Tribute to grass roots genius.

Rating: 10/10 (21 March 2006)

Anyone who has ever dedicated himself to anything has to love Burt Munro, his quest for speed and this movie. I read elsewhere that, in one 10 year stretch, Munro worked 16 hours a day with the afternoon off each Christmas. That will surely qualify as dedication. Anthony Hopkins portrayed the NZ aspect of the character brilliantly as I have been there and seen the frankness with which problems are dispatched. For example: "Screw it!" in response to the problem with asbestos protection. It is only fitting the 1000 cc land record has survived nearly 40 years. Congrats and gratitude to all involved for the existence of this movie. It is a marvelous story depicting how much can be achieved with ingenuity coupled with modest means. It is a must see!