Motorcyclist's comment

Rating: 10/10 (21 October 2006)

Anthony Hopkins deserves an Oscar for this role. I'm Australian (Westminster-born), and I love my Kiwi cousins, and I'm a motorcyclist. This film is not simply a chronical of one of the world's forgotten characters, but a story of passion and dedication.
It is inspirational, and Mr. Hopkins positively shines in his interpretation of this man.
The story starts in the 1950's (or before) and immediately fascinates with an urban portrait of a dedicatated, mechanically-minded, and very average grandfatherly single chap whose one ambition is to make his Indian motorcycle go faster. He is occasionally the subject of ridicule and pity in his home town, but he is never fazed.
I can say no more other than 'see this film'. The producer and director (Roger Donaldson) and editor have all done magnificent work. Don't miss it if you're a serious film (and/or motorcycle) buff. Fabulous.