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 relationship between Dave and his father (Paul Dooley), who cannot understand his son's obsession with Italian culture, forms the emotional core of the film. subtitle Breaking Away
Roger Ebert described it as a "precious cinematic miracle" that avoids being corny while presenting complex, three-dimensional characters. The climax is a thrilling, locally based bicycle
Dave’s passion for cycling is highlighted, especially the scene where he drafts behind a speeding semi-truck, a scene that represents his desire to move faster and further than his surroundings. The climax is a thrilling