The defence The Prestige Tourist
“Form is the argument.”
Every composed frame and deliberate cut is evidence that control can be thrilling in its own right.
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A Bronx Tale
Drama · Crime · 1993
Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.
Movie details
A Bronx Tale
“One man lives in the neighborhood, another man owns it. A devoted father battles the local crime boss for the life of his son.”
1993 Drama · Crime 2h 1m
Critical arithmetic
One number, for now.
Scores change. Arguments endure.
TMDB
7.9 / 10
Community rating
Set in the Bronx during the tumultuous 1960s, an adolescent boy is torn between his honest, working-class father and a violent yet charismatic crime boss. Complicating matters is the youngster's growing attraction - forbidden in his neighborhood - for a beautiful black girl.
CriticWise case file
What this film says about your taste.
Not a recommendation score. A measure of how closely the film’s taste signals resemble yours.
The archetype split
Who fights over A Bronx Tale?
For the defence
The Prestige Tourist
“You like your greatness pre-approved.”
Read their case For the prosecution
The Popcorn Loyalist
“Big screen, big feelings, no apologies.”
Read their objectionThe split comes from the same five-axis model used by the test, not audience ratings or review sentiment.
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Cast & crew
Directed by
Robert De Niro
Written by
Chazz Palminteri
Robert De Niro
Lorenzo Anello
Chazz Palminteri
Sonny LoSpecchio
Lillo Brancato
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 17)
Francis Capra
Calogero 'C' Anello (Age 9)
Taral Hicks
Jane Williams
Kathrine Narducci
Rosina Anello
Clem Caserta
Jimmy Whispers
Court is in session
Put A Bronx Tale on trial.
Two incompatible taste archetypes. One film. Read the arguments, then issue a completely binding cultural ruling.
The prosecution The Popcorn Loyalist
“Technique in search of a pulse.”
Immaculate construction is still construction. The film may be too busy proving its craft to feel alive.