Review of TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011) by Elliot N — 15 Dec 2011

Like the most recent documentary on the Formula one racing star Senna (directed by Asif Kapadia) it matters very little whether you are a fan of the sport or not as either way TT Closer to the Edge is gripping entertainment for fans and non fans alike. TT3D Closer to the Edge follows the main bikers who travel to the TT on the Isle of Man which is one of the most deadly tracks in the world and since the creation of the event in 1901 it has claimed 200 lives. We follow the main bikers Guy Hamilton, Ian Hutchinson and John McGuinness as they prepare for the biggest event of their year. Surrounding the track are stone walls, houses and hills to tumble down thus the TT Isle of Man will punish you if you make one small error and at speeds of 200MPH they could be fatal, the drivers say nothing gets the adrenaline pumping as much as being right on the edge of a possibly fatal accident. It's impossible to get that feeling watching a documentary but TT3D Closer to the Edge gets the blood pumping in a way that Hollywood blockbusters could only dream of. The sweeping camera shots are impressive and capture the speed and the danger of the track brilliantly, the pictures of bikes that have turned into a fireball are terrifying and the footage of serious bike crashes is shocking, all those factors and likeable personalities making TT3D gripping stuff.

4/5.