the street reminded me vividly of my Dad's pals, and some of it (the firebombing scene) was filmed in my neighborhood. Aside from the personal "tie" it is simply one hell of a great movie (semi-autobiographical for Palminteri). If you haven't seen it, it's a MUST see!! ![](http://images-eu.amazon.com/images/P/B00004R6NA.02.MZZZZZZZ.jpg)
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 05:29 PM
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I thought that Palminteri was very good but i didnt realise that he wrote it. Is he the one that De Niro's character in Analyse this has trouble with?
"Neri, take a train to Rome. Light a candle for the Archbishop." - Vincenzo Corleone
"But if he betrays me your prayers will not be swift enough to catch him on his way to hell." - Salvatore Guiliano
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 05:57 PM
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Angel - He's (Palminteri) the same one! While on the subject of Palminteri, you might also want to check out "The Usual Suspects". It's a little "different", but it's full of twists, and it's a great mystery! Palminteri plays a detective, tracking down one of the most intriquing characters you'll EVER come across (Keyser Soze). ![](http://images.amazon.com/images/P/B00000K0DT.01.MZZZZZZZ.gif)
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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07/17/01 08:50 PM
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A Bronx Tale is a classic movie.
Al Pacino rules!
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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A Bronx Tale is one of the best movie's I have ever seen, I also love the Doo-Wop sound track, it was also cool seeing Robert De Niro in a Non Mob roll
![](http://img145.imageshack.us/img145/4340/universe.jpg) He - (Simón Bolívar) - was shaken by the overwhelming revelation that the headlong race between his misfortunes and his dreams was at that moment reaching the finishing line. The rest was darkness. "Damn it," He sighed. "How will I ever get out of this labyrinth!" So what’s the labyrinth? That’s the mystery isn’t it? Is the labyrinth living or dying? Which is he trying to escape - the world, or, the end of it?
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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10/05/08 12:37 PM
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yes as are a few other resturants down there. Joe Butch Corrao owns or i should say his son Vinnie Butch owns them since Joe 's passing Taorominas and cafe Biondo. there are some more i can't think of now. i think the only social club down on Mulberry that is active is The Hawian Moonlighters which also has been owned by the Corraos goin back to the 30's
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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10/09/08 03:05 PM
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I am a little surprised that everybody likes this movie so much. In my opinion it was too predictable, too cliché(the racism aspect) and the dialogues weren't as funny as those in Casino, Goodfellas, Scarface, ... If I would rate "A Bronx Tale" I would give it a 6,5/10.
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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I am a little surprised that everybody likes this movie so much. In my opinion it was too predictable, too cliché(the racism aspect) and the dialogues weren't as funny as those in Casino, Goodfellas, Scarface, ... If I would rate "A Bronx Tale" I would give it a 6,5/10. Well, it's probably more popular amongst the New Yorkers here. Having grown up in the exact neighborhood where it took place, I'm kind of partial to it. But even if I didn't grow up in the Bronx, I think I'd like it just as much.
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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10/09/08 03:14 PM
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I dont know why but i'd rather watch Bronx Tale over Casino even though i think Casino is a better film. Does that sound weird.. ![smile smile](/threads/images/graemlins/classic/smile.gif)
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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10/09/08 03:22 PM
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I dont know why but i'd rather watch Bronx Tale over Casino even though i think Casino is a better film. Does that sound weird.. Not at all, DeNiro. I feel the EXACT same way about a lot of films. For this purpose, I'll use Scorsese as an example. Although GOODFELLAS is a richer and more detailed experience, and probably a better film, I prefer MEAN STREETS by a narrow margin. It hit closer to home for me, with the whole film taking place in the same neighborhood (NY's Little Italy). Also, MEAN STREETS was the first film that I can remember (I was 14 in 1973), where the soundtrack was as important as any of the characters.
"I got news for you. If it wasn't for the toilet, there would be no books." --- George Costanza.
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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03/31/09 10:02 PM
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I just saw this finally in the weekend for the first time and quickly realised it was Lilo Brancato (Matthew Bevilacqua). Thought he was really good in this. Shame he got caught up in the trouble he has. 10 years in the bighouse is really going to hold up his career. Seems a bit steep for burglary charges, I know there was an off duty cop killed but if he got off that, then why give him so long for burglary?
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Re: A Bronx Tale
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04/16/09 10:37 PM
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Sonny bar scene is the best from the film..
"Now youse can't leave." That is definitely the most memorable scene. I remember watching this movie based on a recommendation from an idiot roomate at the time. We had nothing in common at all, especially movies (he thought Walking Tall starring the Rock was the greatest movie ever made, not joking). But he had the DVD and put it on one night and I was pleasantly surprised!
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