So it's obvious no one would watch this movie for any other reason than to see a young Brad Pitt climb from the depths of the Hollywood industry that is this film.

Generally, I am a fan of Brad for his motion pictures. And this one is actually fairly good.

It's about two brothers on the opposite sides of life. One is studious and smart, the other is the troublemaker. As the brothers compete in high school track, we are caught between the struggle of good and evil, and contemplate it's real meaning at the end of things.

Great vehicle for Pitt, though probably will not appeal to most.

5 Stars

Across The Tracks stars Rick Schroder and Brad Pitt as a pair of brothers with Carrie Snodgrass as their put upon mom. Schroder is on probation and recently released from reform school where he took a rap for joy riding in a stolen car for David Anthony Marshall his drug dealing buddy. Pitt is an aspiring track star and a straight arrow if there ever was one.

Schroder has to attend another high school and he discovers that he too has a skill in running. That's encouraged by Pitt until Schroder shows he just might have more ability than Pitt. After that Pitt starts straying over to the dark side.

This was a no frills type film which is carried by the good chemistry shown by Snodgrass, Schroder, and Pitt as the Maloney family. It plays like one of those after school special films, but it's much better than that.

Anyway it's a good chance for his fans to see Brad Pitt in his salad days.