inspiring, but not 8+ material.

Rating: 7/10 (23 February 2015)

It's inspiring, it's not overlong, and Anthony Hopkins is solid.
Past that, there are a few issues.
The first issue I have is that many of the supporting performances are pretty wooden, poorly written, and really don't contribute much to the film at all - especially when the film gets state-side.
I also thought the 'playboy' aspect really detracted from the film. It really doesn't make sense that you portray the guy as a broke hermit and then have every eligible female taking him to bed. What was one of the terrible lines in the film,"poor old men need love too", or something to that effect.
Hopkins saves the day, as does the entire motorcycle plot along with the films last half hour.
I recommend it, but some of the direction and some of the performances detract from what could have been a great film. THe true story, the motorcycle stuff, and the lead performance are all great, but the film is just good overall.