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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:53 AM
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Just as heads-up, this wonderful movie starring Anthony Hopkins is now available from Netflix. If anyone hasn't seen it, it's a "must see" for us motorcyclists and based on the true story of Bert Munro of New Zealand who broke the record at Bonneville.
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 11:56 AM
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The best part of the DVD is in the special features section. It has the original 1970s documentary about him. Great old biker.
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:04 PM
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I just got it yesterday from NetFlix. Can't wait to see it. Gotta burn it to DVD for a keeper.

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Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:12 PM
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Great movie......Two thumbs up!
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:14 PM
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I watched it on Tuesday. Good movie, interesting guy that Bert!
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:21 PM
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The first time I cried during a movie in a long time. It's a must see.
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 12:59 PM
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Awesome movie!!!! I saw it at the theaters... Great story and that Bert Munro was a *go getter*!...winning the world record with a cork screw as the oil cap, shredded bald tires, and absolutely NO brakes....unbelievable!!!!!
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 01:18 PM
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Saw it last nite, Great movie I also shed a tear. What a great guy, he made friends every where he went.
 
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Geat movie! Looks like the DVD version is slightly abbreviated though.
 
Old Jun 22, 2006 | 02:18 PM
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Great Flick ......best part is......he has set many records with that bike ...and the bike was never tuned on a Dyno!Also luv the part where he cast he own pistons out of old melted down aluminum junk.
 



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