If you decide to then go to the speedway site, be prepared for a long drive back around to the rest stop. If you’re driving from SLC, you’ll hit the rest stop first. The I-80 doesn’t have exits in the area which allow you to easily go between the two sites. A new classic from Roger Donaldson.This is important to keep in mind: if you’re aiming for sunset photos, you need to pick one of the spots ahead of time and commit. The cinematography is clear and precise, the action scenes are mercifully free of special effects and Burt's kiwi innovation and guile win the day. Complete and convincing performances that warm the heart and show true humanity shining through. Tim Shadbolt, well he definitely acted in the film. Outstanding cameos by the likes of Annie Whittle and Diane Ladd simply add depth and verisimilitude to the film. Sir Anthony said that it's the best thing he's ever done and it's hard to disagree based on his laconic and lovable portrayal. Anthony Hopkins manages the problematic Kiwi accent well to deliver a touching, funny and realistic depiction of Burt in his quest to be the fastest thing on two wheels. Burt's 1967 record at Bonneville still stands. Beach bike racers still contest the Burt Munro Trophy on Oreti beach. He loves the ladies and he loves speeding on his vintage Indian Scout 'modified somewhat' along the open beach of Invercargill in Southern New Zealand. The hero/underdog here is a social misfit, a self-confessed dirty old man but a lovable one. At a sneak preview of this movie in Burt Munro 's hometown - Invercargill, I noticed at the end that many of the men had moist eyes -not that the film is weepy or sycophantic in any way - it's simply inspirational. A true story with a nice mix of emotion and motorcycles.

Bonneville salt flats at night