Review of A Bronx Tale (1993) by Grant W — 23 Apr 2017
"A Bronx Tale" is a labour of love that is guided by De Niro's excellent direction debut.
De Niro wisely stays away from the main acting spotlight and lets the other actors, such as Chazz Palminteri and Lillo Brancato Jr./Francis Capra, shine bright as their colourful and likable characters.
In fact, the whole film is populated by colourful characters who have memorable things to say. They all live in a well-established depiction of The Bronx that is complete with a well-executed soundtrack. Lastly, they all play a part in telling a story that proudly walks the fine line between Comedy and Drama.
Before seeing this picture, I was afraid that it was going to be De Niro taking a stab at being a poor man's Martin Scorsese, but instead he has created a film that stands on its own two feet because it is marked by a unique identity that makes it stand out from countless other films that involve gangs/mafias.
This review of A Bronx Tale (1993) was written by Grant W on 23 Apr 2017.
A Bronx Tale has generally received very positive reviews.
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