Dave plays Italian music, sings opera, and treats his cat like a celebrity, calling it "Fellini".
It represents the necessary separation from childhood, family, and comfort zones to establish one's own identity. Key Scenes and Elements
Roger Ebert described it as a "precious cinematic miracle" that avoids being corny while presenting complex, three-dimensional characters.
The climax is a thrilling, locally based bicycle race (a real event at Indiana University) where the Cutters face the university students. Why It's Highly Regarded
