Isle of Man 3D movie

**george formby** · 30th August 2011, 12:17

Originally Posted by 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

unk:

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** · 30th August 2011, 12:32

Originally Posted by george formby

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** · 30th August 2011, 12:38

Originally Posted by Shaun

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** · 30th August 2011, 12:43

Originally Posted by george formby

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** · 30th August 2011, 12:50

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

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

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** · 30th August 2011, 13:02

Originally Posted by Mental Trousers

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** · 30th August 2011, 13:33

Originally Posted by Shaun

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** · 30th August 2011, 13:43

Originally Posted by Bikemad

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 · 30th August 2011, 16:59

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** · 30th August 2011, 17:32

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

**NordieBoy** · 30th August 2011, 18:14

Originally Posted by MD

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

MD · 30th August 2011, 18:43

Originally Posted by NordieBoy

That's what we've been saying

Oops. I didn't read all the earlier posts

**shonofear** · 30th August 2011, 18:57

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:Me** · 30th August 2011, 19:11

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!