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Aspect Ratio: 1.33:1
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Binding: DVD
Brand: TWENTIETH CENTURY FOX HOME ENT
EAN: 0027616084903
Format: AC-3, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, Full Screen, Subtitled, Widescreen, NTSC
Label: MGM (Video & DVD)
Manufacturer: MGM (Video & DVD)
Number Of Items: 1
Publication Date: 2003
Publisher: MGM (Video & DVD)
Region Code: 1
Release Date: September 18, 2007
Running Time: 103 minutes
Sales Rank: 10847
Studio: MGM (Video & DVD)
Theatrical Release Date: 2007
Editorial Review:
Description:
Based on the incredible true story of amateur cyclist Graeme Obree, who breaks the world one-hour record on a bike he made out of washing machine parts.
Amazon.com:
Silver-screen sports stories rarely revolve around the big and brawny, but the small and scrappy, like Sean Astin in Rudy or Toby Maguire in Seabiscuit. For Scottish cycling sensation Graeme Obree (Trainspotting's Jonny Lee Miller), the biggest obstacle isn't physical, but financial--and psychological. From 1993 to 1995, when most of The Flying Scotsman takes place, he's a bike-shop owner and courier who dreams of turning pro (Laura Fraser plays his supportive spouse). After Rev. Baxter (Brian Cox returning to his native Scotland) sets him up with supplies, and fellow courier Malky (The Lord of the Rings' Billy Boyd) agrees to manage him, Obree sets out to break the one-hour world record. He starts by building a bicycle from spare parts, a move that recalls Anthony Hopkins' eccentric racer in The World's Fastest Indian. Obree's money woes are further complicated by a battle with manic depression, which is handled sensitively, if superficially, i.e. it isn't made clear whether he ever receives treatment. Though he'll break several records before the film is over, the World Cycling Federation (represented by former James Bond villain Steven Berkoff) makes him jump through several demeaning hoops to get there. As for Miller, he's convincing as a cyclist (Obree serves as one of his stand-ins), though Boyd provides the bulk of the charisma. Nonetheless, the real-life champ deserves recognition for his achievements, and Mackinnon's movie is as a sympathetic testament to a true talent. --Kathleen C. Fennessy
Customer Reviews
Average Rating: 
Rating:  - minor but enjoyable sports movie
***1/2
*SPOILERS*
"The Flying Scotsman" tells the story of Graeme Obree, a championship cyclist from Glascow, who, in the mid 1990s, twice broke the world speed record using a bike he'd constructed out of washing-machine parts. To achieve his success, Obree had to wage battle against not merely the leaders of the World Cycling Federation - who considered him an upstart and thus did everything they could to try to keep him from competing - but his own personal demons brought ... Read More
Rating:  - Great Motivating Movie
Great movie. wish they would have talked in the end about what he is doing today. Let a few friends borrow it already & they also had the same thoughts, good movie.
Rating:  - For biking enthusiasts
Whoever bikes and heard about the achievements of Obree must watch this movie. The filmaking is just above average but cleary shot with the heart.
Rating: - Inspiring True Story
This movie tells the true story of Graeme Obree, an amateur cyclist with a mental illness, determined to become the fastest rider. If you're a fan of the book and see the movie, you'll quickly discover that there are some elements taken out, but that doesn't ruin the movie's drive. Fans of the movie who have not read the book, should, in order to get the full feel of Obree's challenge. That aside, The Flying Scotsman is a great movie with fantastic acting from Miller, Fraser and Boyd. The soundtrack was ... Read More
Rating: - The Flying Scotsman
This film offers more than your usual come from behind sports victory story. For both cycling fans and others, it delves into an unusual "against all odds" true tale of beating personal demons as well as crooked sporting czars.
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