True-Life World's Fastest Indian

Rating: 10/10 (26 May 2006)

From my experience (nearly 15 years in motorcycle industry) the movie was totally accurate, and true to the real-life story. How unusual to have a realistic depiction of such a strong character as Burt Munro! Great Job!!! I worked in Hollywood Ca. for 8 years (motorcycles) and can attest first hand to the flavor of the place...tho I was there in the early-to-mid 70's. People there are either friendly or hostile depending to a great extent on the "baggage" you bring along into the meeting with them. Burt brought his own determination and drive with him; any who met him picked up on this. I know that for a fact-even tho secondhand,(for me)the portrayal by Hopkins was first-rate. I know people who met him. The enthusiasm of the SCTA crowd at the salt flats was also spot-on! (I have been to numerous SCTA events in So. Cal, both in a support role and (wrenching), and as sponsor (thru the shops I worked for). AND, I finally got my wife to see the movie! Dave R