The directing by the Dardenne brothers reflects their previous work: it wants to be unnoticed either for virtuosity or clumsiness, yet only virtuosos can attain this ideal.
The Kid with a Bike
2011 · 1h 27m · PG-13
Drama
Directed by
Jean-Pierre Dardenne
,
Luc Dardenne
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The Kid with a Bike
Overview
Abandoned by his father, a young boy is left in the hands of an unqualified childcare provider.
Director and cast
- Jean-Pierre Dardenne Director
- Luc Dardenne Director
- Cécile de France as Samantha
- Thomas Doret as Cyril
- Jérémie Renier as Guy
- Fabrizio Rongione as Le libraire
- Olivier Gourmet as Patron du bar
- Egon Di Mateo as Wes
- Baptiste Sornin as Educateur 1
- Samuel De Rijk as Educateur 2
- Myriem Akheddiou as L'assistante médicale
Critics on Rotten Tomatoes
Top critics, in their words
It's nonetheless immensely satisfying - not least in its commitment to a child protagonist whose near-feral intensity and unthinking ingratitude make him the polar opposite of cute.
There is not a wasted shot in this stripped down, pared back fable. Yet, it accrues a deep and lasting power. You won't see many better this year.
The film should be required viewing for everyone who has lost faith in the power of random acts of kindness.
This is a film that's not always easy to watch, but just about impossible to forget.
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