Movie Review - The World's Fastest Indian

The World’s Fastest Indian (5 of 5): The World’s Fastest Indian is a rare gem of a movie that did not receive the recognition or attention it deserved when in was released in 2005. This movie is about Burt Munro (played by Anthony Hopkins), a real life New Zealander who spent around 25 years of his life customizing a 1920s Indian motorcycle. Munro’s dream is to take the bike halfway around the world to the Bonneville Salt Flats Test Track in Utah, the only place where he can find out how fast it will actually go. Munro meets a variety of interesting and supportive people in his voyage, and his personality seems to bring out the best in all of them. After watching some of the DVD extras, including a 1960s documentary on the real life Burt Munro, I can tell you that Anthony Hopkins is dead on in his portrayal of the somewhat eccentric man. I highly recommend this movie. It is an inspirational tale of overcoming adversity and highlights a decency and kindness of strangers that is rarely depicted in today’s films. Check it out – this is one of those rare movies that will actually leave you feeling “happy” at its conclusion.