Make It Mine
Make It Mine

Make It Mine

1986Movie86 minFrench

Loïc, a chestnut seller, has a mistress who wants a baby. Not daring to admit to her that he had the mumps late in life, he finds other excuses. Until the day he meets Claire, an old girlfriend, who has a little boy. Loïc finds the resemblance between the little boy and himself enormous and is convinced that he is his father...

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IMDb5.7/10
Director: Bill L. NortonGenres: Drama, Romance, Sport

Plot Summary

A disillusioned former race car driver is coaxed out of retirement to mentor a young, ambitious driver. He finds himself drawn to the young driver's determined manager, leading to a complex emotional triangle. As the young driver aims for the championship, the mentor must confront his past failures and newfound feelings.

Critical Reception

Make It Mine received a generally lukewarm reception from critics, with some acknowledging the earnest performances but criticizing the predictable plot and underdeveloped romantic elements. Audiences were similarly divided, with some enjoying the racing sequences and the underdog story, while others found it to be a formulaic made-for-television movie.

What Reviewers Say

  • Praised for its motivational sports drama elements.
  • Criticized for a predictable storyline and clichéd character arcs.
  • Performances were seen as a strong point, particularly by the lead actors.

Google audience: Audience reviews are scarce for this made-for-television film, but general sentiment suggests it's a decent, albeit unremarkable, sports drama that relies on familiar tropes. Some viewers appreciated the straightforward narrative and the performances, while others found it to be forgettable.

Fun Fact

Robert Conrad, who plays the veteran driver, was known for performing many of his own stunts in his earlier career, though this film was made later in his career.

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