Faster

Faster
by Mark Neale (II)

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Actor: Barry Sheene, Dr. Claudio Costa, Jeremy Burgess, Peter Clifford, Valentino Rossi
Director: Mark Neale (II)
Brand: New Video
DVD: Region Code 1
Audio: English (Original Language), Dolby Digital 5.1; English (Subtitled); Spanish (Subtitled); French (Subtitled)
Format: Closed-captioned, Color, Dolby, DVD-Video, NTSC, Subtitled
Picture Format: 1.33:1
Running Time: 103 minutes
DVD Release Date: 2004-11-30
Audience Rating: PG-13 (Parental Guidance Suggested)
Studio: NEW VIDEO GROUP

DVD Reviews of Faster

DVD Review: Simply excellent!
Summary: 5 Stars

Excellent scenes very well laid out. Plenty of interesting background info. Especially liked the commentary by the doctor (not THE DR.) about the riders. Gives one an idea of how elevated a level of talent these Moto GP riders possess, how highly competitive it is. If you care about motorcycle racing at all just get it.

DVD Review: Great Movie, Nice Bonus
Summary: 5 Stars

As a GP fan this is one of my favorite all time movies. The extra bonus footage from the more recent seasons was a nice bonus and done just as well as Faster.

DVD Review: Informative
Summary: 4 Stars

This was a real exciting movie about the history and culture of Moto GP. It contained excelent interactive scenes from races of the 2001-2004 Moto GP seasons. It gave a clear insight of what it takes to be and stay a Moto GP racer and that its not all easy as it seems. Anyone who wants to learn about this grand and dangerous sport should buy and watch this DVD.

DVD Review: Faster the DVD
Summary: 5 Stars

A great way to learn about World Superbike racing. Exciting commentary by Ewan McGregor follows the top riders through a racing season. Great video photography includes action from bike-mounted cameras.

DVD Review: So cool
Summary: 5 Stars

Extremely entertaining movie! I love motorcycle racing and documentaries, perfect! Very well made. Essential for all motorcycle racing fans. (And for the ladies - Rossi is hot!)

Description of Faster

A heart-hammering sensation at Slamdance, Faster is an electrifying tribute to the white-knuckle world of the Motorcycle Grand Prix--the fastest sport on two wheels--where only the most audacious competitors race at speeds over 200mph and crash at over 100mph. Narrated by Ewan McGregor (Big Fish, Star Wars: Episodes I-III), Faster chases two seasons' worth of the world championship, featuring revealing interviews with riders, mechanics, doctors, commentators and fans.

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 crashes 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 sight 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 paraplegic 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 fatal crash 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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