2008 Advisor
Telpher
San Francisco, CA

A Kiwi Gem - and a Kiwi Hero, to Boot!

5 star rating

into Independent Films, a movie buff, Lover of quirky, unique films, movie connoisseur
Pros

    Anthony Hopkins' masterful acting, fantastic characters, inspired by a true story, great scenery, great family film, heartwarming, sweet tale

Cons
    none

SEP
1
2008

In 1967, New Zealander Burt Monroe decided he would take his 1920 motorcycle, a model named The Indian, to America to try and match the world speed record. He did this with almost no money, no plans, no support...an impossible feat. He did it because no one told him he couldn't.

I loved this movie. Having lived in NZ for several years, I instantly recognized the do-it-yourself, get'er-done mentality of Monroe. The guy beat the odds, showing up at the Salt Flat with nothing but a beat up car, and his motorcycle in tow. His lodging? His car! Have I mentioned that he was in his 60s, had never been to America before, hadn't even registered for the official timing event, and that he had a serious heart condition??? Well, yeah - all of that is true. It's also true that he not only matched the world speed record with his rickety-looking cycle, but his record stands today!

This is a quiet little movie that captures the heart. It made me proud to be a Kiwi citizen, ad to be associated with New Zealand. It also made me proud to be American.

Not to be missed.



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kid-kansas wrote on Sep 4, 2008 at 12:25PM

In response to Telpher's comment from Sep 3, 2008 at 11:53PM:

Yes they are....;)

mysticstarfish wrote on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:55PM

In response to Telpher's comment from Sep 3, 2008 at 11:52PM:

Yup!

Telpher wrote on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:53PM

In response to kid-kansas's comment from Sep 1, 2008 at 11:48PM:

Same here - ordinary people are so often more interesting and impressive than larger-than-life types.

Telpher wrote on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:52PM

In response to GeorgeChabot's comment from Sep 2, 2008 at 10:43AM:

Do! It's really good. I found it so moving.

Telpher wrote on Sep 3, 2008 at 11:52PM

In response to mysticstarfish's comment from Sep 3, 2008 at 9:23PM:

I take it you, too, loved this one?

mysticstarfish wrote on Sep 3, 2008 at 9:23PM

:)

GeorgeChabot wrote on Sep 2, 2008 at 10:43AM

I remember this feat. I'll have to see the movie. :>

kid-kansas wrote on Sep 1, 2008 at 11:48PM

I love the movies made about real people doing real things.....;)

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