The Flying Scotsman
Douglas Mackinnon
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Plot Summary
The true story of Graeme Obree, the champion cyclist who built his bicycle from old bits of washing machines who won his championship only to have his title stripped from him and his mental health problems which he has suffered since.
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Movie Reviews from Rotten Tomatoes
TOMATOMETER
49%- Reviews Counted: 53
- Fresh: 26
- Rotten: 27
- Average Rating: 5.5/10
Top Critics' Reviews
Rotten: Never quite manages to whip its disparate story elements into an emotionally moving whole.
Fresh: Tells a tale both fast and moving. And when Miller as Obree takes his whirls around the track, it gets your heart pumping and your blood up.
Fresh: The filmmaking is unremarkable, but the obsessiveness of the lead character is infectious enough to make this drama passable entertainment.
Rotten: Slow-moving 2006 biopic about Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree.
Customer Reviews
Great movie; great story
Great movie of a compelling true story of Graham Obree and his challenges physically, competitively and mentally. If you love to ride your bicycle, you will love this movie.
Flying Scotsman
Great sleeper of a moving. An endearing story about one man's battles with depression and his attempts to run away from then. In the end he seemingly reconciles these personal demons and apparently goes on to lead a rather normal life. An enthusiastic two thumbs up!
Dream
For those who 1) dream BIG, 2) work hard to materialize the dream, and 3) desire recognition for their work. Movie might reduce your pharma expenditures.
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