Review of American Flyers (1985) by Miriam P — 19 Jun 2008
Kevin Costner and David Grant play brothers that have become estranged after their fathers death. Costner is a champion bike racer that convinces Grant to compete with him in The Hell Of The West, the toughest bicycyle race in the country.
They train together, and try to rebuild their relationship, all the while worrying that the congenital condition that struck down their father could strike them as well. The movie directed by John Badham, who helmed movies like War Games, Blue Thunder, and Saturday Night Fever.
It contains some of the most exhilirating action scenes in movies, including footage taken from a camera mounted on the handlebars, giving the viewer a riders-eye view of what it is like to race a 10-speed bike 60mph down the Rocky Mountains.
Rae Dawn Chong and Alexandra Paul co-star at the brothers girlfriends.
This review of American Flyers (1985) was written by Miriam P on 19 Jun 2008.
American Flyers has generally received mixed reviews.
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