Bardlerx Strictly average movie

PlatinumRead Just so...so bad

Ketrivie It isn't all that great, actually. Really cheesy and very predicable of how certain scenes are gonna turn play out. However, I guess that's the charm of it all, because I would consider this one of my guilty pleasures.

Roman Sampson One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

Fluke_Skywalker 'American Flyers' features a strong cast who gamely (and yet sadly unsuccessfully) attempt to breathe life into a script that is leaden with an overflow of 80s melodrama; the most egregious of which is a third act switch-a-roo that feels every bit the cheap storytelling gimmick that it is.The race action is well shot, but dull and un-engaging. If director John Badham thought he was delivering a rise to your feet and cheer sports movie, he was sadly mistaken.Despite the best efforts of the impressive assembled talent, 'American Flyers' gets a flat long before it crosses the finish line.

Robert Brooks This film has been reviewed by many a film and cycle enthusiast alike both highlighting the cycling inaccuracies or weaknesses in the acting or the plot etc etc.The simple facts are films of this nature are there to entertain and excite you. American Flyers does that with bells on, not only is the soundtrack typically 80's genius, but the landscapes are stunning and the storyline is simple. So all you need do is flick off your shoes, lie back with a bag of popcorn and enjoy!In addition, you get to see Costners Mo in full 80's glory, some classic old school road bikes, and a treadmill scene that would rival any Rocky training montage.Any 80's movie fan would and should love this film, and if you don't then I am afraid to say then you have lost sight of what a film is there to do!

Scarecrow-88 Delightful film, directed by John Badham, stars Kevin Costner and David Grant as brothers who decide to participate in a Colorado race as a team--one of the two dying of a brain illness--and it's a difficult, grueling three-stage(each stage is one day)affair where they will be competing with the very best bikers in the world, including a Russian Olympiad and the previous winner(who Costner could've beaten had he not been content with second, letting off so that Cannibal could win). It's one of those kinds of adventure dramas with plenty of heart, sincerity, and tenderness, maybe a bit too "feel good" for some. The story is ultimately about brotherly love and even develops a romance with a hitchhiking traveler trekking cross country(an adorable Alexandra Paul) and Grant. Ray Dawn Chong is Costner's love interest who drives the team van, assisting them when they need repairs. Costner is really good as the big brother who has been keeping a secret from his sibling and has reasons for motivating him to join him in the Colorado race. Not only is the cast irresistible, but the race is quite thrilling and compelling, albeit predictable in the ROCKY/KARATE KID tradition. A real winner, I believe, with a satisfying conclusion containing a great message about perseverance against multiple obstacles. I have always been partial to bike race movies(or stunt bike movies)and believe this would be an ideal pairing with BREAKING AWAY. Luca Bercovici is the Brother Sommers' nemesis, Muzzin(nicknamed the Cannibal), once married to Chong's character. Paul and Grant have wonderful chemistry on screen and the love Costner and Chong share is quite genuine and heart-felt. I really think the film hums nicely when the Sommers ride together where you can see the joy visible on both of their faces. John Amos, as Costner's business partner operating a fitness gym, is wonderful. Paul really shines here, her engaging smile and exuberant personality really won me over.

jazzboss Terrible movie about cycling. Why can't Hollywood make an honest movie about a sport? I think if they would be honest, they would find that people would not be bored (like I was in this one), but more interested in the subject. Costner makes it watchable, but what's with all the hair. Beards, mustaches, etc, I thought being covered in hair was a 70's thing not an 80's thing. They could have left out the disease thingy, people who cycle don't ride around wondering when their head is going to blow up. Where did they come up with that? I suspect this movie ended many careers, and I'm surprised that it didn't bring down Costner with the others. If you are a cyclist you might want to watch it for laughs.