Movie Reviews for The Flying Scotsman

The Flying Scotsman

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Movie Reviews of The Flying Scotsman

Movie Review: Excellent film about Drive
Summary: 4 Stars

I had to watch the film because Billy Boyd (Lord of the Rings) was in it, and Johnny Lee Miller (Hackers). I was definitely not disappointed. This was a great film based on a true story about a Scotsman with drive to become World Cycling Federation champion. What I didn't know was he battled Manic Depression, which you almost don't quite see in the film until it beings to manifest itself more and more. Additionally, Obree battles the ever-changing rules of the WCF. It just seems form time he was a kid to even cycling he was always made to feel worthless, and he fought all the way. You can't help but root for the guy.

Brian Cox, Johnny Lee Miller, and most especially Billy Boyd, playing Graeme Obree's manager, did a superb job. This was a great film about beating the odds without the syrupy music. It was just great story telling all around.

Definitely recommended.

Movie Review: Cyclist will like it...
Summary: 4 Stars

The Flying Scotsman
Worth watching especially if you are a cyclist, the Flying Scotsman covers the life of Grame Obree and his battles with depression and oppression. While it deviates somewhat from the book of the same title, the DVD does catch the important aspects of his life and racing.

Movie Review: great movie
Summary: 4 Stars

wow I thought this would be a great cycling movie but reall it was also a great overall story about Obrees troubled life. I wish it would have went in a little deeper into his childhood family drama and what ever even happend to his parents but it was a great movie anyway