The Flying Scotsman
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Movie Reviews of The Flying Scotsman
Movie Review: wonderful film
Summary: 5 Stars
I bought it at Hollywood video they were having a going out of business sale, everything 70% off. I thought it would just be ok, I was wrong it was a great film that's about a lot more then just bike racing. well no need to say more other people have already explained it in full, just watch it, if you've any kind of mind you'll love it.Movie Review: Great Motivating Movie
Summary: 5 Stars
Great movie. wish they would have talked in the end about what he is doing today. Let a few friends borrow it already & they also had the same thoughts, good movie.Movie Review: Must see for cyclists!
Summary: 5 Stars
Great flick to get you pumped for cycling. Goes to show its not the bike but the engine that makes the difference. :)Movie Review: great and on time!
Summary: 5 Stars
dvd was in great conditions and was quickly delivered. all I expect when buying a dvd. thanks!Movie Review: Good Movie - For Cyclists
Summary: 4 Stars
One of the hardest nuts to crack in the genre of sports films is how to make a good film about cycling. Breaking Away got about as close as you can get, but that was really more about growing up and coming of age, and cycling was but the vehicle for the story. Graeme Obree's story is not only a cycling story, but a story about one of the most peculiar aspects of the sport - the World Hour Record and track cycling in general. I think the film did as good a job as possible at telling the story, and making it as accessible as possible to a wide audience without making cycling insiders groan with disgust. I think some cycling outsiders will be a bit stumped and confused by it. Apparently, much of the details of Obree's life are tweaked for the movie, which is unfortunate.
I was seriously annoyed to see that the Union Cycliste International and the various officials (Verbruggen?) of the organization that made Obree's challenge so miserable were not able to be named by name. I hope they were in the book, but I suppose the filmmakers had legal reasons not to name them. They were not even allowed to use the actual rainbow champion jersey that Obree won fair and square - twice. It is even worse in hindsight when you realize that at the same time that the UCI were hassling Obree, the sport was rotting from the inside with doping. What are your priorities, UCI?
The actors, Boyd and especially Cox, are excellent. As is Laura Fraser, who play's Obree's wife and embodied the spirit of the wonderful supporting spouses that stand behind and believe in so many athletes chasing a dream.