What it is: The tale of Burt Munro (played by Anthony Hopkins), a kiwi grandfather who took his modified Indian Scout motorcycle to the Bonneville Salt Flats for a shot at the record books.
Who should watch it:
People who want to see some great shots of machines at speed and the American Southwest.
People who want to see one of the world's greatest actors give one of his greatest performances.
People charmed by off-beat characters, not everymen, but with everyman appeal.
Who should give it a miss:
People annoyed by never-ending streams of one-dimensional supporting characters who have no chance to grow. This is a one-man show.
People who want 2 hours of Bonneville footage. Three quarters of the movie is about getting there.
In-depth Analysis: While the distance covered by the main character in this film is about as great as can be without donning a space suit, I hesitate to lump this gem in with other "road movies." The journey here is more personal than literal, as best exemplified by the scene where.....OOOH! SHINY THING!
