Isle of Man 3D movie

[cash1000]

Has anyone heard anything about this movie.
It is meant to start on 25th August 2011. See links below

http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-3D-Isle-of-Man-TT-movie-trailer-revs-up-interest/tabid/415/articleID/216311/Default.aspx

http://www.tt3dmovie.com/

Where will it be playing?

[Mental Trousers]

No viewing times/dates etc at Event yet

TT3D (http://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/movie/HO00004133/TT3DClosertotheEdge.aspx?cinemaidlist=&from=2011-08-25&to=2012-08-24)

[ellipsis]

...saw Mick Grants practice lap on wide screen cinema in Douglas in '82, on a day off racing during the TT's...it was filmed a couple of days before....i was more into watching the audience sliding around in their seats and smacking their heads together on the corners...this would probably make the plebs chunder violently...

[Usarka]

I mentioned this at the coffee machine at work and a whole pile of non-bikers almost jizzed themselves. Gotta be good for the sport.

[crystalball]

sweet we need a good motorcycle movie, This sounds good. :yes:

[george formby]

...saw Mick Grants practice lap on wide screen cinema in Douglas in '82, on a day off racing during the TT's...it was filmed a couple of days before....i was more into watching the audience sliding around in their seats and smacking their heads together on the corners...this would probably make the plebs chunder violently...

They showed a lap of the Britten at the TT (I think) quite a few years ago at a bike show in Auckland. 40 guys leaning in harmony. Hilarious:yes::scooter:

[nodrog]

I hope it is as good as Torque.

[Mental Trousers]

They showed a lap of the Britten at the TT (I think) quite a few years ago at a bike show in Auckland. 40 guys leaning in harmony. Hilarious:yes::scooter:

On Bike TT Experience 1 - Shaun on the Britten is the last of the guys featured along with Nick Jefferies, Brian Reid and Alan Warner and Steve Mace on a chair

[willytheekid]

Has anyone heard anything about this movie.
It is meant to start on 25th August 2011. See links below

http://www.3news.co.nz/VIDEO-3D-Isle-of-Man-TT-movie-trailer-revs-up-interest/tabid/415/articleID/216311/Default.aspx

http://www.tt3dmovie.com/

Where will it be playing?

Thanks for posting/sharing this....looks great!:yes:

[TIBLE_90]

yea, I found this movie trailer a week ago...can't wait for it to come out :wari:

[Botany Honda]

Auckland, thursday the 25th at Hoyts Botany Downs, exclusive screening, tickets $10 from Botany Honda 2742727:jerry:

Conveniently near the Cock and Bull:beer:

[sharp2183]

I hope it is as good as Torque.

I can't see it being that good.

'What is it about driving cars that makes you guys such arseholes?'

[nzspokes]

Auckland, thursday the 25th at Hoyts Botany Downs, exclusive screening, tickets $10 from Botany Honda 2742727:jerry:

Conveniently near the Cock and Bull:beer:

Time? Can we take beer?

[Mental Trousers]

I can't see it being that good.

'What is it about driving cars that makes you guys such arseholes?'

Who's hotter??

Guy Martin vs Martin Henderson
Jenny Tinmouth vs Monet Mazur
Michael Dunlop vs Ice Cube

[jellywrestler]

there's an early screening in Wanganui with a few TT riders showing up on wed 24th.
6.45 informal drinks and nibbles then movie at 7.30ish after a short talk by Rod Coleman NZ's first TT winner

[Botany Honda]

Time? Can we take beer?

Beer, the soloution, and cause of most of lifes problems.

I believe it can be purchased at the theater:shifty:

[saul]

there's an early screening in Wanganui with a few TT riders showing up on wed 24th.
6.45 informal drinks and nibbles then movie at 7.30ish after a short talk by Rod Coleman NZ's first TT winner

Tomorrow night, premier in Tauranga :love:

[nzspokes]

Beer, the soloution, and cause of most of lifes problems.

I believe it can be purchased at the theater:shifty:

Time?

10char

[Urano]

can anybody with a cam pass it to a poor italian who have no airlines' options to get there in time?
:D

[Botany Honda]

Time?

10char

Moivie starts at 7.00, we will be meeting at the Cock and Bull Botany from around 6.00 pm, we have reserved an area to the right of the bar, best get into the shop or ring us on 2742727 with your credit card handy because tickets are selling fast, I cannot guarantee there will be any door sales:blip:

[ellipsis]

...anyone know where/how to get tickets for down Chch way..

[mattsdakar]

:drinkup:
...anyone know where/how to get tickets for down Chch way..

Where and when??????
I'm in :drinkup:

[Old Steve]

Couldn't get to the Tauranga Premier Thursday night, bummer! BayRide were going to have an evil looking Duke on show in the foyer.

Anyone go to the Tauranga showing, reviews?

But I'm waiting for it at Cinema 8, Elizabeth St, Tauranga on 25th August.

[nzspokes]

Not knowing the area that well, how safe will bikes be outside the movie?

Our should I bring the car.

[george formby]

Times for Whangarei (http://www.movies.co.nz/movietimes/cinemas/event-cinemas-whangarei.html)

Looks like it's going to be my annual cinema trip.

[ellipsis]

...we are off to Riccarton to see it tonight. 6.50 or 7pm start...my annual cinema outing also...

[Ladydragon]

Is anyone thinking of going to this see this movie or have seen it yet? If you have what is it like.Its a movie about the race that happens in the Isle of man :ride: but in 3D as you can tell from the name of the movie.

[Scuba_Steve]

a couple of people in this thread (http://www.kiwibiker.co.nz/forums/showthread.php/141302-Tickets-TT3D-Closer-to-the-edge-Wellington?p=1130137967) reckon it's wicked. I'm tempted to actually go to the movies :shit:(1st time in about 10yrs) just to see it

[Ladydragon]

Thanks for telling me that didn't know anyone had posted about the movie yet sorry about that.You have to start going to the movies more often I try to go on a Tuesday night if I can only costs $8

I recently went to see the new Plant Of The Apes movie i've seen every one but I found the new one quite upset me.I also belong to the film squad club which is free to join I get invitions to advanced screening of movies like a week before they will be showing at the movies.

[Scuba_Steve]

Thanks for telling me that didn't know anyone had posted about the movie yet sorry about that.You have to start going to the movies more often I try to go on a Tuesday night if I can only costs $8

I recently went to see the new Plant Of The Apes movie i've seen every one but I found the new one quite upset me.I also belong to the film squad club which is free to join I get invitions to advanced screening of movies like a week before they will be showing at the movies.

I maybee should, but I quite like being able to pause the movie when I like, eat whatever I like etc. The only thing I can't achieve at home is 3D, but given it's relatively new & there is very few movies worth watching in 3D (this appears to be one worth it tho) I can't justify going to the movies when I have the 50" TV, the "cinema quality" THX speakers, the Blu ray player/upscaler & it's much much cheaper & easier to just do it at home... Tho I do miss movie popcorn :drool: I just can't replicate that stuff no matter how hard I try:no:, must be some black magic involved.:laugh:

[sil3nt]

Just came back from it. Only about 10 of us in the theatre. A must see!

[Ladydragon]

Just came back from it. Only about 10 of us in the theatre. A must see!

Booked my tickets this afternoon will be going to see the movie next Tues in town

[paturoa]

I'm going this weekend!

For times chack out http://www.eventcinemas.co.nz/

Select the movie on the left etc.

[Ladydragon]

I maybee should, but I quite like being able to pause the movie when I like, eat whatever I like etc. The only thing I can't achieve at home is 3D, but given it's relatively new & there is very few movies worth watching in 3D (this appears to be one worth it tho) I can't justify going to the movies when I have the 50" TV, the "cinema quality" THX speakers, the Blu ray player/upscaler & it's much much cheaper & easier to just do it at home... Tho I do miss movie popcorn :drool: I just can't replicate that stuff no matter how hard I try:no:, must be some black magic involved.:laugh:

I can understand where you are coming from my partner has just brought a blue ray player really makes a huge difference watching the dvd'd it's just so clear and the colours.We have a big telly to and all the AV gear to we have the Sony brand.

Also you are right you can pause the movie when every you want but there are just some movies you have to see on the big screen.

[Scuba_Steve]

but there are just some movies you have to see on the big screen.

and I think this might definitely be one of them:yes: ...Movie Popcorn!!!:corn::wings:

[EJK]

RottenTomatoe says 100% at the moment (They are infamously known to be REALLY stingy with scores, normally). http://www.rottentomatoes.com/m/tt3d_closer_to_the_edge_2011/


Dang, I gotta see it then!!

[pritch]

I saw it tonight. I'm not sure about the 3D, that's the first time I've seen a 3D movie. During the trailer for "The Three Musketeers" a cannonball made just about everyone in the theatre duck. I'm not completely convinced that 3D worked quite so well for a film about the TT.

This movie is different to the Duke TT DVDs, as well as some incredible riding, there is more of a story to it. You also get a more comprehensive look at some of the riders, particularly Guy Martin.
Respect to all of them.

If you're sitting at home wondering whether to go, get off yer arse and make the move.

[DFV]

Have you guys seen some of Shaun Harris' laps on Isle of Man. There is one where he does a commentary while riding the Britten. Check out his 2003 runs where he won both 600 and 1000 classes.
By the way, hi Shaun.

[BigAl]

Saw it tonight and is an awesome documentary on last years iom esp good in 3d.

Guy Martin is certainly an interesting character & you could feel how bad he wants to win a tt.

And hutchy is a legend.

Go see it, you won't be disappointed.

[redhat]

Saw it tonight and is an awesome documentary on last years iom esp good in 3d.

Guy Martin is certainly an interesting character & you could feel how bad he wants to win a tt.

And hutchy is a legend.

Go see it, you won't be disappointed.
Agreed 100%. I went and saw it tonight by myself (no shame), such a great film. Took the bike and had a guy sit next to me talking the usual about bikes with me. I think everyone in the theatre had leather jackets with them. :drinkup:

[riffer]

Well, if you ever wondered if they are fookin nuts, and if you ever wondered if Guy Martin really is a wanker, all is revealed.

Pretty good movie. 3D is great, but after a long day working on thousands of lines of code, with still about 4 hours work to go now the head is pounding a bit.

Definitely recommend it to y'all.

[Urano]

by the way...
what kind of language does he speak??


:shit:

:laugh:

[gijoe1313]

Awesome movie - really liked the use of 3D for this, some gripping stuff! Looking forward to seeing it again next week! :woohoo:

Big ups to Botany Honda for booking out the theatre just for filthy biker scum! I was enjoying changing my sight lines as the POV went to a front on view (and watching other heads tilting as well!) :niceone:

[aprilia_RS250]

Saw it last night, gripping footage and excellent cinematography. Some very cool shots. Big respect to the riders, they're f*cking lunatics with huge nuts.

Also Guy Martin, is he a pikey or something... That accent, jees takes a while to sync into it.

[Maha]

Hope it comes to Matakana Cimemas, get to sit in lazyboy chairs!..:love:
Recline and make like you're doing it on an 'arley..:laugh:

[skippa1]

that was damn cool. guy martin " at 170 mph I felt the front going and thought, I can, I can, no fuck it I cant and I stepped off", or words to that effect.:shit:

[rossirep]

AWESOME MOVIE, a must for any road rider or road racer.. dont think its gonna be a hit with harley riders thou.. lol,

[Old Steve]

Went on my own last night. My first 3D movie and I found that disconcerting at first - there's a scene inside Guy Martin's home right at the start and the wall or window frame really jumps out at you. But then you get used to it and find it adds an extra dimension to the scenes (no pun intended).

You become amazed about the drive of the riders, they really are mad, they've got to be. I've read fleetingly about the race but never realised just how dangerous the roads are. The corner called Ballygarra (spelling?) is horrendous. theyy can't see it until the last moment and then they're going through it at 170 m/hr, and that's MILES per hour!

At one stage they're showing the riders take off at 10 second intervals and they say something like, "And thats Paul Dobbs next with the kiwi on his helmet." You jerk in realisation and say to yourself, "Shit, he's going to die." They must have had footage of his crash but didn't show it, and went on with a very sympathetic interview with his wife back in NZ. Just seeing his two little kids at home made me think that that was one reason people would consider that the race should be banned. It's tough that kids lose their Dad because he's got a fixation on a motorbike race.

Reason for Edit: Corrected gender issue and have had a rethink about personal responsibilities and the love these riders have for the race.

The coverage of the two accidents in the final Senior TT race is incredible. There's a still image of a fireball after Guy Martin's crash which is incredible, and your heart jumps out of your mouth when Connor Cummins comes off. But the only thing these guys in hospital are focussed on is getting back on a bike so they can race next year, that is just mind blowing.

Great mix of story about the riders and what makes them tick, and footage of the race itself. One scene that impressed me was an interview of four or five visitors who had watched the test days and told how they looked down on the track where there was a corner, right on the corner is a lamp-post which is padded. The riders coming around the corner are leaned over to the max and have to lift their head to get it around the lamp-post - I talked to a guy who has been to the TT and apparently if they take a wider line where they don't have to bob their head up out of the way they lose about a tenth of a second. That little vignette really made me aware just how focussed the riders were.

Bottom line, I'd recommend anyone to go see it, I'd go back to see it again.

[Mental Trousers]

I saw it tonight. I'm not sure about the 3D, that's the first time I've seen a 3D movie. During the trailer for "The Three Musketeers" a cannonball made just about everyone in the theatre duck. I'm not completely convinced that 3D worked quite so well for a film about the TT.

Big chunks of it are shot in 2D, mainly the onbike stuff. It's then "converted" to 3D which never really works. Fast movement can be a problem as well. I always find fast moving objects turn to shit until they slow down a bit.

Good documentary though. I was stunned that they had a fair bit about Paul Dobbs in it, but I guess that adds to the drama and highlights exactly how dangerous it is.

[Bender]

Kept trying to lean my chair over and found myself hanging over the arm. Good thing there were only about 5 in the theatre. :facepalm:

[Virago]

AWESOME MOVIE, a must for any road rider or road racer.. dont think its gonna be a hit with harley riders thou.. lol,

Why - are Harley riders not road riders...? :confused:

[Mental Trousers]

Why - are Harley riders not road riders...? :confused:

Cos there's not a tassle in sight.

[skippa1]

AWESOME MOVIE, a must for any road rider or road racer.. dont think its gonna be a hit with harley riders thou.. lol,

Just cause we ride big cruisers doesnt mean we dont come from a sports bike background...I ride a Victory and loved the movie<_<

[Virago]

Just cause we ride big cruisers doesnt mean we dont come from a sports bike background...I ride a Victory and loved the movie<_<

Lucky you don't ride a Harley then, eh...? :shifty:

[Usarka]

TV1 news gave it a 5 out of 5 this afternoon.

Am going to wag work and see it during the day next week.

[rastuscat]

When you are waiting to die it's not the things you have done that you regret. Its the things you haven't done.

Watched it last night with some biker mates, the theatre was full of people from the biker community.

Guy is a nutter, but then so are the rest of the riders. F1 car drivers task risks, but while wrapped in a cockpit. These guys ride to the outer edge of their ability, and do it with gusto.

Huge respect to the riders for what they do, but I need to live too much to join them.

[skippa1]

Lucky you don't ride a Harley then, eh...? :shifty:

no luck involved:shifty:

[Grasshopperus]

Question for those who've seen it. On the trailer they show some helmet cam segments around the TT and it doesn't look so good; the camera seems to be focused on the ground and you can't see very far into the distance.

Can someone verify if there is plenty of extended onboard shots that are choice? Bah, alcohol, coherency.

[NordieBoy]

Question for those who've seen it. On the trailer they show some helmet cam segments around the TT and it doesn't look so good; the camera seems to be focused on the ground and you can't see very far into the distance.

Can someone verify if there is plenty of extended onboard shots that are choice? Bah, alcohol, coherency.

Yep. Starts out with bad, low level footage. Pissed me off TBH.
Gets betterer :Punk:

[zeocen]

Are there even any 2D screenings? I hate pointless 3D.

[skippa1]

Yep. Starts out with bad, low level footage. Pissed me off TBH.
Gets betterer :Punk:

+1 on all that. Bit hard on the senses that bit, I kept lifting my head trying to see further ahead

[Wiki Drifter]

Good movie, need subtitles for Guy Martin though, couldn't understand what he's saying most of the time. :laugh:

[Dutchee]

Went
At one stage they're showing the riders take off at 10 second intervals and they say something like, "And thats Paul Dobbs next with the kiwi on his helmet." You jerk in realisation and say to yourself, "Shit, he's going to die." They must have had footage of his crash but didn't show it, and went on with a very sympathetic interview with his wife back in NZ. Just seeing his two little boys at home made me think that the race should be banned, no kids deserve to lose their Dad just because he's got a fixation on a motorbike race.


Sorry to haul you up on this, but the two little GIRLS loved their dad, and grew up with him off at the races - they often went along to watch as well.

But yeah great movie, was glad to have had a heads up about Dobbsy being the focus of some of it, with the interviews with Bridget.

We're probably going to go back to watch it again, and as we go to the movies every so many years, that's a pretty big thumbs up from us.

I agree on the initial low horizon coverage, I was thinking I wasn't sure I could handle the whole movie like that - I'd be sick.

[ellipsis]

Are there even any 2D screenings? I hate pointless 3D.

...likewise me, with pointless posts...

[zeocen]

Saying my post is pointless? It was a genuine question. Have a bad day at work?

[Mort]

went to see it this evening - Much much better than I thought it would be.... really facinating film. Recommended..... go see it.... dont wait for the DVD

[Mental Trousers]

Good movie, need subtitles for Guy Martin though, couldn't understand what he's saying most of the time. :laugh:

Bet you understood the bits about him having a wank though!!

[ellipsis]

Saying my post is pointless? It was a genuine question. Have a bad day at work?

...its billed as TT3D...thats all...

[Wiki Drifter]

Bet you understood the bits about him having a wank though!!

I did too! And the bit about thrashing the fuck out of the timer guy :laugh:

[Rick 52]

Yes seeing a man eat his own head would be Unbelievable !! What a great bloke for a wanker ...Best film since worlds fasters Indian ...I will watch it again before it finishes and buy the DVD

[Mort]

when's it out on DVD ?

[Berries]

Just seeing his two little boys at home made me think that the race should be banned, no kids deserve to lose their Dad just because he's got a fixation on a motorbike race.

Then the coverage of the two accidents in the final Senior TT race is incredible. There's still images of a bike in flames which is incredible, and your heart jumps out of your mouth when Connor Cummins comes off. But the only thing these guys in hospital are focussed on is getting back on a bike so they can race next year, that is just mind blowing.
Just hope they haven't banned it then like you suggested.

I'm going tomorrow. The wife likes Guy Martin so I might have to drag her along. Might even get her on the back of the bike for the first time. You can't go to this fillum in a car now can you?

[rossirep]

Are there even any 2D screenings? I hate pointless 3D.

dont watch it then and wait for it to come out on dvd, the 3d is awesome and nothing pointless about watchin a primo bike doco on the big screen with goofy glasses on.

[george formby]

when's it out on DVD ?

November allegedly.

Oooooooooh, I'm really looking forward to seeing it. Road racing is the Zenith IMHO.

[NordieBoy]

Road racing is the Zenith IMHO.

That's the old 2 stroke from Zundapp isn't it?

[Berries]

"Fourteen grand?"

[Quasievil]

Three things that pisses me off about this movie


$20 to see it WTF ? every other movie I can get a family pass for $42, but not this one, did Nick Smith set the ticket price?
The first on bike cam footage set to low, why bother ?
I would have expected at least one decent full lap of biker view on board cam for a 3d movie of 120 mins odd long.


other than that brilliant !

[NordieBoy]

Anyone notice if his toes were twitching in the first bit where we see him in bed?

[Bad Biker]

The reviewer said it is like watching a movie from the back of the bike.

No matter how hard I try the wife won’t go with me (yea) but I am keen to see it

:shifty:

[Urano]

3/ I would have expected at least one decent full lap of biker view on board cam for a 3d movie of 120 mins odd long.



waaaay true.. :(

[Berg]

Went and saw it last night. Amazing movie and will go see it again. Makes some of the 10/10ths riders I see some days over the Rimmas look like a pack of scooter riders.

[Bender]

Will anyone who has seen that movie ever use the word "unbelievable" again?

[george formby]

Will anyone who has seen that movie ever use the word "unbelievable" again?

Enough already. I have to wait until tomoz to see it & have a BK artery clogger. Oh, going to the big city.:wings: How exciting.:laugh:

[Usarka]

Oh, going to the big city.:wings: How exciting.:laugh:
What, whangarei? :rofl:

[angelindisguise]

There's a bunch of us going to see it tonight at Sylvia Park Cinemas at 6.40pm so if anyone who's not seen it yet, ur more than welcome to come along, i think they're charging us $16 each (cant be too sure) but the way it seems so far it looks to be a good movie.

[MadDuck]

Will anyone who has seen that movie ever use the word "unbelievable" again?

Ummmm....no!

Well worth the trek down to the big smoke to see and would go again. Funny though I always thought wanking was illegal. Learnt something I did :confused:

[jellywrestler]

Three things that pisses me off about this movie


2/ The first on bike cam footage set to low, why bother ?
3/ I would have expected at least one decent full lap of biker view on board cam for a 3d movie of 120 mins odd long.


I first thought that that on board camera angle was just wrong and wondered what the standard of the rest of the movie would be then the penny dropped many times during that short clip you could see all in front as the front wheel became airborne, think you'll find this was the effect they were after to show how wild the ride was, well it worked for me.

Dunno how they could've put a full lap in without making the story boring simply...

[steelestring]

I am heading in tonight to give it a look see. Sounds like its going to be a good show :Punk:

[tri boy]

Me n kanny sawit Sunday night.
Well worth it.
"Wanking isn't a crime":laugh:

[Krayy]

Just got home and all I have to say is...

THAT WAS THE BEST FECKIN' MOVIE I HAVE SEEN THIS YEAR!!!!

Frickin' hilarious, ironic, tragic and downright entertaining. Guy Martin is channeling Ayrton Senna, Jimmy Connors and 'Harry Palms' (he likes a good wank before bedtime he does). Usually charming, often pig headed and never one to obey a good rule, he meanders his way to the TT in the most irreverant style.

Good laughs are tempered with some sobering footage, particularly when the move starts to focus on Paul Dobbs and the events after his untimely death.

I would urge all Sprotbikers to go see the movie and learn the lesson well from these mad but brilliant professionals...road racing is, at it's core, dangerous as hell no matter how you prepare for it.

As Guy Martin said when told Barry Sheen was to scared to do the TT, ' ahh well he would do hes a Southern Shandy Drinking Poof'. But then Barry didn't end up....well that would telling ;-)

[ducatilover]

Saw it on Sunday also, loved it. Absolutely brilliant.

[Usarka]

+1. saw it today 12:20 sorry boss. Loved it.

[NordieBoy]

From Guy Martin's blog page...
<img src=http://www.guymartinracing.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/ulster2011/gm_beast.jpg>

Also...


I was riding the trickest down-hill bike in the world which orange bikes have given me. I’ll get some pics up of her, she is a 322 proto type, the trickest bike known to man. Thanks a million to Michael and the lads at orange bikes for sorting us out, and for the lads at hope for putting me in their team. It was a mega weekend, except for a good few crashes which the last one knocked me out four hours into the race … bugger. Oh well, a few beers soon softend the blow, good laugh though, I’ve still got a lot to learn.

[Mental Trousers]

Good laughs are tempered with some sobering footage, particularly when the move starts to focus on Paul Dobbs and the events after his untimely death.

They mentioned Paul quite a bit. That helped to bring home to the audience that these guys know the risks. Same when John McGuiness (I think??) was reeling off the names of his mates that were racers and had died.

One thing I must say though, is Bridget Dobbs rocks. What a great chick.

[\m/]

Just saw it tonight, loved the movie. Guy is a fucking legend.


From Guy Martin's blog page...
<img src=http://www.guymartinracing.co.uk/wp-content/gallery/ulster2011/gm_beast.jpg>
Turbo 1127 GSXR engine, 320hp and he wants to get it to 500hp.

[SVboy]

I loved it! Suprised how emotional it was. Guy rocks and I understood almost everything he said!!

[Bikemad]

cool movie.........think Guy Martin could be a tad bipolar myself and only a couple of strokes short of being a total wanker..........great rider though

[george formby]

Tis done, seen it & was suitably impressed. Cleverly produced, even though I know exactly what happened last year & seen a fair bit of footage already the last hour or so of the movie, the practice & racing had me riveted. I felt stunned when I left the cinema. One race is about the same as a nice day out for me in distance......

"the front started to go & I thought I've got it, I've got it, uh, naa, no I have'nt" at 170mph?

:shit: Mr Martin is a bit different even for a road racer. Was impressed with Hutchinson, he has oil in his blood. Been at the island for 3 years & won 5 races?

[Mental Trousers]

.... Was impressed with Hutchinson, he has oil in his blood. Been at the island for 3 years & won 5 races?

After seeing that I'm convinced the safest thing for Hutchy to do is racing. He's an absolute, total boy-racer-wanker on the road. If he didn't go racing he would've ended up buried in the nose of a car or something.

[george formby]

After seeing that I'm convinced the safest thing for Hutchy to do is racing. He's an absolute, total boy-racer-wanker on the road. If he didn't go racing he would've ended up buried in the nose of a car or something.

Must have plenty of $$$$$$, I think that was a CBR 900 RR he was hooning on. At that age the insurance would be double the value of the bike.

[baffa]

I'd be surprised if the bikes they were on were remotely road legal.

Fantastic movie, loved Guy, wanted the movie to keep going. Knew Dobbo was going to appear sooner or later, they did that reasonably well.

I have to say though, balls of steel.

[Mental Trousers]

I wonder if that film does more damage than good for some part of the population. After all, Connor Cummins sitting in hospital talking about how he won't fuck up on the Verandah next year, Hutchy refusing to let the surgeons leave him with anything less than 100% in his foot because he won't be able to race with anything less, Bridget Dobbs saying Paul died having fun and that's what lifes about, Guy Martin setting the scenery on fire on the same corner that claimed Paul Dobbs the day before ....... those things will absolutely convince some people that motorcyclists are not normal/human.

But then we already know motorcyclists aren't your average, normal pleb :punk:

[Shaun]

cool movie.........think Guy Martin could be a tad bipolar myself and only a couple of strokes short of being a total wanker..........great rider though



That must be why we get along so dam well then haha

[riffer]

You've been there Shaun. What did you think of the movie? Have they captured the rider's true spirit properly?

[Shaun]

You've been there Shaun. What did you think of the movie? Have they captured the rider's true spirit properly?



Not been to the movie sorry-- No way I am going to watch others playing at my HOME

[george formby]

I wonder if that film does more damage than good for some part of the population. After all, Connor Cummins sitting in hospital talking about how he won't fuck up on the Verandah next year, Hutchy refusing to let the surgeons leave him with anything less than 100% in his foot because he won't be able to race with anything less, Bridget Dobbs saying Paul died having fun and that's what lifes about, Guy Martin setting the scenery on fire on the same corner that claimed Paul Dobbs the day before ....... those things will absolutely convince some people that motorcyclists are not normal/human.

But then we already know motorcyclists aren't your average, normal pleb :punk:

It was really sobering but surreal. As the movie progressed I sank lower & lower into the seat as my head got around what they are doing. And how do you tip a bike into a corner when both wheels are off the ground?
I think it has probably made me ride even slower...

[Shaun]

It was really sobering but surreal. As the movie progressed I sank lower & lower into the seat as my head got around what they are doing. And how do you tip a bike into a corner when both wheels are off the ground?
I think it has probably made me ride even slower...


Adrenalin is the best drug in the world. It is very hard to NOT go get some more of it once you have had it, the TT brings it on in ship loads

[george formby]

Adrenalin is the best drug in the world. It is very hard to NOT go get some more of it once you have had it, the TT brings it on in ship loads

That is hugely apparent.
The interviews give us the viewers an amazing insight into what drives the people who compete, spanner & marshal. Intense.

[Mental Trousers]

It was really sobering but surreal. As the movie progressed I sank lower & lower into the seat as my head got around what they are doing. And how do you tip a bike into a corner when both wheels are off the ground?
I think it has probably made me ride even slower...

Not having a dig or criticizing or anything like that, but I've always thought that people who see something like this movie, or witness a fatal on the road or whatever and it affects the way they ride afterwards didn't fully realize the possible consequences of riding a bike.

[george formby]

Not having a dig or criticizing or anything like that, but I've always thought that people who see something like this movie, or witness a fatal on the road or whatever and it affects the way they ride afterwards didn't fully realize the possible consequences of riding a bike.

It just made me realise were I'm at in the scheme of things:laugh: I've changed in the last 30 years but the scenery has not. No doubt on my next ride, the movie will be the last thing on my mind.

[imdying]

Ndidn't fully realize the possible consequences of riding a bike.Perhaps, or perhaps only thought they fully realized. Experience adds to your perspective, the more you get the more it shapes your opinion. This probably applies to you too.

[Bikemad]

Not been to the movie sorry-- No way I am going to watch others playing at my HOME

go see it man...........then you will get my wanker remark in perspective..........im sure hes a top bloke

[george formby]

go see it man...........then you will get my wanker remark in perspective..........im sure hes a top bloke

Pity the poor mechanic who has to stay in the top bunk til he's finished. Nearly choked on me pop corn.

[MD]

Seems everyone was enjoying the movie so much I'm the only person who noticed the below average photography. Maybe I went in with too high expectations of mind blowing, state of the art, adenalin rush bikecam footage. Only to see the same old film techniques they used in 'On any Sunday' made in the early 1970s. Golden opportunity lost springs to mind.

The opening 20 seconds was an embarrassment for any film Director. Front facing bikecam that was piss poorly aimed at the tar seal a metre or two in front of the front wheel. You got a split second clance of the track ahead at each gear change when the front lifted, then back to watching tar seal.

Yes I enjoyed the movie but it could, SHOULD, have been biking nirvana in terms of exciting race filming. At times it looked like they borrowed short clips off spectators cell phones, what a cop out.

[crystalball]

yes agree needed better quality onboard bike footage. The movie sucked!!!

[NordieBoy]

Yes I enjoyed the movie but it could, SHOULD, have been biking nirvana in terms of exciting race filming. At time it looked like they borrowed short clips off spectators cell phones, what a cop out.

That's what we've been saying :D

[MD]

That's what we've been saying :D

Oops. I didn't read all the earlier posts

[shonofear]

well i for 1 enjoyed it, yes a bumpy camera start, literally but enjoyed the parts of slow motion shots especially the one with i think Guy getting airborne over a hump = pure awesome.
since i had little to no knowledge of this race it really took me in quiet early and became really involved with the riders especially the main fella Guy, emotional roller coaster, had me hanging on the edge. i actually felt nervous throughout each race and when i went to Hampton Downs race track the next day i re-experienced those similar nerves before each run (first time track day)
liked the flow of the film, good pace,
nice work

[Kiwi Graham]

I liked it (watched it last night). It gives a degree of insight into what the TT is all about and more importantly what it means to those that take part.

The TT is a very special place, I've been many times and plan to go again in 2014 as a spectator, that will be double figure attendance for me to a magical place with many memories. Such as sitting in a field with Joey Dunlop helping him fix a gearbox, well I think I was helping.

Bridget and the girls were good to see (seeing them again this weekend actually) and a nice tribute to Paul.

American dude has it right, put it on your bucket list if you haven't been (to the Island), you wont regret it.

To those that are bagging it........go do a better job yourself..........I'll be happy to critic your work.......... and just quietly, I think your missing the point of the film!

[Ladydragon]

I went to see the movie today I really enjoyed it with the 3D it made me feel like I was there

[NordieBoy]

To those that are bagging it........go do a better job yourself..........I'll be happy to critic your work.......... and just quietly, I think your missing the point of the film!

I think you're missing the point of our posts.
Great film that could have fliumed moar betterer.


I'm trying to do better but that rig they used cost more than twice my GoPro!

[MD]

To those that are bagging it........go do a better job yourself..........I'll be happy to critic your work.......... and just quietly, I think your missing the point of the film!
No I think you are missing our point. We are not expert film producers, directors and cameramen, so don't challenge us to do better. That was their job.

It is a great movie. But a made for worldwide cinema release movie such as this is made by professionals in the field of movie making. The quality of photography came up short for an event that deserved better.

[BAD DAD]

I took most of my family to see it. We loved the film, all of us.

[palace15]

Saw the film here in the UK on Good Friday, absolutely brilliant, and Guy is a Legend, hopefully he will get his first TT win in 2012.

[NordieBoy]

Dunno how they could've put a full lap in without making the story boring simply...

Maybe if they'd done it in this style?
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[jellywrestler]

The opening 20 seconds was an embarrassment for any film Director. Front facing bikecam that was piss poorly aimed at the tar seal a metre or two in front of the front wheel. You got a split second clance of the track ahead at each gear change when the front lifted, then back to watching tar seal.

I thought that too, till the penny dropped. I'm sure they used this clip to illustrate how often the bike changed it's angle vertically, one second balls to the wall then same deal but front wheel airborne.
Poetic licence I think they call it, no'one in their right mind would've picked this shot for any other reason

[gsp0702]

Having been to the TT three times, I thought this was a great film, and if you go just because you want to see a couple of hours of on bike footage then you are going to be disappointed, you want that by one of the Duke On bike TT DVD's, you'll be happier.

What this film did do was illustrate the nature of obsession in this case competing in or winning a TT race, despite all the racers being fully aware of the possible outcome. When you have the likes of John McGuinness basically saying he makes sure that there are no jobs needing his attention at home (including mowing the lawn) just in case he doesn't come back, you begin to understand how it takes over there entire life, either competing or thinking about competing. All of the racers come across really well, the decision to follow Guy Martin in particular was great. A film that was inspiring, made me laugh and when talking to Paul Dobb's wife Bridget and his mate who was the bike 10 seconds behind bought a lump to my throat.

The biggest shame is this will not reach a wider audience because people will think its a bikers movie and therefore it's not for them and it deserves the widest possible audience, a film that is in essence a series of talking heads works brilliantly, I can see why it's getting 5* reviews.

[orangeback]

Having been to the TT three times, I thought this was a great film, and if you go just because you want to see a couple of hours of on bike footage then you are going to be disappointed, you want that by one of the Duke On bike TT DVD's, you'll be happier.

What this film did do was illustrate the nature of obsession in this case competing in or winning a TT race, despite all the racers being fully aware of the possible outcome. When you have the likes of John McGuinness basically saying he makes sure that there are no jobs needing his attention at home (including mowing the lawn) just in case he doesn't come back, you begin to understand how it takes over there entire life, either competing or thinking about competing. All of the racers come across really well, the decision to follow Guy Martin in particular was great. A film that was inspiring, made me laugh and when talking to Paul Dobb's wife Bridget and his mate who was the bike 10 seconds behind bought a lump to my throat.

The biggest shame is this will not reach a wider audience because people will think its a bikers movie and therefore it's not for them and it deserves the widest possible audience, a film that is in essence a series of talking heads works brilliantly, I can see why it's getting 5* reviews.
My thought Too
I loved it , I will buy it and make the wife watch it so she can see how we get so obsessed over these 2 wheeled thing,
Having been there in 2000 i didn't need to see a hole lap, that's what you buy a duke video for. it was more to see what sort of people are their for me.
3D was ok as well , more a gimmick

[baffa]

As above, the best part about the movie is it gives you an understanding of the obsession.

I dragged the gf out and watched the Ayrton Senna movie in the weekend, and that was fantastic too.

[pritch]

The low camera angle was a slight annoyance but I assumed that was done to maximise the 3D effect of the road rushing toward the camera.

Some years ago films made originally for 3D were redone to be shown on TV. I read that you could tell when you were watching one of these films, people kept throwing things at the camera.

The low camera angle achieved a similar result.

I guess if I want to do a lap of the Island I'll have to watch the 2003 coverage of Shaun's lap. Again! :clap:

[Swoop]

An excellent movie but probably one that the general public will not be rushing out to see.
Did not mind the opening sequence and it stems fron the title of the movie painted on the ground. Excellent sounds and musical soundtrack as well.

People had trouble hearing/understanding what Guy was saying??:scratch:


Deserved of the accolades and reviews and will certainly become a classic in a niche/cult way.


:niceone:

[James Deuce]

Maybe if they'd done it in this style?


Nah, that's horrible. It doesn't give a sense of riding a bike at all.

[NordieBoy]

Nah, that's horrible. It doesn't give a sense of riding a bike at all.

More than the opening sequence did unless you normally look down at the ground at those speeds.

[jellywrestler]

More than the opening sequence did unless you normally look down at the ground at those speeds.
I think the opening scene was to illustrate the times that the front end came up and back down to earth and how wild that it really is?

[James Deuce]

More than the opening sequence did unless you normally look down at the ground at those speeds.

Well it's always looked like that to me on the track. Chin on the tank ,vision bisected by the helmet aperture.

[Renegade]

i really enjoyed the movie on a whole.

I like that guy martin, has a show on discovery channel too which isnt to bad when theres nothing else on the box

[crystalball]

Maybe if they'd done it in this style?
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yes that is camera action that is enjoyable to watch. Why the fuck did they not do this? Come on bike riders want some bike action not chit chatin.:facepalm:

[Usarka]

yes that is camera action that is enjoyable to watch. Why the fuck did they not do this? Come on bike riders want some bike action not chit chatin.:facepalm:

Are you serious? That makes me want to puke and it's nothing like riding a bike. It's like sitting sideways on a swing.......

If you want whiz bang effects go and watch avatar 3D.

[NordieBoy]

I think the opening scene was to illustrate the times that the front end came up and back down to earth and how wild that it really is?

They needed to use Shaun's Britten footage for that.
Brilliant for suspension movement and dynamics.

[JATZ]

MrsJ and me made the trek to Nelson to see what all the fuss was about.....Not a bad film I guess. Had no trouble understanding Guy and I didn't even touch the bag of M'n'M's

Now.... WTF am I gunna do with the glasses :scratch:

[crystalball]

I am gona watch my easy rider dvd again, still the best by me. :yes:

[ellipsis]

I am gona watch my easy rider dvd again, still the best by me. :yes:

...maybe you should...

[Brian d marge]

I am gona watch my easy rider dvd again, still the best by me. :yes:

hell yeah ...infact ... i will do it right now
Stephen

[trustme]

Cool movie. It is made to attract as wide an audience as possible. If it included an on board lap , Joe Average would be bored within 5 minutes.
Opening shots did not worry me, probably creates more drama because you cant really see what is coming.
Mrs liked it ,I should not have taken her as she now has reservations about me starting racing.

What was I thinking.:facepalm::facepalm::facepalm::shit:

[avgas]

Fantastic documentary.

What an uneducated whinging bunch of sods you lot are.

[NordieBoy]

Fantastic documentary.

What an uneducated whinging bunch of sods you lot are.

I think the problem is that we are educated and expect more.

More! More!



For a documentary done in a similar style, may I point you to "A life with bells on".

[avgas]

I think the problem is that we are educated and expect more.

More! More!

For a documentary done in a similar style, may I point you to "A life with bells on".
Then how the hell did "Easy Rider" get in here. That is just "Biker boyz" on choppers.

[nosebleed]

Interesting the vitriol on the opening shot.
Reminded me of the camera-work in C'était un rendez-vous. Some people even consider that a "classic".

Personally I enjoyed the movie and consider it a keeper. There are plenty of onboard and panoramic shots to keep the movie real, and as mentioned earlier if you need to fill your boots with moar - grab a Duke TT title or 3.

[NordieBoy]

Personally I enjoyed the movie and consider it a keeper.

I agree.

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[Swoop]

What an uneducated whinging bunch of sods you lot are.
:scratch:
Eh? I loved it.

[nudemetalz]

Awesome movie !!!! :)
Just got back from seeing it :)

[Brett]

Me too, I thought it was really well done.

[avgas]

:scratch:
Eh? I loved it.
You can stay. :yes:

I put that comment in here to turn the thread around.
Previous posts were complaining about how they did not like it and how the camera was to high and how they didn't like the lighting and how the director didn't do a good job and how........

[NordieBoy]

You can stay. :yes:

I put that comment in here to turn the thread around.
Previous posts were complaining about how they did not like it and how the camera was to high and how they didn't like the lighting and how the director didn't do a good job and how........

I thought it was how they liked it and how the camera was to high and how they didn't like the lighting and how the director didn't do a good job and how........

[Cracker]

Very powerful movie. I wonder what non riders make of it. Mrs Dobbs thoughts made the eyes water, I knew him, the kids in the van and the 999R that used to monster the Pukekohe track. He would talk about anything but the conversation allways ended up at the Isle of Man.

[Swoop]

3 NEWS tonight, had a film reviews article.

Entering the "Top 5" list at number 5 was TT3D!



Odd, since there were only ten of us in the entire theatre when I went. I wonder what the overall audience size is?

[pete376403]

Just got back from the Pauatahanui Lighthouse (arthouse type theatre, about 50 seats). Pretty much full house, mostly middle aged + people, not what i'd expect at a bike racing movie
Anyway superb movie, the 3D effects are good.

[Usarka]

3 NEWS tonight, had a film reviews article.

Entering the "Top 5" list at number 5 was TT3D!



Odd, since there were only ten of us in the entire theatre when I went. I wonder what the overall audience size is?

Kate Rogered might have a skew on the ratings, she gave it a 5 star from memory.

I think she has a leather fetish.

[ukusa]

saw it Wednesday, loved it, wife even enjoyed it. If you havn't seen it yet... GO!!!

[Stirts]

One thing I must say though, is Bridget Dobbs rocks. What a great chick.

My god that woman is farking AWESOME alright!!! Truely awe-inspiring!!! :love:

I LOVED the movie!!!! I larfed my arse off, shed a few tears, and was on the edge of my seat at times....WHAT A RIDE!!!!

[allycatz]

Just got back from the Pauatahanui Lighthouse (arthouse type theatre, about 50 seats). Pretty much full house, mostly middle aged + people, not what i'd expect at a bike racing movie
Anyway superb movie, the 3D effects are good.

Went to the same viewing....enjoyed the movie but had to take the glasses off a few times, 3D a bit claustrophobic

[admenk]

Saw this film last night and really enjoyed it, even though I'm not a massive racing fan. It was good to hear those proper accents as well :innocent:

[nzspokes]

Anybody know where this is for sale on DVD? I thought it had been released?

[Fast Eddie]

Anybody know where this is for sale on DVD? I thought it had been released?

I got mine from www.iomtt.com

also saw it in the cinema.. sooo goood.

[Ollie.T]

I ordered mine from www.dukevideo.com

still waiting for it to arrive 2 weeks later :wait:

[NordieBoy]

I would not condone downloading it in about 11minutes from the pirate bay at all...

[nosebleed]

I ordered mine from www.dukevideo.com

still waiting for it to arrive 2 weeks later :wait:

Mine arrived from Duke on Friday.
'Twas around the 2 week mark also.

[Stirts]

I ordered mine from www.dukevideo.com

still waiting for it to arrive 2 weeks later :wait:

Already got mine, I love early xmas pressies!!! :woohoo: But our farking DVD player doesn't play the "zone" :angry2: But we managed a way round it. And I must say, watching it a second time is just as good, if not betterer!! :banana:

[SMOKEU]

I'm downloading my copy now http://torrents.to/search/btjunkie/tt3d