Breaking Away | Subtitle
The script is considered sharp, observant, and deeply moving.
The film poignantly explores the struggle of youth in a small town trying to find their place, highlighting the pressure of shifting from adolescence to responsibility. subtitle Breaking Away
Despite taking a "sports movie" premise, the film focuses heavily on character development. The script is considered sharp, observant, and deeply moving
The climax is a thrilling, locally based bicycle race (a real event at Indiana University) where the Cutters face the university students. Why It's Highly Regarded The script is considered sharp
Roger Ebert described it as a "precious cinematic miracle" that avoids being corny while presenting complex, three-dimensional characters.