[T]he film is a combination of spectacular scenery, arduous exertion, inspiring pep talks, adolescent rebellion, emotional confrontations, and lessons learned by both the teenagers and their leader.
Read full articleAn inspiring movie that pushes away the soot and trauma of our overtaxed corrections system to find the inherent good in its young denizens, one pedal, one hard mile, at a time.
Read full articleThis fact-inspired tale covers familiar redemptive sports drama terrain. But it’s traveled with affectingly understated assurance by director R.J. Daniel Hanna (“Miss Virginia”) and a strong cast, making for a satisfying scenic ride.
Read full articleFor some, watching begrudging teens ride bikes might not sound exciting, but this film delivers a lot more than tires on asphalt.
Read full article“Hard Miles” follows a formulaic course, but fueled by two breakaway performances it’s destined to put a lump in your throat.
Read full articleThe movie is very well-paced, logically structured, and consistently engaging throughout its nearly two-hour runtime.
Read full articleBy the end we want these boys to succeed and make something of their lives
Read full articleWith counselor Greg rolling through mountains of metaphors and aphorisms, this drama about the real-life Rite of Passage cycling program is a vehicle made for families with teens to view together.
Read full articleIt passes the time with some pretty sights, fairly worn cliches and semi-serious cycling, a pleasant-enough dramedy that never gets out of the low, easy gears.
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