As reflected in, say, a runtime which more-or-less pathetically falls short of 90 minutes, this story, despite being a showcase for worthy subject matter, is not especially special, following a straightforward narrative whose simplicity is bland enough, without the familiarity. The Kid with a Bike is undoubtedly a part of that tradition. Helpful. The film centers on Cyril, a young boy who lives in a group home. One week later the number of screens had been increased to 215, and the total attendance reached 209,725. The Kid with a Bike (French: Le gamin au vélo) is a 2011 drama film written and directed by the Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, starring Thomas Doret and Cécile de France. |, April 13, 2012 A whir of energy that documents, as its elemental Dardennian title would suggest, the story of a boy using a bike as a conduit to find some parental care and affection. So, the film causes emotional responses, but simultaneously reminding us of not engaging into any judgment, because the truth is, we have no idea. and the Terms and Policies, The Cyril Catoul character, with his limited development and great deal of questionable aspects which only grow more and more problematic before finally being dismissed through a desperate attempt at redemption, could have turned out like the lead in the Dardenne's "Rosetta", a kid too flawed to be engaging, even with an inspired portrayal, but Doret, the central focus of this drama, ultimately soaks up enough heart to keep the final product pumping as a charming and often effective, if challenging drama. The Dardennes have always been true humanists, finding the good in criminals and fuck-ups and outsiders. But you never really know why Samantha does why she does for Cyril and there's intrigue from that regard. Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider. Romney further commented: "Shooting as usual with cinematographer Alain Marcoen, and in their familiar stamping ground of Seraing, the brothers this time bring a somewhat different, airier look to their locations, more suburban than in the past. 2 people found this helpful. She says she bought it, but Cyril thinks it was stolen from his dad. "[19] The Kid with a Bike Time Out. AKA: Le gamin au vélo, Untitled Dardenne Brothers Project. According to Luc, they hesitated for a long time, but eventually decided that music would serve the film's structure: "In a fairytale there has to be a development, with emotions and new beginnings. "[8], Unusually for a film by the Dardenne brothers, there is music in the film. The Kid with a Bike. | Rating: A- You're almost there! Doret's superb turn as Cyril may be the closest European cinema has come to finding an Antoine Doinel (the iconic star of François Truffaut's 1959 classic The 400 Blows) for the 21st century. "[4], The film premiered in competition on 15 May at the 2011 Cannes Film Festival. The Dardenne brothers bring new emotion to their social cinema with a luminous film selected in competition at Cannes and carried by Cécile de France’s performance. The caretakers take Cyril to the empty apartment, showing his father has abandoned him. We meet the leader of a gang of young crooks, and before we can condemn him as the "bad guy", we visit his home and see four depressing walls covered by a roof with an overweight mother and a clear lack of a male family head, with nobody to look after both. By creating an account, you agree to the Privacy Policy The execution of the film is moving and touching, so the complexity of this kid's troubles shine through and create a compelling story. He enjoys playing with other children, running errands, and cycling. Slight, yes, but that's what makes The Kid with a Bike such a tender, heart-warming and true-to-life depiction of the innocence of childhood and one child's longing for acceptance and love. If I had any problem with the film, which would be excellent regardless, is that, sometimes, Thomas Doret's performance, while always good, makes the character seem unlikable and unsympathetic rather than a troubled kid and how his circumstances in life lead him down the path he takes. Starring Thomas Doret, Cécile de France, Jérémie Renier. | Rotten (5). Just confirm how you got your ticket. The Dardenne's directorial thoughtfulness works better than I feared, but it still falls over do-nothing material, thus, when things dry up, the drama dull down, generally to a bland degree, and often to a dull degree which distances about as much as the aspects of storytelling which are anything but draggy. Interview: Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne • Directors Cyril's cheekiness leads to the couple arguing, with Gilles demanding Cyril apologize and telling Samantha to choose between them. The Dardenne brothers combined this story with another script they had been working on about a woman and made this film. It seemed to us that music, at certain points, could act like a calming caress for Cyril. Gillian Gain. "[17] At the 2011 London Film Festival it was among Sight & Sound's 30 recommendations; according to them, "The Dardenne brothers may be the most consistently high-achieving filmmakers of our time – the kings, if you like, of poetic neorealism. Conversely, one critic called the film "trite" and its thinking "lazy",[20] while another reviewer called it "formulaic" and "superficial". "[18] Upon its March 2012 UK release, Peter Bradshaw gave it (four stars out of 5) and said it "revive[s] the memory of De Sica's 1948 classic Bicycle Thieves"; it is a "heartfelt, boldly direct film composed in the social-realist key signature of C major, revisiting the film-makers' classic themes of parenthood, trust and love. Your AMC Ticket Confirmation# can be found in your order confirmation email. Dejected, Cyril returns to Samantha, apologizing for her injury. This film relies on mere meditations to its dramatics, and that can either distance you a great deal, or allow you to soak in the subtle nuances to, say, the performances, and sure enough, although the performers have little to work with, they do what they can to the best of their abilities, or at least that's the case with Cécile de France, and with young lead Thomas Doret, who is near-remarkably realized in his projection of a flawed and concerned lad's angst and depth. Your Ticket Confirmation # is located under the header in your email that reads "Your Ticket Reservation Details". | Rating: A- and to receive email from Rotten Tomatoes and Fandango. She agrees and Cyril stays at her home and salon. [10] In Belgium, the film was launched on 27 screens and entered the box-office chart as number six, with a weekend gross of 70,768 euro. The Kid with a Bike, the emotionally intelligent film by the Dardennes, out now on DVD, Blu-ray & on demand | Rating: 3.5/4 Another new thing in this movie is that the directors this time are using music. This is for everyone who prefers heartfelt, boldly direct film, revisiting the film-makers' classic themes of parenthood, trust and love. | Rating: 4/5 Abandoned by his father, a young boy (Thomas Doret) begins to act out in anger, despite the best efforts of his kindhearted caretaker (Cécile de France). PG-13 (Thematic Elements|Smoking|Brief Language|Violence), Digital Multiplex: Criterion Collection Titles are Free on Hulu This Weekend, June 18, 2013 The Kid with a Bike is kinetic even by the standards of Rosetta and L’enfant. The film was produced through companies in Belgium and France. The script was structured with a fairytale in mind, where the boy would lose his illusions and Samantha would appear as a fairy-like figure. It went on to win Most Promising Actor for Thomas Doret. Have the Dardennes fallen off their bike? [4] Throughout the writing process the brothers strove to maintain a strong clarity in the overall work and to avoid gloom, which is why the brothers, according to Jean-Pierre, decided to omit "any form of vulgarity in the teenagers' language, even though they're street criminals. At the very least, you'll end up with some disdain towards the kid that probably shouldn't be there, because the last time we saw Jérémie Renier, he was the lead in "The Child", and now that child is grown up and being rejected by that poor sucker who keeps hoping that people will mistake him for Jeremy Renner, thus making him sort of relevant. [14], The film received near universal acclaim. Thomas Doret was the fifth applicant the brothers met, and according to Jean-Pierre, "it clicked right away. In the earliest drafts, the character Samantha was a doctor and not a hairdresser. Regal Samantha, upset, then drives them home. The Kid with a Bike is undoubtedly a part of that tradition. Wesker, fearing discovery, threatens him and forces him to keep the money. The Dardennes have always been true humanists, finding the good in criminals and fuck-ups and outsiders. Cyril asks why he has to stay at the home but his father gives no indication of wanting him back. Yet, it accrues a deep and lasting power. Please enter your email address and we will email you a new password. Still, his father's abandonment haunts him, even after discovering his father sold his bike. In anger and to get away, he stabs Samantha's arm with a pair of scissors and bolts. Full of heartbreaking betrayals and unexpected grace, THE KID WITH A BIKE is a film about a child, abandoned to the elements, learning to become good. [4] The film was made under the production title Délivrez-moi! | Rating: 4/5 I found her to be great in this film, she has this very sweet demeanor about her. "[4] The team rehearsed for a month on the actual sets in full costume. For a film that is as heartbreaking and real as The Kid with a Bike, the Dardennes do not strike one false note. He desperately tries to track down his father, soon with the help of Samantha, a kind woman who takes him in, but is left dejected when his father tells… The Kid With a Bike The Dardenne brothers' latest reminds you the most compelling stories are unfolding right outside your window. I found this movie to be really good and, as mentioned, it looks at the complex relationships Cyril finds himself in after his father leaves him, and even if I found some of his performance unlikable, the rest of the film is still top notch film-making. Writing the screenplay took one year including a few breaks. Cyril and his bicycle travel through three competing definitions of family as the boy searches for a working definition of family. In frustration, Cyril screams he does not want to be with her anymore, but she tells him to call the home, but he won't be leaving the house. By not explaining much about the characters' past and psychology, the brothers aimed to avoid sentimentality. |, March 30, 2012 Forgot your password? |, March 16, 2019 2.5/5 - Fair, France, Sweden, Ireland, the UK and sometimes Italy have been notorious countries that apply an absorbing, minimalistic style to the events depicted to make them more serious in tone and more invasive psychologically. This is a film that's not always easy to watch, but just about impossible to forget. Soon after, Cyril absconds successfully looking for his father. While they're talking, Cyril regains consciousness and declines an ambulance. The image is an example of a ticket confirmation email that AMC sent you when you purchased your ticket. Don't have an account? The Kid with a Bike (Le gamin au vélo) is a 2011 film from Belgium directed by Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne.. Cyril Catoul is a 12-year-old boy who lives in an orphanage in Liege (so, the Francophone part of Belgium). At his address, they encounter a woman, who directs them to her restaurant. Cyril tries giving it to his father but his father does not want involvement. We want to hear what you have to say but need to verify your email. So that part of his performance was excellent, these are the parts where you can really relate to the character and how you wish for him to truly get better with the help of people who, really, care for him. Belgium, France, 2011. The robbery is settled by Cyril apologizing: the owner accepts but his son does not. "[15] On Metacritic, the film has a weighted average score of 87 out of 100, based on 33 reviews, indicating "universal acclaim". The Kid with a Bike. [4][7] It was the first time the Dardenne brothers made a film in the summer. Just leave us a message here and we will work on getting you verified. Eleven-year-old Cyril (Thomas Doret), all coiled anger and furious motion, is living in a group home but refuses to believe he has been rejected by his single father (Jérémie Renier). [21], Keith Uhlich of Time Out New York named The Kid with a Bike the fourth-best film of 2012, calling it "another remarkable, unsentimental stunner [from the Dardenne brothers]. When Cyril stays out without checking in, Samantha and Gilles look for him and are displeased that he's keeping company with reprobates. There is a fine line between coming across as a troubled kid who really needs the help and just coming across as kind of a dick. Cyril and his bicycle travel through three competing definitions of family as the boy searches for a working definition of family. Produced through companies in Belgium, France and Italy this outstanding art work still keeps the naturalistic style of the Dardenne brothers' earlier works, but many critics noticed that a brighter aesthetic than usual was used. The premiere in both countries took place on 18 May. Well, the title makes me think of that, for some reason, as well as a generic BMX chase movie from the '80s, except instead of the titular kid with a bike being chased by the grown-up, the kid is trying to chase down his father. Both Bike and Bicycle are about a father, his son, a bike, and a search. Just below that it reads "Ticket Confirmation#:" followed by a 10-digit number. For the casting of the boy, Cyril, the production team held around 100 auditions. THE KID WITH A BIKE Le gamin au vélo. The Kid With a Bike is available on Blu-ray and DVD from the Criterion Collection. Report abuse. |, January 7, 2013 Belgian drama in which 12-year-old Cyril is abandoned by his father and left in state care. Thanks to the Dardenne brothers' typically fine direction, Looking for a Lady with Fangs and a Moustache, Best Netflix Shows and Series To Binge (March 2021), The 100 Best Movies on Netflix Right Now (March 2021), 100 Best Movies on Amazon Prime To Watch (March 2021). The Kid With A Bike feels like a companion piece to Rosetta, though it’s far less severe and more open-hearted, even borderline sentimental. Nevertheless, he is adopted by Wesker, a gang leader. Full of heartbreaking betrayals and unexpected grace, The Kid With A Bike is a film about a child, abandoned to the elements, learning to become good. The Kid with a Bike is a heartbreaking and ultimately uplifting film from directors Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. Result(s) in a huge emotional payoff that resonates more deeply than its sparse elements might suggest. Plus Cecile De France is a very good actress and she's really good in this movie as she's trying to help this child who seemingly doesn't want her, and the complexities that gives her character. All rights reserved. |, February 28, 2021 Get the freshest reviews, news, and more delivered right to your inbox! Luc Dardenne said that he and his brother Jean-Pierre had for a long time had the idea of a film about "a woman who helps a boy emerge from the violence that holds him prisoner. We see Samantha (the hairdresser) as a regular character and hairdresser, who may just be the "heartfelt" female character who will replace the motherly figure in Cyril's life, but then we see her being concerned about Cyril, extremely patient, crying over her powerlessness because of a situation that does not belong to her blood-wise, and we see her choose Cyril over his disinterested fiancé. "[5], The film is a co-production with 46% investment from its directors' Belgian company Les Films du Fleuve, 44% from its French Archipel 35, and 10% from Italy's Lucky Red. |, August 6, 2019 Don’t worry, it won’t take long. [23] The film received a nomination at the 69th Golden Globe Awards for Best Foreign Language Film and at the Satellite Awards 2011 in the same category. Later, the son against his father's wishes confronts and chases Cyril who climbs a tree and falls when struck by a thrown rock. Film, Drama. [25] The St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association nominated the film for Best Foreign-Language Film, but it lost to The Intouchables. Bonus features are similar to Criterion’s previous Dardenne films, La Promesse and Rosetta . There is potential to salvage here, and the Dardenne's don't even do much with it through their script, which is minimalist, but not as do-nothing as I feared, offering plenty of dialogue to help enrich what expository depth there is, and to always provide the meditativeness with something to work with to keep you from getting too bored between the dramatic heights. "The Kid With a Bike" vibrates with desperation, frustration and the simple unfairness of life, leavened with glimpses of hope. [30], Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française, St. Louis Gateway Film Critics Association, San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2012, "Dardenne brothers and Kusturica in Wild Bunch line-up", "An interview with Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne", "Interview with Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne", "Dardennes' Cannes Destined Latest Titled 'The Kid With a Bike, "Sundance Selects rides with Dardenne brothers and Bonello", "U.K.'s Artificial Eye Picks Up Cannes Competition Titles", "Festival preview – London Film Festival 2011: 30 recommendations". Read critic reviews. This film isn't quite as cold as, say, "Rosetta", but it still thrives on aimless meditations upon a whole lot of nothing, for the sake of naturalism that would be immersive if it wasn't for the fact that real life is typically more lively than this. Directed by Jean-Pierre Dardenne and Luc Dardenne • 2011 • Belgium. You won't see many better this year. The Kid With a Bike. That's what we are lead to assume. Original title: Le gamin au vélo (The Kid with a Bike). This is a damn good movie exploring how a child being abandoned by his father affects his relationships with others and how he ends up looking for father figures in the wrong places. |, May 3, 2012 On Rotten Tomatoes it has "Certified Fresh" approval rating of 96% based on 119 reviews. Honestly, there isn't much to compliment in this lightly drawn affair, but where this film could have gotten completely carried away with its minimalism and fallen as yet another mediocre misfire for the Dardennes, it carries the charm to endear, just as it carries the performances to humanize. Samantha and partner Gilles provide Cyril with a happy childhood. | Rating: 4/5 The Kid with a Bike. [12] In Italy, the film was released on 18 May through Lucky Red. While he lies, possibly dying, the owner and son discuss what lies to tell and how to dispose of evidence. That's not to say he's good, because he is. [29] It won the Best Foreign Language Film at the San Diego Film Critics Society Awards 2012. Thanks to the Dardenne brothers' typically fine direction, The Kid with a Bike is a heart-wrenching, thematically and spiritually rich drama. The Kid with a Bike follows the (mis)adventures of Cyril, a young boy whose father left him in a group home and sold his beloved bike. At Wesker's prompting, Cyril beats and robs a newsstand owner and his son. Like all their films, Le Gamin au vélo (The Kid with a Bike) is near perfect. 15/05/2011. [16], Jonathan Romney wrote in Screen Daily: "After the slightly sub-par Lorna's Silence (2008), the brothers are back on peerless form with this story of innocence betrayed and befriended, which must count as one of the best films about childhood since Kes – or for that matter Bicycle Thieves, to which it surely nods." The Kid with a Bike. Starring Cécile de France and Thomas Doret this is one of the film achievements with a soul of its own. The Kid With A Bike and the Extra Features have optional English subtitles (with the exception of the Trailer which has embedded English subtitles). Directors Jean-Pierre Dardenne Its story thin to begin with, a wholly derivative and questionably draggy and cold, when not developmentally vacant storytelling style threaten the final product's decency, ultimately secured by the worthy subject matter, thoughtful directorial highlights, adequately busy script and nuanced performances by Cécile de France and Thomas Doret which make the Dardenne brothers' "The Kid with a Bike" a serviceably engaging and sometimes effective drama, despite the problematic storytelling aspects which could have made it so much worse. The minimalism already mentioned helps to emphasize something. Just when I thought I comfortably settled in the world of the likes of Godard, Denis and Weerasethakul, the Belgian neo-realists the Dardenne Bros' The Kid with a Bike floors me and humbles me to appreciate the power of simple narrative once more. 5.0 out of 5 stars A Child Redeemed. I found the most compelling in the character in the film to be Samantha, because Cyril's motivations are pretty clear right from the very beginning. | Rating: 4/5 Coming Soon. Unusually for a film by the directors, it also uses music. When Cyril's father does not meet as agreed, they look for him. Cyril fails to understand Samantha's feelings and continues running wild. No, this film is a fairly engaging coming-of-age drama, at least more so than "Rosetta" (Maybe I would care more about the kid's problems if I actually cared about the kid), though not exactly more so than it can be. Recommended. 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Coming Soon, Regal There, he reluctantly invites Cyril inside while Samantha stays outside to give them privacy. Synopsis. This story is nothing new, and not much more than nothing at all, and it's easy to expect this film to go the way of certain other Dardenne dramas of this type and fall flat, but through all of the questionable narrative structuring is genuinely worthy subject matter regarding a troubled boy trying to connect with his family and changes in life. MAKING OF THE KID WITH A BIKE The story idea came about when they were told in 2002 by a juvenile delinquent judge in Tokyo, of a boy who had been left in an orphanage. The Dardenne brothers really know how to showcase the struggles of children caught up in some misfortune... and then figure out how to bore you with it. How the Dardennes, time and again, turn gritty, mundane subjects into transcendent moments of honesty and truth is one of the great cinematic wonders. [24] It was also nominated at the Independent Spirit Awards for Best International Film. Directed by. The Kid with a Bike (French: Le gamin au vélo) is a 2011 drama film written and directed by the Belgian brothers Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne, starring Thomas Doret and Cécile de France. Read more. His father had promised that he would return, but never did. Please click the link below to receive your verification email. The film centers on Cyril, a young boy who lives in a group home. We won’t be able to verify your ticket today, but it’s great to know for the future. This 10-digit number is your confirmation number. [26][27], It received eight nominations at the 2nd Magritte Awards, including Best Film and Best Director for Jean-Pierre and Luc Dardenne. It received further funding from the CNC, Eurimages, Wallimage, Radio Télévision Belge de la Communauté Française, and the Belgian French Community. [9] Cinéart distributed it in Belgium and Diaphana Films in France. |, April 13, 2012 One night, rather than go out with a friend and his parents, Cyril angrily demands to go out. Trailer. 5 out of 5 stars. Samantha demands Cyril's father be honest with him and his father says he must stay at the home or with Samantha, because he doesn't care. Set in Seraing, it tells the story of a 12-year-old boy who turns to a woman for comfort after his father has abandoned him.[3]. Angsty 11-year-old Cyril refuses to believe he has been rejected by his single father. Watch On Demand. Indeed, the events and the conclusion are unexpected because every sequence is portrayed as realistically as possible. [6][7], Cécile de France was offered the role of Samantha soon after the screenplay was finished, as the brothers believed she would be able to portray the kindness of the character with her body and face alone. The percentage of users who rated this 3.5 stars or higher. Drama. 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