good underdog character

Rating: 8/10 (18 December 2015)

It's the 1960s. Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins) is an amiable quirky old man in Invercargill, New Zealand. He spends his time fixing his 1920 Indian motorcycle to be the fastest ever. After suffering some health problems, he mortgages his house and travels to America to test his motorcycle on the Bonneville Salt Flats. Along the way, he finds friendly people willing to give a helping hand.
This is a good underdog story. Burt is a charming old coot. His hard of hearing in Hollywood is annoying at first but I wonder if he only pretends at times. It gets more endearing. I really like some of the characters like Tina the transvestite and it's too bad that they can't stay. When he gets to the Salt Flats, it becomes a really good underdog sports movie. The action is pretty compelling despite the fact that the motorcycle goes in a straight line. The movie is able to incorporate a few interesting technical aspects. It's a nice charming movie.