The Flying Scotsman
2006
| Metro-Goldwyn-Mayer (MGM) | Release Date: December 29, 2006 |
Starring:
Brian Cox, Jonny Lee Miller, Laura Fraser
Summary:
Based on a true story, this film illustrates the story of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree's (Miller) triumph over adversity. (MGM)
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How many bicycling movies are there, let alone ones that know from frame geometry? "Breaking Away" is probably the champ, followed by "American Flyers," the hilariously awful Kevin Bacon bike-messenger movie "Quicksilver," and then we're already into "The Bicycle Thief " and "Pee-wee's Big Adventure." It's a small pack, and The Flying Scotsman rides close to the front by default.
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While the world of competitive cycling can be extremely exciting, not every one of its events is captivating. A well-intentioned biopic about Scottish cycling maverick Graeme Obree, The Flying Scotsman is hampered by the fact that its hero earned his greatest renown for riding around and around on a velodrome … alone … for an hour.
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Dec 11, 2007
Amazing story and a fantastic performance from Johnny Lee Miller go together to make a wonderfully honest and uplifting film.
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May 5, 2007
If you like biking and underdog films, you'll love this film.
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Nov 23, 2007
I thought the was a wonderful movie, but then again I am homosexual ! James Chidlow, Hoole (Chester).
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