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[Hitcher]

http://www.motorcycledaily.com/14november05_worldsfastestindian.htm

[Sniper]

Thats a good read, thank you.

[T.I.E]

i do take my hat off the movie was differently brilliant and refreshing. loved it and will be seeing it again. but its also typical of the older days in new zealand of back yard mechanics. (bush mechanic)

and thanks for the post.

[Zed]

That was a good read...now all I gotta do is go and see the blimin' movie!!

This part was funny:

Mention the words "Biker Boys" or "Torque" to a real rider, and you'll be met with a shudder and a scowl - and that's if they only saw the commercials!

[WRT]

Hopkins nails down a perfect New Zealand accent while portraying Munro on-screen Huh?? Not likely!

[Indiana_Jones]

Huh?? Not likely!

Funny, I was thinking the same thing :D

-Indy

[Jackrat]

Huh?? Not likely!

Well,sort of west coast,,,sort of.
But still better than an Aussie,Pom,or American accent like we usualy get lumbered with.
An one of the best movies I've seen in a long time,can't wait to buy the DVD an watch it a few dozen more times:yes:

[merv]

Does anyone know how we could get to see the 70's documentary?

[Macktheknife]

I thought it was well done... even the accent was ok especially when you consider what he started with, not a bad effort really. Everyone I know has seen it and is ready to see it again.

[Macktheknife]

Does anyone know how we could get to see the 70's documentary?
No but if anyone finds out let me know!

[ManDownUnder]

I'm reading the book now... good read!


"One good run - the legend of Burt Munro" by Tim Hanna.

A quote from the opening of the book
"If it blows up before the line it's too hot, if it blows up after the line it isn't hot enough, and if it blows up on the line it's just right" - Burt Munro

Be aware - in the authors words
"This work is a dramatic recreation of Burt Munro's life. It is not a history. I have used the available research to create an account that fits the facts and reflects his character and personality..."

But it's GREAT background stuff - and a good easy enough read (if you're a bookworm like me)

MDU

[mikey]

Huh?? Not likely!


back then kiwis would of stil sounded a bit pommish so HUbert-hopkins slip into his pommy accent doesnt really matter. analists

[Jackrat]

back then kiwis would of stil sounded a bit pommish so HUbert-hopkins slip into his pommy accent doesnt really matter. analists

Funny,I don't remember that.
Do you?:lol:

[MacD]

Huh?? Not likely!

I thought he did quite well actually at representing a South Island accent from the 1960's. It didn't sound too bad to me.

[MisterD]

I thought he did quite well actually at representing a South Island accent from the 1960's. It didn't sound too bad to me.

I think I head somewhere that he does a great Tim Shadbolt impression, love to see that when he picks up the Oscar!

[Pathos]

I watched an old Peter Jackson movie and its amazing how much our accents have changed.

I bet we have gotten a bit more american from the telly.

[Jackrat]

I watched an old Peter Jackson movie and its amazing how much our accents have changed.

I bet we have gotten a bit more american from the telly.

When I lived in OZ I was asked if I was a Pom a couple of times when I visted Victoria,(their a bit backward down there).But then I actualy prefer that to being mistaken for an American.
No disrespect ment to Yanks but there just arn't as many people keen on shooting at Poms.:msn-wink:

[jrandom]

When I lived in OZ I was asked if I was a Pom a couple of times when I visted Victoria...

I've had plenty of people mistake me for a Pom, even while still in NZ. Americans seem to do it most often.

[cough] yoohoo, Sarge... [cough]

[Motu]

I bet we have gotten a bit more american from the telly.

For you maybe,but I don't watch the thing.I prefer to read - and it doesn't matter who wrote the book and where they come from...reading only enhances my language skills.

[Hitcher]

I've had plenty of people mistake me for a Pom, even while still in NZ. Americans seem to do it most often.
I've never seen tits like that on a Pom.

[Zed]

Finally saw the movie tonight (an hour ago) and gave it a 7/10. Good acting, appreciated the NZ sentiment, lol even Shadbolt acted well! Didn't like the US transvestite (that's just me) but did enjoy the dipiction of American culture mixed in with what felt like a good old Kiwi movie! :2thumbsup

Btw, Hopkins' Aotearoa accent was average IMO. It's a hard one to act out because truth be known Kiwi's don't have an accent, mate!

[Paul in NZ]

I'm reading the book now... good read

"One good run - the legend of Burt Munro" by Tim Hanna.

MDU

I agree... Great book and much more informative than the movie..

Cheers

[Kickaha]

I agree... Great book and much more informative than the movie..

Cheers

There was also a book written about him by George Begg

Burt Munro - Indian Legend of Speed

http://www.burtmunro.co.nz/