Two Bits |  | Director: James Foley
Actors: Jerry Barone, Mary Elizabeth Mastrantonio, Al Pacino, Patrick Borriello, Andy Romano
Studio: Miramax
Category: DVD
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Rating:  9 reviews
Sales Rank: 49660
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, DVD, NTSC
Language: English (Original Language)
Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Region: 1
Aspect Ratio: 2.35:1
Number Of Discs: 1
Running Time: 84 Minutes
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
MPN: 786936190960
UPC: 786936190960
EAN: 0786936190960
ASIN: B000069I1V
Theatrical Release Date: November 22, 1995
Release Date: October 8, 2002
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Product Description
A lucky quarter brings a boy & his grandfather together when he makes an intriguing bargain for the price of a movie ticket to the brand-new neighborhood theater.
Genre: Feature Film-Drama
Rating: PG13
Release Date: 31-MAY-2005
Media Type: DVD
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 Two Bits December 17, 2009
Consuelo T. Gabriel
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.
 A Very Nice, Understated Movie June 16, 2009
Craig Connell (Lockport, NY USA)
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.
Words alone wont describe this wonderfull film April 12, 2008
Ankur Mukherjee
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
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.
Two Bits May 6, 2006
Len (USA)
0 out of 3 found this review helpful
It was alright I only rented and watched it because Patrick Borriello(A Bronx Tale)was in it.
 TWO BITS March 18, 2006
C. CANNON (PHILLY)
1 out of 4 found this review helpful
REALLY ENJOYED THIS MOVIE SINCE IT WAS FILMED IN MY SOUTH PHILLY AREA AND CHURCH,,,A PRETTY CUTE MOVIE,,WORTH WATCHING,,,FOR NOSTALGIA,,,,
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