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> OT: World's Fastest Indian, Holiday movie recommendation... any others?
thomasotten
post Nov 17 2007, 06:17 AM
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I just saw this movie and thought it was pretty cool. I thought I would pass along a recommendation.

In addition to some pretty cool speed scenes (which is what drew me in), the movie has a great message: Do what you are meant to do. It's usually around this time of the year where I can actually sit down and watch a movie, so I just thought I would pass it along.

http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/
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post Nov 17 2007, 06:45 AM
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Yep ! nice movie .

Watched it on the "big screen" here in France last year.

BTW we have in Strasbourg the largest theater in Europe
25 screens 5400 seats
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Bought the DVD too...

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post Nov 17 2007, 06:53 AM
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Yeah, that's one of the better movies of the last few years....

Add to it:

Ronin
American Grafitti
Vanishing Point
Bullitt
Gone in 60 Seconds
Two Lane Blacktop
LeMans
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post Nov 17 2007, 07:19 AM
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I saw it in Sept '06 ... the original version, not the german sync

I liked it very much

a friend from work promised to get me copy of the DVD (IMG:style_emoticons/default/w00t.gif)

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post Nov 17 2007, 09:11 AM
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Just bought the DVD.
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post Nov 17 2007, 12:28 PM
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QUOTE(thomasotten @ Nov 17 2007, 04:17 AM) *

I just saw this movie and thought it was pretty cool. I thought I would pass along a recommendation.

In addition to some pretty cool speed scenes (which is what drew me in), the movie has a great message: Do what you are meant to do. It's usually around this time of the year where I can actually sit down and watch a movie, so I just thought I would pass it along.

http://www.worldsfastestindian.com/



I picked up the DVD when it came out. I watched it 3 times in 2 days.
Burt Munro was the underdog of motorcycle racing. A couple of good read's are the book's "One Good Run" and "Burt Munro Indian Legend of Speed"
The DVD has a complimentary documentary about Burt that is inspiring.
I also remember back in the early 70's seeing pictures in speed magazines about this older gentleman who was beating out much bigger and newer bikes.
Amazing what the human will can achieve on a minimum budget.

Dirty old men need love to!


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post Nov 17 2007, 02:44 PM
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(IMG:style_emoticons/default/agree.gif) with Jeff.

I thought the documentary (made by the film's director some years ago and the inspiration for the film) was as good or better than the movie. It has interviews with Munro and some cool footage of Bonneville.

If you liked the film at all, it's worth buying the DVD just to get the documentary.
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post Nov 17 2007, 02:47 PM
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Don't forget to credit Anthony Hopkins for playing Munro just perfectly. I loved the little workshop that he lived in and the attitude of just get up and do it if you want too.
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post Nov 17 2007, 06:33 PM
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That was the coolest story and movie ever in my book.
It had me hooked when Hopkins rolled out the bike at 4a.m.? in the morning and fired it up using the jumper cables and his boot.

I can relate....
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post Nov 18 2007, 07:12 PM
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I read that Mr. Hopkins said this was his favorite role.

Other recommendations--relatively new: "The Illusionist," "Big Fish," "Second-Hand Lions," "Little Miss Sunshine" . . .

Older: "Bringing Up Baby," "His Girl Friday," "Dr. Strangelove," "Paths of Glory," "Breaker Morant," "Sons of the Desert" . . .

Are you looking for seasonal/holiday movies?
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post Nov 18 2007, 07:33 PM
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Made me want to leave my wife and kids and live like him...

No wait, its the crappy way they treat me that makes me want to do that...
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post Nov 18 2007, 07:39 PM
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All good recommendations so far. I'll add The Princess Bride, The Wind and the Lion, Edward Scissorhands, and Hudson Hawk, all good movies that families can enjoy together. I don't think that anyone ever saw Hudson Hawk but me, it got terrible reviews, bit it's a really fun movie to watch.
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post Nov 18 2007, 09:13 PM
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Are you guys forgetting Barbed Wire??
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post Nov 18 2007, 10:00 PM
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Freaking AWESOME! On your recommendations I rented it and found a new idol (IMG:style_emoticons/default/biggrin.gif) That guy has balls that clank! Noel loved it too and I warned her that that is how I am going to be when I retire someday (IMG:style_emoticons/default/happy11.gif)
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post Nov 18 2007, 10:07 PM
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I liked the worlds fastest Indian

"The Straight Story" Is a another good one!
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post Nov 19 2007, 09:37 AM
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Ooops--forgot a good one: "The Man Who Would Be King" Sean Connery and Michael Caine, made around 1975--great adventure.
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post Nov 19 2007, 09:59 AM
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I've been thinking about picking up this movie for a little while. I think that this thread has made up my mind.

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post Nov 19 2007, 10:59 AM
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Anything with Angelina Jolie in it!
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post Nov 19 2007, 11:27 AM
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Popped over to Amazon to buy WFI. Also got Grand Prix while I was there.

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post Nov 19 2007, 11:44 AM
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Visit IMDB ( Internet Movie Database) and look at the top 250 movies of all times !

There should be good stuff to watch in this list ...

You also have a list by genre ...

http://imdb.com/chart/

For ech movie you can see if it is available on DVD

Happy surfing
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