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Two Bits [VHS]

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I saw this movie on cable recently, and was very much taken with it. I had never seen it before, but I would like to watch it again with my children. The way it simultaneously portrays the perspectives of 3 generations, and their own imperatives, is beautiful. The camera work is wonderful, as is the soundtrack. This film also portrays very compellingly the pressures people were under during the great American depression, which helped me understand my parents much more than these WWII movies everybody is so excited about. I liked those when I was an adolescent though. I will purchase this when it is available on DVD. (I will only purchase VHS in very exceptional circumstances now, DVD being the far superior format.)

Sometimes the very best movies are those you never hear about. I never knew about this movie until it came out on video. A different kind of role for Pacino - low key and though he isn't actually on screen for that long, he's very effective in the role of the young hero's Italian grandfather (He's certainly come full circle from the Godfather movies). EXCELLENT MOVIE - A GEM!

You rarely ever come across such films, and those films which are very rare to see or hear are the best ones. I am a fan of Al Pacino and I was really very happy to see him in a totally different role. A heartwarming, excellent performence by Pacino. So was Jerry Barrone who played the role of Pacino's grandson. Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio did her part very well indeed. A very interesting film, a heartwarming drama that will touch your heart, specially the wonderfull chemistry between the grandfather and his grandson and the beautifull Scenario of Italy in the 1930's. The film will make you smile and shed tears too. A film you would love to see on a calm and quiet afternoon or on a rainy day. If you like intense films, good drama, this is a must for your collection.

This is still one of my favorite Al Pacino movies. Even though
Pacino has small part his role has much impact. I tried to tell
a friend what this movie was about and my eyes started to well up. Coming from a close Italian family, this touched my heart.
This movies supplies us with excellent performances sprinkled with a heartwarming story. Watch this on a Sunday evening you
will be better off that you did

This is a ''priceless treasure'' of a movie. I sent this precious movie to my sister in California so that she could enjoy it as much as I have. They just don't make movies of this quality very often. It's a movie I will NEVER tire of and I consider it a classic. I have always loved the work of Al Pacino but this is truly a ''sleeper'' that many people don't even know about. It really is about a ''legacy of love'' that a grandfather leaves for his grandson and would touch anyone's heart.

Here is a nice, low-key film which features appealing storytelling. There are no good guys vs. bad guys, no action, no blood, no sex: just a story of a day back in the Depression era in South Philadelphia. It also looks very good on this widescreen DVD.

The story centers around a young boy "Gennero" (Jerry Barone) trying to raise "two bits" (25 cents) to see a movie. It features his dying grandfather, played nicely by Al Pacino. Along the way the 12-year-old encounters interesting people and events.

Some have criticized Pacino for taking this role. I guess they want him to be a cop in every film. Well, he's a great actor and shows his diversified talents well in here. Whatever.....this film is loaded with charm and a nice story that's like a good book: hard to put down once you start.

At 84 minutes, it doesn't overstay its welcome, either. Even though there is little profanity, I'm not sure I would recommend this as family fare because the film touches on a sexually-disturbing doctor and his wife.

For me, most often it's the movies that are the least advertised that are often the best. I never knew about this movie until it came out in video. Since I am an Al Pacino fan, I decided to rent it - I wasn't disappointed. Even though he's not on screen all that much, he makes the most of the time he does have. It was nice to see him in a rather different role than he usually plays. As I indicated above, a "gem of a movie." Highly recommended!

It was alright I only rented and watched it because Patrick Borriello(A Bronx Tale)was in it.

REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE SINCE IT WAS FILMED IN MY SOUTH PHILLY AREA AND CHURCH,,,A PRETTY CUTE MOVIE,,WORTH WATCHING,,,FOR NOSTALGIA,,,,