The World's Fastest Indian

The World's Fastest Indian is a heartwarming and inspirational film about a real life New Zealander, Burt Munro (played by Anthony Hopkins) who travels to Utah to race his motorcycle. Anthony Hopkins is brilliant as Burt Munro whose determination, good nature and resourcefulness make you laugh and cheer for him. His story is a testament to the human spirit and the importance of believing in your dreams and taking risks to make those dreams come true. The people who help him along the way and who he in return helps gets at the core of what makes us all human. There is the neighbors' young son who spends his free time with Burt and get bits and pieces of wisdom from Burt as he acts as his assistant; The transvestite hotel clerk who is touched by Burt's nonjudgmental nature and kindness; The Salvadoran car salesman who sells Burt a car and gives him the workshop space to fix the car; A fiery older woman who lends Burt some tools as well as a little romance; an elder Native American who helps him get his "Old Indian" back on the road; the young soldier on leave from Vietnam who truly believes the war will be over soon and then the Racing community who recognize his determination and help him get into the race. It's a beautiful, simple story about making dreams come true.