This movie was introduced to me by my boss, the Municipal Mayor Emmanuel Cadayona. When the Ambassador of New Zealand H. E. David Pine visited our town, Paete, the Carving Capital of the Philippines, he gave an original copy of this film to Mayor. At first i thought i won''t appreciate the film because im not into action movie (i thought its an action film hehe). The adjective "fast" and "indian" made a different connotation in my mind.
Little did i know that the film is a true-to-life story. The lead character, Burt Munroe (played by Anthony Hopkins) is a New Zealander who have high hopes and great determination. After he finished his 1920 model indian scout motorcycle, nothing did stop him from entering a contest on speed. He came all the way from Invercargill, New Zealand to Bonneville Salt Flats in Utah, USA. With limited money and high spirits, and with a number of friends he met on his journey, he became legendary.
As i came from a small town in Laguna, this film made a big difference to me, hoping that one day i could be a Munroe for Paete. I am inspired by how Munroe carried New Zealand by showing his pride and zest. How he showed the people his strong will. How he made it to the top.Although some of the people he met along the way displayed bigotry and mockery, in spite of his age, his illness and a small amount in his pocket, he survived. The Fastest Indian with a big heart, a number of good friends and a victory.
Aside from Anthony Hopkin''s superb portrayal of his character, the film is very good as a whole, two thumbs up. I will recommend this to my fellow Paetenos, and to other nearby towns. This is a must-see movie.
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