Most Rewatchable Scene
The Little 500 finale
In the discussion (8)
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- The father-son hug and the mother’s emotional reaction form the strongest dramatic scene. — Chris Ryan
- Cyril looking for someone to hug after the victory adds loneliness to the expected sports-movie celebration. — Sean Fennessey
- The opening quarry sequence establishes the setting and all four personalities almost immediately, including the uncertainty of being nineteen and Dave’s Italian obsession. — Bill Simmons
- Mike’s feigned drowning and speech about aging while college athletes are continually replaced make him a tragic figure. — Bill Simmons
- Dave drafting the Cinzano truck creates an expectation of disaster but becomes a pleasant encounter ending in a speeding ticket for the driver. — Bill Simmons
- Mike racing the college antagonist in the pool is another nominated scene. — Bill Simmons
- The Italian riders’ unsportsmanlike behavior destroys Dave’s idealization; the aftermath with his father and crying mother is especially moving.
- The Little 500 is the emphatic final choice: the friends take turns after Dave’s injury, Mike pushes through his despair, and Dave returns for a continuous wide shot of the thrilling last two laps. — Bill Simmons