Few movies are put together this well - Great piece of work

Rating: 10/10 (31 July 2006)

This movie is fantastic. I found it immensely enjoyable.
Roger Donaldson set out to pay tribute to a much loved and brilliant man Burt Monroe, owner of the current land speed record for stream-liners under 1000cc's and one very special 1920 Indian Scout motorcycle.
He does just that, and very well indeed! Anthony Hopkins plays Mr. Monroe in what I feel is one of his best roles to date on the big screen. His character in this film is a real gem and his story should leave a lasting impression on anyone who watches film to enjoy themselves. Doubly so if you also happen to be a motorcycle enthusiast, or ( as I have ), spent countless greasy, oily, hours wrenching on motorcycles. I immediately felt connected to this man's story and his amazing accomplishments on this motorcycle.
Above all else, this is a story of an era long gone in this world. When men of genius understood mechanical energy in it's simplest form. No computers, no C&C mills, no 6 figure engineers to consult, just a few simple tools, a passion and a brilliant mind working theories on what would make something work faster and stronger.
It is men like Burt Monroe that brought us into the modern mechanical world, and in his case the last great work of an age long gone.
Rest in peace old Burt - may your record continue stand!