Rebel_Biker
10-20-2014, 07:48 PM
I am really drawn to this story and the movie is on netflix, so it is always tempting to watch it again.
I read the book and went to the premiere in Tribeca. I did not get to ask the director or Gregg any questions as we ran out of time.
My 2 cents.
I don't like the direction. The story is so much better than the movie. I really don't understand why there was anytime spent on Lance Armstrong. Was he in either the 85 or 86 tours? The story, and book, focus on the Bernard and Gregg relationship and competition.
I come out of this a big Bernard Hinault fan. To me, he is the epitome of a cyclist. He is exciting the way he instinctively attacks and punishes the competition.
I disliked Paul Koechli the first time through. But the second time, I understand that he wanted Lemond to be more like Hinault. He wanted Lemond to learn how to use his talent and understand how to play the "game." I understand that Paul was explaining the Lemond might have been stronger but Hinault was a better cyclist, because he played the game better.
Maybe I will have a different view when I watch it the next time.
I read the book and went to the premiere in Tribeca. I did not get to ask the director or Gregg any questions as we ran out of time.
My 2 cents.
I don't like the direction. The story is so much better than the movie. I really don't understand why there was anytime spent on Lance Armstrong. Was he in either the 85 or 86 tours? The story, and book, focus on the Bernard and Gregg relationship and competition.
I come out of this a big Bernard Hinault fan. To me, he is the epitome of a cyclist. He is exciting the way he instinctively attacks and punishes the competition.
I disliked Paul Koechli the first time through. But the second time, I understand that he wanted Lemond to be more like Hinault. He wanted Lemond to learn how to use his talent and understand how to play the "game." I understand that Paul was explaining the Lemond might have been stronger but Hinault was a better cyclist, because he played the game better.
Maybe I will have a different view when I watch it the next time.