Ever came back late from work feeling totally sapped, turned on the TV, randomly tuned in to a movie about 15 minutes in and watched the whole damn thing way past the closing credits totally hooked while you are still in work clothes? I admit that kinda stuff dosent happen often considering the quality of movies beamed on the tele these days with the exception of one or two channels. I was pleasantly surprised by this anthony hopkins gem the other night when i randomly caught it on World Movies.
The worlds fastest indian is a great flick about Burt munro a kiwi played by anthony hopkins who has been doin up his old indian motorcycle for close to 40 years so he can race it to beat the land speed record at the bonneville salt flats at utah,USA.Never Stop Dreaming, Never Stop Living The Dream is the simple yet powerful message of the movie. When Burt's heart goes bad on him, his dreaming is threatened to come to an end. Burt is not ready to stop dreaming. He decides to mortgage his house and bring his dream to life. Even a bunch of young punk racers lend him some beer money to help him make the trip to USA. Amid loads of cheers and goodwill from the residents of the small town invercargill , Burt and his beloved indian set off on an epic journey which will make you believe in the power of Dreams again. Some moments are laugh out loud while others touch your heart and move your emotions. Anthony hopkins is brilliant as always and shines as burt munro, carrying off even the sleepier moments of the film with his sense of commitment and great acting.
I highly recommend this story of perseverance and achievement for everyone willing to spend a few hours with Burt as he pursues his dream to its satisfying and highly emotional conclusion.
IMDB Link : http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0412080/
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