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.
A classic tale of the heroic little guy that goes beyond the sport of cycling, told with elegant restraint in this sensitive and beautifully rendered film.
– Sarah Kaufman,
Washington Post,
4 May 2007
rotten:
It's a story that practically begs to be made into a film, albeit preferably one less pat than The Flying Scotsman.
– Keith Phipps,
AV Club,
5 May 2007
rotten:
Never quite manages to whip its disparate story elements into an emotionally moving whole.
– Frank Scheck,
Hollywood Reporter,
14 May 2007
fresh:
There's much to admire here, even if you're not into cycling. Douglas Mackinnon's made a fine fist of a great little underdog story.