To Writer/Producer/Director Roger Donaldson, this was a personal story that he's had ties to for over 25 years. The Worlds Fastest Indian remains simple, engaging and focused until the last frame. The story is essentially a "hero's journey" but yet at the same time doesn't necessarily feel that blatant. This is one of the best "feel good" films I've seen in years and it is even suited for the toughest of tough guys. Grossing only $5 million theatrically in the US, this is a film that should have easily made ten times that amount. The Worlds Fastest Indian is without a doubt one of those films. It's frustrating as a fan of cinema when an excellent film doesn't find the audience it so rightfully deserves. With their help and Burt's determination, he finally arrives at the hauntingly beautiful Bonneville salt flats and the rest is… History. During his trip to Bonneville, he effortlessly makes friends along the way using his natural charisma and "kiwi" charm. The long journey for Burt (and his bike) isn't an easy one, but for someone as resourceful as Burt it's just a matter of time. There he wants to run his modified Indian "flat out" and hopefully break a world land speed record in the process. Burt's life long dream, the salt flats of Bonneville, Utah are where the gods of speed live. Far from the small shed where Burt eats and sleeps speed, destiny awaits nearly half way across the word. Age is nothing but a number in Burt's eyes and it isn't something that he lets get in his way. This "dirty old man" as he's often referred to is certainly one of a kind.
His techniques are rudimentary and unorthodox, but in the end they get the job done. Much to his neighbor's displeasure, Burt constantly tries to improve his 1920 Indian "Scout" motorcycle at all hours of the day. The Movie: The Worlds Fastest Indian follows 60 year old motorcycle enthusiast Burt Munro (Anthony Hopkins), a New Zealander from the city of Invercargill. But not all of us speeders can claim breaking a world land speed record. Everybody breaks the speed limit… Don't they?" How true indeed. Opening Thoughts: Burt Munro, the real life individual portrayed in The Worlds Fastest Indian was asked in an interview, "Why do you like going fast?" Burt's reply, "Well, who doesn't.
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