Without Limits - 8 stars out of 10

Without Limits - 8 stars out of 10

"Without Limits" is a beautiful homage to the life and successes of Steve Prefontaine. Crudup's news interview, which is played during the opening of the film and later in the context of the story, shows a unique contrast between the beginning of the film when the words are slightly meaningless (since we haven't met the main character) and later in the film once we have gotten to know Prefontaine and his running style. The acting is top-notch. I'm not very familiar with Billy Crudup as an actor but this film has piqued my interest. He plays the role of Prefontaine perfectly. Donald Sutherland is inspirational as his coach who would later go on to found Nike. Although Monica Potter plays a small role, her beautiful eyes leave a lasting impression. You will think that you have the film figured out but a few unexpected turns keep the story interesting. This is a great track film and will appeal to anybody interested in athletics.