The film tells a true story. New Zealand racing legend Burt Monroe. In 1967, the motorcyclist used his modified Indian motorcycle to set a new world record at the time of 324.8 kilometers per hour at the Banavia World Motorcycle Competition in Salt Lake City, United States. No one breaks. Burt was 68 at the time.
The focus of the film is not that he created a world record, but the whole process of his journey from New Zealand to Salt Lake City in the United States, overcoming all kinds of difficulties caused by nature and man-made.
The starring is Hopkins, old drama bone. The first time I saw him was in the role of the villain in "The Lost Lambs". This time he stopped eating people, and at this age, he is no longer interested in square dancing and runaways. The only thing I like is drag racing.
Burt opened a motorcycle repair shop in a small town on the coast of New Zealand, and there is nothing to say about the transformation technology of motorcycles. You can even melt alloy forged cylinders by yourself. All his life he wanted to do a grand event, which is to challenge the limit of speed. He said: "Being able to surpass everyone in an instant is more exciting than living a life in vain."
He plans to travel from New Zealand to Salt Lake City in the United States to participate in the motorcycle race. Bring all your savings and a mortgage of $2,000 and hit the road.
Take the boat first. When I got to the boat, I saw the captain, the captain was looking down and thinking about his own business.
Burt said, "Mr. Captain, I'm going to work on the ship to deduct the ticket."
The captain didn't lift his head: "Can you cook? Go to the kitchen, on the right."
Burt went into the kitchen and washed a pile of dirty dishes in the sink.
Burt: "Captain, who washes the dishes?"
The captain still didn't look up: "It's also you."
Over the next few days, Bert and the crew passengers became friends. When they arrived in Los Angeles, the captain personally carried the bag and escorted Bert off the side of the ship.
Then go to the dealership to buy a used car. A used car owner recommended one, which it claims is as low as $450. In the end, Sang Sang was turned into $250 by Bert. Take away materials and workshops from a car dealership to save a trailer. The boss also hooked up with labor and worked with Bert until three in the morning.
Before leaving, the boss said to Bert: "You must pass here after the game. You are welcome here at any time."
At Salt Lake Racecourse, the faceless and strict on-duty administrator initially turned down Burt's participation, first because the registration time had passed, and secondly, seeing Burt's broken Indian motorcycle that had been driven for more than 40 years, he thought it was too outrageous. But in the end, he agreed. And said: "The rules can be bent."
Burt was the first to land in the United States, no ties, no money, no back door, no bribes. But he overcame all obstacles and realized his dream.
There is no trick, Burt is just showing himself in his truest form.
Burt conquered captains, car dealers, hotel attendants, soldiers, policemen, racing managers, and fans with his simple behavior and friendly conversation. Piggybacked with an old lady.
"If you don't pursue your dreams, it's like a vegetable," he said.
There are some people in the world who never show off their wealth or show their poverty, they don't need to prove anything to others, they don't need to be recognized by others, they don't have great and lofty ideals, and they don't complain about the injustice of the environment . But there is always a dream in their hearts. For this dream, they are firm and persistent and move forward step by step. Their joy is in the process, in the prosaic experience.
There is such a scene in the film, Burt came to the salt lake, the afterglow of the setting sun shone on the crystal white salt lake, on the rolling hills in the distance, and on Burt's endless vicissitudes of face. Warm, bright and soft. What a touching moment! What a realm of joy! What a pure heart!
Selfishly, I thought it would be great to be someone like Bert.
My rating: 8.0
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