I saw this when I was a little kid. I remember liking it - in the back of my head it was stored as a bicycle - Vison Quest.
Which since Annie had never seen it, and I’m trying to learn how to ride like an adult - I figured it might be fun to revist. Plus it was filmed in Bloomington, IN. Which I’m familar with since I grew up in Indiana.
I have to admit I was plesently suprised by the movie. I expected it to be cliche (and to a little bit was) but over all the acting and build up make it so much more than that.
There were a lot more things going on than just winning the big race. I don’t think I understood that when I saw it as a kid, but now it’s a lot more impressive that they dealt with so many issues of class and transitionting from a wasted youth into a responsible adult.
And also there is a lot of time spent dealing with accepting and embracing what you are and where you come from. The father in the film is the same actor who played the father in 16 candles . It is an interesting comparison because in this movie he is less intentionally funny but more sincere.
Bottom Line: If you ride a bike - you should see it. If you want a good movie about growing up - you should see if.
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