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Narrated by MotoGP enthusiast and A-list star Ewan McGregor,
FASTER chases the super track tour over five continents, all the
while critiquing the sports subculture through revealing
interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators, and
fans.
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Even if you've never witnessed the intensity of MotoGP
motorcycle racing, Faster will take your breath away. It's a
perfect primer for newcomers, offering a comprehensive survey of
the fastest sport on two wheels, and it's guaranteed to satisfy
hardcore fans with its detailed history, profiles of the top
riders from the 2001-02 seasons, highlights of spectacular
ces and unforgettable races, and a veritable feast of the
best MotoGP cinematography you're ever likely to see. From
front-and-rearview cycle cameras to swooping overhead track
coverage, filmmaker Mark Neale immerses the viewer in the MotoGP
experience, enhancing the adrenaline-pumping visuals with expert
interviews and commentary (and cool, low-key narration by
globetrotting cycle-lover Ewan McGregor) that any sportswriter
would consider authoritative.
Literally and figuratively, a lot of ground gets covered: From
Kenny Roberts and the late Barry Sheene discussing their
innovative knee-dragging styles and the origins of rear-wheel
steering to the colorful rivalry of Max Biaggi and reigning
champion Valentino Rossi (including Biaggi's infamous "Elbow
Incident" at Suzuka in 2001), Faster never loses of the
human element that makes this ultra-dangerous sport so
fascinating. Track physician "Dr. Costa" is profiled (and offers
some eloquently philosophical thoughts about MotoGP riders),
along with innovative rider Garry McCoy (plagued by injuries);
former champion Wayne Rainey (now paregic and active in
kart-racing); young prodigy John Hopkins in his rookie season;
and several other prominent figures in the world of MotoGP.
The bonus disc includes Faster & Faster, a sequel covering the
2003 and 2004 seasons, which saw the rise of the 500cc 4-stroke
engine (and speeds in excess of 215 mph), Ducati's dominance and
trend-setting removal of engine silencers (to boost power);
Rossi's move to Yamaha; the al c of Daijiro Kato; the
victories of Sete Gibernau; and the rookie debuts of Neil
Hodgson, Ruben Xaus, and Shane Byrne. Through it all, Faster and
its sequel serve as the ultimate guide to MotoGP, certain to
inspire future champions and armchair fans alike. --Jeff Shannon
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Review
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Awesome. --LA Weekly
Often thrilling, always compelling...While FASTER is a natural
for sports junkies and motorcycle enthusiasts, it also provides
the kind of involving human element achieved by the best sports
docs. --Variety
Finally a movie about motorcycling that isn t Hollywood
cr*p-u-drama...This is the real deal...with a backdrop of
incredible action. --Track Junkie
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