Goofy, sentimental, stereotypical, predictable; Peter Yates and Steve Tesich somehow get all of these things right. Paul Dooley and Dennis Christopher are wonderful as father and son. A lively classical score paces the shenanigans.
Con spirito, Lacrimoso, Espressivo !
This review of Breaking Away (1979) was written by Bill C on 02 Jun 2013.
Breaking Away has generally received very positive reviews.
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