Fastest Indian

[Ian]

Watched Anthony Hopkins memorable portrayal (IMHO) of Burt Munro in the Worlds Fastest Indian today....still get a bit lump in my throat watching this film.....

Ian

(Was anyone else touched by it,  or am I getting soft in my old age?)

[tj63]

 It got me too when I watched it,but then I'm of a similar age

Brilliant film!


Trevor

[indiantim]

If you ride an Indian you too sure get some lumps but not in the throat, or may be yes when you have to pay for original parts (speedo and drive 2000 dollars)

[SteveC#222]

Fantastic film, some think it to be one of Anthony Hopkins best performances. Also according to Bert Munro's family a pretty accurate record of what happened - unusually for Hollywood.   The thing I find most amazing along with the story is that his records still stand for streamlined, under 1000cc naturally aspirated motor cycles..an amazing bloke.

[Mark]

If you ride an Indian you too sure get some lumps but not in the throat, or may be yes when you have to pay for original parts (speedo and drive 2000 dollars)

Lovely, but I can't see how it's so expensive. 



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[Richard]

Good film, though Hopkins accent is a bit odd.

[guest7]

I have to say that I also thought it was one of Hopkins' best performances. I suspect he enjoyed being able to let out the 'boyo' in him for a change.

GC

[Mark]

Good film, though Hopkins accent is a bit odd.

And the cross dressing motel receptionist isn't??

[guest18]

Good film, though Hopkins accent is a bit odd.

And the cross dressing motel receptionist isn't??

I thought it was nice that s/he was just treated like another character and not with the "ha-ha look at the freak" approach so beloved of hollywood/the media.
Who knows, maybe in the future they'll protray "bikers" as normal people with normal lives..?
 

[Mark]

Good film, though Hopkins accent is a bit odd.

And the cross dressing motel receptionist isn't??

I thought it was nice that s/he was just treated like another character and not with the "ha-ha look at the freak" approach so beloved of hollywood/the media.
Who knows, maybe in the future they'll protray "bikers" as normal people with normal lives..?
 

But never cyclists and fence erectors.

[guest18]

HEY HEY HEY! 

Don't forget the Landy and the liquid fuel stoves! 

[themoudie]

Lump in the throat? Nah!  Bit o' this though. 

Have it as a video, plus On Any Sunday, plus the new TT with Mr Martin, happy as a pig init! 

Toodle pip, Bill.

[guest7]

The TT film 'Closer to the Edge' is worth watching for the bit when Guy Martin is being his usual self but under the influence of morphine. He's a laff eh?

GC

[guest564]

I watched the 'Fastest Indian' with the GF, even she enjoyed it 

[Steve Lake]

Great film, went to see it with #1 son.... cinema was full of bikers... and afterwards the pub next door had the same bikers in it, far as i could tell everyone enjoyed it immensely.