Tuesday, May 15, 2007

The World's Fastest Indian


It is undoubtedly, to the best of my knowledge, the first movie review being posted. Saturday usually being one the busiest days of my schedule, wherein I go into hibernation for the chunk of the day, somehow squeezed in some time to watch this movie, The World's Fastest Indian.

For a second, it struck me that the movie has got something do with the fastest Indian in the world, Milkha Singh, regarded as one of the greatest athletes India has ever produced. The title being rather ambiguous and misleading, I assumed it was about this great athlete, his achievements and whatnot.

Baaaaah...... Antz deserves a sound whacking. Being a crazy bike lover, I was feeling a bit sheepish about the fact that the Indian in fact stands for a great American motorcycle rather than the I-know-everthing assumptions made on top by the blog administrator.

The World's Fastest Indian -- The true story of Burt Munro - a New Zealand man who spent decades perfecting his classic 1920 Indian motorcycle. At age 68, he risked everything, including his own life, taking the bike to the Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah to break the World Speed Record. Anthony Hopkins playing the lead role does a good job. If you are hunting around for the real definition of grit and determination, then this is a must-watch one..... trust me.

If all goes well, maybe we can try squeezing it into the slot this Friday or else anytime you wish to watch this movie, Antz at your service.

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