Slow and predictable
Added 9/22/2009
I read reviews for this film so purchased it thinking it was going to be a stimulating cycling film. It was tedious and predictable with the opening so boring if I was in a movie theatre I would have left. Further, there was too much uninteresting English dialogue. I don't understand why people want to make films so ennuyant.
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Best movie about the spirit of cycling.
Added 4/5/2008
This is a real good character driven movie about a cyclist and their passion for cycling. It's funny, witty, and entertaining at that. For those who appreciate stories about cycling this is one of them.
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David Schachter, Tucson, AZ
Added 6/25/2003
Two of my most beloved joys: mountain biking and French films! Those of us who ride understand the amazing relativity of time, especially on the bike. Not only does the movie truly capture many of the very "in" concepts of the sport, but it also addresses the concept of how many of us are closing off our hearts by throwing ourselves so fully into an activity. Riding is great! Love is better.
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how to grow up on a bicycle
Added 12/2/2001
I saw this movie about a year ago, so I'm a little fuzzy on details. Anyway, it's about this young woman who loses her competitive edge in mountain biking and ends up retiring. Still, she can't give up biking and finds a new way to earn a living. The story is fun and uplifting, and the two main characters are both well portrayed. You don't have to be into mountain biking to appreciate this movie - there's plenty of looks into the biker sub-culture. In a way, you learn about it as the main character learns. Plenty of good laughs, too. Also, i love subtitled movies - some of the translations crack me up. Definitely worth checking out if you read through my whole review.
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Low budget but very clever
Added 5/27/2001
In this obviously low budget film there is far superior entertainment than most bloated big spending blockbusters. Though the main character's life is unfocused at first, the story is very carefully pieced together. While bicycle racing is used as the main plot sevice, the theme applies to anybody who has a goal in life and wants to succeed. The characters are all very real, even the bicycle store proprieter who could seem a bit mythic. I thoroughly enjoyed this clever movie, and I suspect anybody who dreams about improving their life will too.
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