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Date  Helpful Rating 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  SIR ANTHONYPosted: 8/9/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by Digger1004 One of the most entertaining movies Ive ever seen. I see or hear something new and witty every time I watch it. I can watch it over and over again. Charming characters and every time I find myself saying this is my favorite part, only to move on to another favorite. I didnt expect it to be so good before I watched it and was pleasantly suprised when it was. I cant believe it wasnt more popular. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful  Fastest IndianPosted: 8/4/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by G_Weir Director Roger Donaldson takes the brilliant true story of a 60 year-old new Zealander who brings his WW1 -era India motorcycle to the speed trials in Utah and sets a land-speed record of 200 mph and crams so many quirky characters and false sentimentality that the storys drama and Hopkinss wonderful performance get hopelessly lost amid the drag queens and cigar-chomping Texans.
In a way, its unforgivable that a film with such rich material to draw upon gets bogged down for so long with so many random encounters with characters we neither believe in nor care about. More than half of the running time is wacky-character filler detailing Munroes journey across America to the world land speed trials in the Utah salt flats! This is a true story where an interesting old man hopes to compete in one of the most exciting contests in the world, and they filmed more of the trip than the destination! This is like making Jurassic Park and spending 85 minutes on Dr. Grants adventures in passing customs. In fact, this movie does have a pointless customs scene! Munroe is detained! For no reason! And they film it!
So you dont need to see this movie, although Hopkins does a great job and the actual speed trials are well presented if staggeringly uninformative. Whats the old land-speed record? What category, specifically, is Burt competing for? Best check Wikipedia, because the film wont say. Was this review helpful? Sign In 0 out of 0 users found this helpful Very well donePosted: 3/27/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by Anonymous This is a very real story about a Man and his passion for his motorcycle and dreams to prove it. Every motorcycle enthusiasts should be required to see this story to apprreciate how far we have come with our two wheel passion.
Sir Anthony Hopkins once again has blessed this story with his magic and places you along side of Burt Monro and his journey to live his dream.
I have been riding and working on cycles for 40 years. I have to admit this movie was excellent with the details of motorcycling engeneering and its effects. Very well done! Was this review helpful? Sign In 3 out of 4 users found this helpful True Story Not A Dull MomentPosted: 3/26/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by skylighter50 The movie was a rather pleasant surprise, after all ladies its about a man and his motorcycle, what could be exciting about that? Well, it was a excellent story.The personal relationships that followed thoughtout this portions of Burts life was what brought a lot of enjoyment, to a story that could have also been presented in a documentary mode. It sparked my interest about Burt Munro to look up his story on line and find out more about some of the other times he ran his cycle. Was this review helpful? Sign In 7 out of 8 users found this helpful Surely, World Fastest IndianPosted: 3/10/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by UrsulaUSA It is the true story of a New Zealand man, Burt Munro, who depleted decades perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle. At the age of 68, he jeopardizes everything, including his own life, to break the world speed record and for that sake takes the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah. To enjoy the real adventures happening in this classic movie you must watch it yourself.
MPAA Rating PG-13 for brief language, drug use and a sexual reference. Was this review helpful? Sign In 5 out of 7 users found this helpful  Feel Good MoviePosted: 3/6/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by Antman4298 This movie holds you on the edge of your seat the entire way. Will he make it? You share and feel the fears and passions of Burt. Cant help but leave the movie with a smile on your face. Great Movie! Was this review helpful? Sign In 5 out of 7 users found this helpful Loved it!Posted: 2/19/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by dobegirl0 Terrific movie. I was on the edge of my seat when he finally got to race! Anthony Hopkins did a wonderful job with the role. What an amazing story! Was this review helpful? Sign In 11 out of 14 users found this helpful See this film!Posted: 2/8/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by Iadnamad1 This is a movie where character development is outstanding...you really come to care about Burt and want to applaud at times a most rare film. Do yourself a favor and see the movie Anthony Hopkins and the rest of the cast do a marvelous job. Was this review helpful? Sign In 10 out of 12 users found this helpful W.F.I. greater than its sumPosted: 2/5/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by geezerguy47 You dont have to be a gear-head, senior-citizen,or from a foreign country to relate-love this film. Im reminded of Richard Farnsworth in A Straight Story, both films entirely engaging, allowing the audience to understand others in unexpected ways. I was drawn to the films subject, but with Anthony Hopkins as the lead I would have seen it regardless. Having now seen it, I cant imagine anyone else playing Burt. Was this review helpful? Sign In 18 out of 22 users found this helpful Awesome NZ Story for the worldPosted: 1/14/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by WWERULZ011 As a New Zealander writing a review for this movie The Worlds fastest Indian, Im proud to see that a New Zealand Icon Burt Munro and the story of how he set that world record in the US where it still stands to this very day.
I wouldnt know how the real Burt Munro would react to his story being brought to the big screen but for a New Zealander to see this on screen is awesome.
The films message is saying to NEVER underestimate the underdog and shows the world the No.8 fencing wire anything can happen idea only comes from good ol New Zealand
Sir Anthony Hopkins did the whole New Zealand accent perfectly especially with the rolling Rs only found in the bottom of New Zealand
I would consider this movie as 1 of the best films of 2005 and well worth my ten dollars Was this review helpful? Sign In 19 out of 22 users found this helpful An ordinary man does extraodinary thingsPosted: 1/6/2006A review of The World's Fastest Indian by bunniekins This movie is motivational for all who have had a dream but thought it was too late in life to achieve. At times. this message was lost in some scenes that were apparently thrown in to titillate the audiance. Other scenes appeared to move so slow that the purpose of that scene was completely lost.
Overall, this was a good film with a good message. It was nice to come out of a movie feeling good about the world. Once in a while, the little guy can win. Was this review helpful? Sign In 1-11 of 11 Per Page | ||
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