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I am surprised that no on has mentioned that this is a remake of another movie of the same name. I liked the original better. I am most of all more amazed that this movie won the award. This is but a mere remake of an original.
This was one of the best films I have ever seen. I cried out of sadness for the character Cyril. The actor who played Cyril, Thomas Doret, was so awesome. Where did they find this kid? I loved him and I hope this won't be his only film. I highly recommend this film.
Just like the character of Cyril, I got knocked off my bike with such abruptness---Cyril due to his past and myself with wondering why the movie was ending half finished---so unsatisfying
I love this movie..its one of best movies I've seen in my life..very sad story about the kid who wanted to be loved by his father..I cried and cried..I was moved by the story..I highly recommended
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Variety
The breakout here is 13-year-old Doret, the Dardennes' latest stunningly naturalistic, non-professional acting discovery. Full Review
Ann Hornaday
Washington Post
Leery filmgoers can exhale: The Kid With a Bike may hew faithfully to the Dardennes' house style of spare, lucid storytelling. But without giving anything away, let's just say that with this simple, deeply affecting tale, they never set out to break your heart. Full Review
Anthony Lane
The New Yorker
The real reason to see The Kid with a Bike is that it offers something changelessly rare and difficult: a credible portrait of goodness. [19 March 2012, p.90] Full Review
Betsy Sharkey
Los Angeles Times
The ambiguity is refreshing. And despite the complicated emotional story at the center of this film, the Dardennes, who wrote and directed, have opted to handle it all with a minimalist narrative style. Full Review
David Edelstein
New York Magazine (Vulture)
Despite the simplicity of the brothers' technique, The Kid With a Bike has deep religious underpinnings, a relentless drive toward the mythos of death and resurrection. The film is not just in the tradition of Pinocchio and A.I.: It is a worthy successor. Full Review
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