Review of The World's Fastest Indian (2005) by Chads. — 13 Apr 2006
At a certain point, Burt Munro(Anthony Hopkins) says, "What?" so often, you wish the filmmaker had forsaken the reality of septugenarian life and blessed him with good hearing. But when Munro triumphs in the Beehive State, the magnitude of his achievement outweighs Hopkins' old man schtick.
In "The World's Fastest Indian", we have an eternity to ponder if it's offensive to name a motorcycle after a Native-American. Munro hates smoking, yet he gives an ashtray to a tribal chief as a gift.
Along his journey to Utah, we learn he's kind to transgendered minorities and doesn't need viagra(including Ladd, who seems to be playing Flo in retirement). He's also long-winded(in which the other characters stand around and let Hopkins "Act!").
It's not until his fellow land-speed enthusiasts rhapsodize about his courage and pluck do we fully engage with Munro's story. As Jim Moffet, Christopher Lawford gives the key performance.
This review of The World's Fastest Indian (2005) was written by Chads. on 13 Apr 2006.
The World's Fastest Indian has generally received very positive reviews.
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