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1967. Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins) has a dream. To race his bike at the speed trials at Utah's Bonneville Salt Flats. For twenty years he has painstakenly rebuilt his 1920 Indian, living in a shed and annoying the neighbours with his early morning work effics.
The opportunity comes and an incredible journey begins, from the small town in New Zealand where he lives, to the bright lights of Hollywood and the dusty backroads of America. Along the way meeting a collection of colourful characters all taken in by Burt's naive charm. But will Burt ever get there, and will he be able to live his dream to the full?
Roger Donaldson, the man responsible for such films as Dante's Peak, Cocktail and Species, gives us a delightful smaller picture with this true story. Anthony Hopkins, donning a Kiwi accent, is astonishingly likeable as the aging biker. He makes you transfixed to the screen, giving us a character full of charm and grace, you just can't help but want him to succeed. It's this performance alone that should make you want to see this film.
The nice thing about this movie is that it could quite easily be over sentimental and have entered into the Rocky realms of the underdog's attempt to win, but never once do you feel that the emotions are forced upon you. You genuinely feel for Burt. He's like a kindly old granddad that you enjoy spending time with, listening to his stories of the past. Well this is one granddad I recommend you go visit. A positively charming, delightful and heart-warming movie with some great motorcycle shots and an even greater story.
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