World's Fastest Indian

Pros: Acting Brilliant, Directing Brilliant, Action Thrilling

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: A fine film for anyone looking for a hero in the oddest of places ... you will stand up and cheer wildly.

Review: Anthony Hopkins is wonderful in this stirring and engaging tale of a very unlikely, quirky hero.  Based upon the real life Burt Munroe who embarks on a thrilling odyssey to set the world land speed record on his mostly home made Indian ...

Pros: Well-crafted film blessed with Hopkins' flawless performance.

Cons: Possibly a few minutes too long for the MTV Generation.

The Bottom Line: A clunky contraption, man and machine as one, the rickety relic and the cantankerous old Kiwi establishing a world's speed record that still stands today.

Review: If ever there was a titularly-challenged movie THE WORLD'S FASTEST INDIAN is it. No, this superb, subtly inspirational film isn't a Biograph biopic about the legendary Jim Thorpe, nor is it a Bollywood sports film featuring a Mumbaian marathoner, nor is ...

Pros: Entertaining, engaging, uplifting, funny and poignant.

Cons: None.

The Bottom Line: For fans of excellent film that does not depend on special effects this is a must-see. Worth seeing on the big screen

Review: I thoroughly enjoyed this film and would recommend it to anyone who enjoys good storytelling and independent film. While it does have a name star in Anthony Hopkins, it is really the true story of the main character that is the main attraction. What an ...

Pros: great true story

Cons: none

Review: Anthony Hopkins is fantastic in the part of this old man from new Zeland who goes to United States to record his motorcycle Indian as World´s fastest one. The story is a inspirational one for all those who want to live life to teh fullest. Great movie ...

Pros: A tribute to nice guys with unbending spirits.

Cons: Maybe a touch too sweet and lucky in places.

The Bottom Line: This is a great story about a real man who beat the odds in his own way. You'll find it thumbs-up fun!

Review: This is a great movie for (a) those who love speed, (b) anyone who wants to watch an “upper” of a movie, or (b) maybe most important of all, those who are moving up in the age brackets and need a reminder that aging is largely a mind-thing. I ...

Pros: Engaging characters, superbly acted, great cinematography; humorous yet moving. Inspiring story.

Cons: Starts a little slowly, but none really.

The Bottom Line: A man’s dream brought reality against the odds. Excellent performances by Anthony Hopkins and supporting cast, very funny vignettes offset serious main theme. Awesome cinematography.

Review: Story Setting - late sixties. Location - New Zealand (Invercargill) and USA (Bonneville, Utah). Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins), approaching his seventies, with a chronic heart problem, has followed a dream all his life – to break the world ...

Pros: Totally human, pulls at your heart strings!

Cons: None for me.

The Bottom Line: See this movie if you feel like an easy to watch film which will pull at your heartstrings.

Review: When I first heard of this movie I had no idea what it was going to be about and the only draw card was that I knew Anthony Hopkins was in it. After seeing a few trailers at the movies and on television I figured it was about a man who wanted to ride his ...

Pros: solid acting, compelling story

Cons: none

The Bottom Line: Not an overblown Hollywood film. Refreshingly modest production with a compelling story.

Review: Old eccentric Burt Munro decides to travel to the Bonneville Salt Flats to set the land speed record for his 1920 Indian motorcycle in 1962. He's next to being broke and has a heart condition. He's also bit of a loon with his habit urinating every ...

Pros: Great inspirational story, superb acting

Cons: None

The Bottom Line: The World's Fastest Indian is a great story that will make you grateful for life, and remind you to enjoy the simple joys of it.

Review: The World's Fastest Indian is a story that will race to your heart. In the movie Anthony Hopkins plays an eccentric yet interesting man named Burt Munro from New Zealand. Anthony Hopkins is the key that unlocks the real meaning and personality of this ...

Pros: Hopkins, basic story, relationship with neighboring boy

Cons: Formulaic, long and drawn out in places, somewhat mawkish

The Bottom Line: The film will either inspire you to chase your dreams, or to roll your eyes. Either way, it’s a touching and a fine tribute to a strange and wonderful man.

Review: I attended an early screening of The World’s Fastest Indian (2005) knowing nothing about the film except that it starred Anthony Hopkins. The “Indian” of the title refers to a kind of motorcycle that real-life New Zealander Burt Munro ...