World's Fastest Indian

What was I thinking in keeping this from you?

Okay - So I had the DVD sent to me in June.  Cool - like the many companies that want us to promote their product - I was picky - I said I couldn't guarantee a GOOD review or a quick promo - it's been a tough year.

My feelings were especially tough since I had not heard about this movie. How did it sneak by me in the theatres??  But then again - I watch MY movies in planes ( need to get a life).

Then I read Anthony Hopkins was in it. Coooooool - as Hannibal in Silence of the Lambs he scared me so much I couldn't fall asleep for days - but then as a butler in "Remains of the Day" I fell asleep quickly.

Ironically just before I was to review the DVD - set the time and place! - I get the call that I am GOING to Bonneville...the Gist of the movie.  WOW.  Maybe this is a sign.  I could understand the film more after my experience at the Salt Flats - it's a once in a million experience and well, I can't describe it any better.

Enough dilly-dallying - about the DVD:

WHY THE HECK DID I MISS IT???? WHERE WAS I???? Okay - very few films garner this emotion - it's a feel good story  - Cinderella style that could ONLY make it with Anthony Hopkins' acting. Seriously!  If it wasn't for him this would be......yawn.  Yes - it is a good story BUT no one - no ONE but A Hopkins could take a story and make it a fable - one that you hover around for more tidbits.....

He plays the New Zealand Motorcyclist - and old frugal man but one with a passion for his old Indian motorcycle - the one that's the fastest around.

For him - life revolves around the Bonneville Salt Flats and a land Speed record. The character is the only one that can naively become friends with anyone and anything - you will love him from the start!

It's been a LONG time since I watch a movie that left me red eyed and smiling - a movie that gave me something more than violence and special effects. The Worlds Fastest Indian gave me strength....

Somehow marketing didn't get the story out - because this could of been a classic - I will only hope it still has a chance. YES some die hard argue about the small things ( no one works on their car wearing a watch- is what one said - groan!)

PLEASE find the time to make this a part of your family viewing.... please get the DVD - it WILL become a part of the Library - I guarantee.  For if you want to watch a beautiful done film with a superb actor - this is it - even those that don't love speed will love the story.

And if by chance - Mr. Hopkins ever reads this....(yeah - I know I doubt it too) I would like to thank you dearly for your incredible performance - it inspired us!

Nika