Basically, this movie has bikes in it. Lots and lots and lots of bikes, which makes me feel very well disposed to it. Moreover, it's got good acting (mostly) and a good script. The leads both shine, but a couple of the side characters are wooden.
To love this movie, it helps to know something about bikes, they don't explain a couple things (radially spoked front wheels? Does everyone in France really know why she wants them and why the guy laughs?) and besides, there is a bicycle in almost every scene. Modern Downhill MTB fans will get a kick out of the old technology and race courses in the beginning.
To love this movie, it helps to know something about bikes, they don't explain a couple things (radially spoked front wheels? Does everyone in France really know why she wants them and why the guy laughs?) and besides, there is a bicycle in almost every scene. Modern Downhill MTB fans will get a kick out of the old technology and race courses in the beginning.