The Bicycle Thief

Location: Home
Seen Before: No
Rating: 4.0

I enjoyed this film and it was more or less what I expected. I didn't feel completely knocked over, blown away, or electrocuted, but I give it a 4.0 because of the way the film it is put together: a very simple story done in a classic way, with great performances. The story and characters come foremost--something I always look for. The joy that the main character shows simply to be given the opportunity to hold a simply job is so beautiful, as is his relationship with his young son. I think this is the kind of film that deserves repeated viewings before it fully sinks in.