A BRONX TALE (1993) Reaction | First Time Watching

[@bernardsalvatore1929]

This was actually, in reality, Chazz Palminteri's story!! The little boy is HIM as a child and this REALLY happened!! He DID actually witness a mob member shooting someone!! This started as a one-man show put on by Chazz on Broadway!!

[@rxtsec1]

Yep and his real name is cologone

[@chrishaste2862]

He still does the show, I saw it last year. I highly recommend it!

[@loudsilence6123]

i'm half italian, puerto rican, I remember my old neighborhood was also the south bronx. wasn't much a black issue back when i was growing up in the 80's. but my uncle was connected and would have me clean up the his bar and eatery. my dad was his brother and fell in love with my mother, for years his family wouldn't talk to him because of it. but then we were born, their children. and we were the bridge. watching this movie and the similarities it has to my life growing up, I remember me and my dad used to watch it every year. for his bday. he passed away 2 years ago. but every Dec 4... I put it on in his memory. one day when i have a son or daughter. I will do the same. my dad was a great dad. miss him, but this movie reminds me of him always. thanks for the reaction it made my day.

[@lrob5657]

“Now youse can’t leave”

[@EliBrigante]

My father sat me down as a kid to watch this movie as a life lesson. It’s my all time favorite and meaningful movie and I can’t thank that man enough for showing me this film and the lessons it gave me

[@myfriendisaac]

15:21 “The working man is the tough guy!” -Fantastic scene in a phenomenal movie 🍿

[@alijaffery7735]

The thing about the wasted talent line. The actor who plays teenage C (and Matt Beliaqua from The Sopranos) was later on involved in a robbery where a off duty NYPD officer was killed. He went to prison for a few years and now is struggling to find work.

[@punkem733]

He's on instagram, and is a mentor to guys who are on the path to do what he did.

[@gmunden1]

Fun Film Fact: Although the film was set in the 1960's Bronx, NY, DeNiro filmed "A Bronx Tale" in Astoria Queens along 30th Avenue on 44th and 45th Street. The location was used because the exterior apartment buildings and shops were never modernized and worked well as a replacement for an Italian neighborhood in the Bronx. This part of Astoria was predominately Italian and Greek. The Italian salumeria Sorriso is on the same street, which lends to the authenticity. The Astoria locations were the settings for many of DiNiro's films.

[@Deencat_]

As a representation of mob life, A Bronx Tale is a depiction of a cautionary tale for adolescent boys who view these characters in their neighborhoods & assume they are to be mimicked. The sad reality is that when one hails from poverty & hardship, it's extremely difficult not to... but never the less, lesson learnt. 💯

[@remohio]

Calogero is Palminteri's real first name.

[@rxtsec1]

I saw a interview with Chazz & the first thing he said was that him dating a black woman was his experience & story. The reason why he said this is cause both de niro's ex wives are black and that's usually only what he dates (though his girlfriend now is Asian). Chazz wanted people to know it was in the script because of him and not de niro like most people thought at the time it came out

[@maximillianosaben]

I saw Chazz Palminteri perform his one-man show on Broadway that this movie is based off in the late 2000’s or so. It was absolutely fantastic!

[@realmorgan3075]

I'm low key jealous of the people who haven't seen so many films and TV shows and get to enjoy them for the first time. I get to live vicariously thru their first time viewings. Enjoy, this is a classic. Would YOUR girl pass the test?

[@adnap]

"This is a good little actor." That’s Francis Capra. (No relation to Frank) Some of us know him as Weevil from Veronica Mars. I know, right ?

[@johnhoblock5872]

My brother and I saw this when it first came out and I remember thinking when he was asked to identify the shooter, "kid, you better do the right effing thing here". My favorite part of that scene is how the bells suddenly start to toll as he gets to Sonny.

[@nickheat4688]

The movie "Casino" With Deniro and Pecsi is also a Classic and like Goodfellas it's directed by Scorsese.

[@Curraghmore]

"Now youz can't leave". Best line in the film.

[@MichaelLesesne]

A rat is when you’re part of the group and spill the beans. A snitch is when you had no business in the group and you’re just telling on them. A rat is worse because you were once part of what you turned on.

[@DAMHoo]

Chazz has said this is his story growing up

[@frankmahovlich5099]

Ooooh, ooooh, another Deniro movie where he's not "connected" or a heavy is "Awakenings" (1990.) It also stars Robin Williams (both Robert and Robin are magnificent), Penelope Ann Miller, Max von Sydow and the voice of Marge Simpson, Julie Kavner. Listed as a thriller(?)/drama.

[@QueenK88]

Back in those days it was very racist especially in NYC. My uncle got beat up, walking at night in the Italian section of the Bronx in the 60's.

[@tomking7080]

I don’t know if you all know this but the story is based on Chaz Palminteris life. His birth name is Cologono. He witnessed that murder when he was a kid. Chaz started this Bronx Tale from a one man play and DeNiro seen it and produced and directed the movie. Chaz was offered $250,000 then $500,000 for the script but they didn’t want to cast him in the movie. He had $200 to his name at the time but stuck to his guns. It’s an incredible story.

[@crookedman5896]

one of my top 10 films i never get tired of, or watching others react to.... soo soo good, im glad you's guys enjoyed this piece of film art

[@agitatedmongoose]

It looks like you were watching some kind of pan and scan TV version that bleeped out swear words and the odd cuts were commercial breaks I think.

[@garyseward1641]

You must be watching an edited version. All the swear words and slurs are in my copy at home. Also, Chazz Palminteri got really pissed at Lillo Brancato and turned his back on him. After Sopranos Lillo (who had gotten very heavily into cocaine) was arrested for his part in a break in that resulted in a policeman being shot. He went to jail, and Chazz said that after starring in A Bronx Tale, the ultimate lesson about wasted talent, Lillo still went down that trail, and that he wanted no more to do with him. Lillo is out now and supposedly drug free and staying out of trouble but Chazz has said in several interviews that he's done with him.

[@jake20012001]

This was a true story. This is Chazz Palminteri true life story. His real name is Calogero. He wrote the screen play as a 1 man show that he performed as a struggling actor. The show became so popular all the big studios wanted to buy it and make it into a movie. Chaz refuses every offer because they wouldn't let him play Sonny. Dinero met with him back stage after his sold out 1 man show. Robert cut a deal saying you can play Sunny I'll direct and the rest was history.

[@greeneyesinfl9954]

I just saw Chazz Palminteri's one man show on this a couple of weeks ago. It is based on his childhood and he was C. Robert de Niro saw his play and that's how he became involved.

[@Curraghmore]

It's ironic that Sonny talked about wasted talent, because Lilo Brancato who played the teenage "C" got involved in crime in real life in the early 2000s and was involved in a burglary where an off-duty cop who tried to intervene was murdered. Barncato was charged with second degree murder because he was there, and was found not guilty of murder but guilty of the burglary, and was sentenced to 10 years in prison. He was released after 4 years but was addicted to drugs in prison. He later cleaned up his act and even returned to acting again.

[@Maurice1191]

Mathew from the Sopranos real life is closely related the lives of his characters. His Autobiography was titled "Wasted Talent" I think

[@TheDylls]

IMO, DeNiro helped lead him to this life with the "You'll understand when you're older."

[@kevinsmith4429]

Now YOUSE CAN'T LEAVE! Next best line:Rumor had it Jo Jo's shadow once killed a dog!

[@dominic6283]

Chaz use to come into the car wash I worked at in the early-mid 90s.

[@TooFurious4]

I watched this film for the first last night. What a truly wonderful film. It's now one of my favorite of all time.

[@warrenbfeagins]

Great reaction! Yeah, Chazz is still alive and well. He has a podcast with Michael Franzese who was a former real life caporegime in the Colombo crime family, and son of former underboss Sonny Franzese. It's called The Wise and The Wiseguy. They both have their own individual KZbin channels, but they're great together.

[@mannys4036]

I love this channel; Nick is awesome and is very insightful; the amazing mom Jen is so endearing and sweet. I can honestly say all your reactions have been terrific and a joy to watch. I could go on and on, but I do appreciate your reactions. I never thought I would enjoy reactions so much and the both of you are at the top of my list.

[@Jen-Mom]

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[@positivelynegative9149]

I watch a ton of movie reactions, but haven't seen a single channel do Donnie Brasco (1997). Will you be the first? 🤔

[@h4ll1k]

yea that one and "blow" are 2 depp movies id love to see more reactions to

[@Jen-Mom]

Adding it (them) to our list! 😊

[@jannathompson2262]

​@@Jen-MomBlow is really good,)

[@youtubecreatorszr3]

One of my favourite gangster-movies, unfortunarely totally underrated. Thanks for that reaction!

[@The-Underbaker]

Everybody always mentions The Godfather trilogy, Goodfellas, Casino etc. and this one is often overlooked but it's a fantastic movie. It is based on Chazz Palminteri's one-man stage show, which is also based on him growing up around such situations. Another one to watch, which rarely gets mentioned, is "Once Upon A Time In America". (as long as it's the uncut version and not the U.S. theatrical version) You definitely saw a weird cut of this movie.

[@iRahz.]

22:48 I couldn't believe you guessed her name! lmao that was great

[@frankmahovlich5099]

Yay!!! You watched it and I'm so glad you both enjoyed the story and seeing Robert Deniro in the positive role as the tough yet caring & loving father in this film. If you'd like to see Chaz as a 1920's mobster's henchman/bodyguard with soul, watch the 1994 comedy "Bullits Over Broadway" directed by Woody Allen. Also stars Jennifer Tilly, John Cusak, Dianne Weist, Edie Falco and more. (loaded cast)

[@TheDylls]

Something Stephen King really taught me with The Gunslinger series: If you live by the gun...

[@philmullineaux5405]

There was also a great comedy made based on Henry Hill ..with Steve Martin and Rick Moranis called, my blue heaven or Pennies from heaven! Next u have to watch that and casino! Director ma in this, she's in a bunch of his movies, and he never gives her a script! And then a semiautobiographical movie called, A Bronx Tale! The restaurant scene was mostly add-libbed, cuz Scorcese wanted real reactions from the other actors! Most of his actors here, also in The Sopranos! Joe and Robert also in Raging Bull, The Irishman with Al Pacino, and A Bronx Tale and casino! Sad what happened to the kid. He could act in anything. He did a perfect DeNiro imitation. He was also in crimson Tide. But he hung out with the wrong group, got in trouble, went to jail for 20 years. I think he did some sopranos shows. How this movie got made is a great story in itself! Chaz palmenteri is Sonny. He wrote this about himself, growing up. He was broke, homeless, all the bad stuff, be he started shopping it around. Eventually DeNiro gets a hold of it. Chaz originally just wanted money for the script. DeNiro tells him, I'll give u nothing. But u act the main part, I'll direct, and then u get points on profits on the back end. And that's how it got made!!

[@Packrat9080]

Thank god this wasnt on patreon i almost cried when i thought it was.

[@Jen-Mom]

😊

[@SquirrelLoversCentral]

Great pick, and great channel! Really fun to watch along with you guys!

[@Jen-Mom]

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[@STACIEJOHNSON-w4e]

You guys will love the movie "Casino"

[@jannathompson2262]

Love Casino! SHARON STONE❤❤❤❤

[@caseymoe816]

“Workin’ man’s a sucka!”

[@Deencat_]

Also, as Soprano's fans, I'm sure you saw Artie's wife there & Matt Bevilaqua who pitches up later... 😂 P.S. 16:33 My bad... instant recognition for Matt 😂

[@otisroseboro5613]

Great Movie, Great Cast, Great Director, Great Performances By Everyone In This Movie 👍 & As Always Love Seeing Your Reactions Guy's

[@alexflorea4879]

This is probably the best movie for a teenager boy to see, also the entire story is true and it happened to Chazz Palminteri!

[@caseymoe816]

“Nothing worse than wasted talent, son.” Sad that the actor Lillo Brancato (Calogera) wound up in prison for his involvement in the killing of a policeman (released on parole in 2013). One of the key points of such a great movie completely lost on the main actor.

[@kjayUpt_PHL_215]

Idk which version yall are watching, but I’ve had my dvd for over 20 years and it’s full blown cursing throughout the entire movie, with the kid in the scenes.

[@rrmemphis427]

This is such a great movie. Underrated by some people. Great reaction.

[@jdrussell3828]

I'm pretty sure you guys watched the edited version because the cuss words are in every version I've watched. Great movie and great reaction

[@jhilal2385]

More excellent Chazz Palmintari: "Mulholland Falls" (1996)

[@jackdaniels4346]

I’ve never seen this version with the censoring and weird cuts. Maybe the version you watched had been edited for tv

[@Jen-Mom]

Weird! This is what was on Prime. 🤷‍♀️

[@BigPete44]

Awesome movie! I’m from The Bronx. The “Older” Mario actor’s family lives in the house I used to live in when I was younger. We sold it to his family lol. A lot of neighborhood guys in this classic! 🤌😎

[@pauldavis1963]

As a native New Yorker.., do not get into a fight with "West Side Story" ( Italians and Puerto Ricans\ Spanish)

[@Migz2682]

Yeayyy my favorite movie of ALL TIME!!!!!

[@Stuck-n-da-90s]

I have used the locked car door trick.

[@positivelynegative9149]

How'd it go?

[@jackdaniels4346]

How’d it go?

[@Stuck-n-da-90s]

@@positivelynegative9149 She was a great one.

[@Jen-Mom]

​@@Stuck-n-da-90s❤

[@TheDylls]

I saw this movie because I failed Gr. 10 (sophomore) English! Went to summer school and we watched this movie as well as In the Heat of the Night with Sidney Poitier. Both classics

[@BulldogMack700rs]

This must be the version you're watching cos I don't remember the swearwords being edited out

[@jeffl9167]

This is very difficult to watch now. The lead actor who played "C" as an adult murdered a New York City Police Officer.

[@Kenyon712]

He was with the person who did.

[@bbqfetus-the_don_grilluminati]

@11:39 i think yall are watching the edited version 🤣🤣 weird that all the f bombs where edited out, but the n bomb is not 😒

[@DAMHoo]

Yes Chazz is still alive

[@demhanotsla9655]

A lot of people say that this was Robert Deniro Bio

[@Tusc9969]

Chazz Palminteri bio

[@demhanotsla9655]

@@Tusc9969 I said Robert De Niro because he was actually married to a black women, children and all out of that marriage

[@madisynissaquah243]

this is a very good movie . a classic

[@MrLegonzalez]

I'm old enough that I also used the door test

[@amuck123]

This movie is not supposed to be censored.

[@Jen-Mom]

We watched a weird cut on Prime, apparently. 🤷‍♀️

[@crymsonvega4854]

WTF Amazon Prime?! Why would they do that?

[@crymsonvega4854]

This ruins the viewing experience treating the audience like we're not ready for life. Amazon Prime needs to get their shit together. Otherwise I'm cutting them off.

[@mr.smithgnrsmith7808]

Chazz and Colin Quinn YESTERDAY put a thing on Colins KZbin channel where him and Chazz walk around the Bronx and talk about the film, they visit locations etc…definitely watch

[@1969lumbee]

Look up the reunion photos of Jane and Cologino! You wont regret it.

[@Migz2682]

You def had a weird cut. The movie doesn't have those cuts, like commercials or bleeped out curse words. Yes this is based on chazz's story

[@brianc.4425]

Donnie Brasco please 🙏

[@RM-me7vi]

Favourite film

[@crazyjoedavola5430]

Casino....do it

[@Jen-Mom]

On the list! 😊

[@CoryGasaway]

​@@Jen-Mom If you start Casino and don't hear the actual F word in the first 5 minutes, you're watching another clean version 😉

[@ChiricuazoV3]

Sonny taking C after his dad said no, he doesn't want to work for him is offensive and terrible. Trying to snatch a kid.......never understood why Sonny just didnt have a kid himself

[@alexbatres8924]

My All Time Favorite Film

[@raymondmanderville505]

It’s so unrealistic , that kid is a possible witness as long as he lives . To risky

[@lamontwilliams4172]

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[@TheDylls]

10:06 God helps those that help themselves. Just cause you believe doesn't mean you can be unprepared

[@CoryGasaway]

You watched a weird version. It shouldn't be censored and cut like that. Too bad. It's like you didn't watch the actual real film. 😂😂😂 I think you might want to check your settings in the future.

[@Flix2Us]

This was the only version available to us on Amazon Prime, so...🤷

[@crymsonvega4854]

@@Flix2Us WTF Amazon Prime?! This ruins the viewing experience treating the audience like we're not ready for life.

[@kw882]

Deniro is a complete tool! (in real life), but it's still a good movie

[@gingerbreadman1969]

Don't you guys normally edit to where the movie screen is bigger? So hard to see what your reacting to watching on the phone 😒

[@brendanwillmore2335]

I love your reactions 😊 could you put Zero Dark Thirty on your list 👍

[@Jen-Mom]

It is! 😊❤

[@beckymellon8135]

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[@eddieobrien4394]

See how racism has changed and morphed. I was born in Oklahoma and such is my accent but I also raised in Brooklyn bensonhurst area and in Ireland spending years in each. Remember Nikki 0 selling the pistols in the alley? Notice he has blonde hair. He is Irish and at that time the Irish gangs feared by the rest of the country literally. The entire 1950s was summed up in one word used by Irish gangs. The rest of you spell it "DaddyO" but the correct spelling is Daideo and it's an Irish slang in Irish for grandfather. My point being it did not used to be about just black and white it was going and coming from everywhere. Now my other point being somebody is morphing this unproductive crap and I'm sure we all know who it is at this point. We don't have to fall for this in spite of them taking away their power and everyone just get along so we can all just get on with our lives We say in Ireland "it's nice to be nice and it costs nothing." Well wishes to all.

[@gracehinds6283]

In this time frame, why are they riding their bikes through there? They should have been able to ride their bikes anywhere in America. Don't give excuses for definitive racism. Riding your bike should not be an invitation for physical abuse; that attitude provides carte blanche to racist behavior.

[@fiat2496]

A perfectly executed version of a poorly written screenplay