TT: Closer To The Edge
Starring: Guy Martin, Loris Capirossi, Ian Hutchinson
Director: Richard de Aragues
Rating: 4.5/5
There have been a series of great sporting documentary movies in 2011 and TT: Closer To The Edge is the latest that can be added to a fine list.
Following the fast paced action of the world famous Isle of Man TT Races, TT3D: Closer To The Edge tracks the competitors of the 2010 race as they speed at up to 200mph in search of the ultimate thrill ride!
Racing along public roads on bikes just inches apart, this moving story unites the drama, tension, excitement and tragedy of the yearly event and provides unique behind-the-scenes access to the friends, families and riders of the TT who risk their lives competing to be ‘King of the Mountain’.
The movie follows riders Guy Martin and Ian Hutchinson as they battle for the title with their own distinctive approaches to the life or death course.
This is a fast paced and thrilling movie from start to finish that shows off the TT race in all its glory - as well as showing the dangers.
But it’s not all about bikes and speed at the heart of this movie is a very human story - in particular that of Guy Martin.
This is a fascinating look in the psyches of the men and women who ride in this race and put everything on the line.
Martin is just such a loveable, everyman kind of guy who lives and breathes riding, racing and bikes and his preparation to and progress through the race really does push this movie forward.
But without a doubt it is the racing aspect of the movie that will just have you on the edge of your seat as director Richard de Aragues takes every twist and turn with these riders.
The risks that these riders take, especially Martin; who you can’t help but like, really will have your heart in your mouth.
The are bumps, scrapes and much worse along the way as de Aragues doesn’t shy away from the famous danger that comes with this race.
TT: Close For The Edge goes hell for leather from the opening scene to the closing credits and it really is a great ride.
TT: Closer to the Edge is out on DVD & Blu-Ray now
FemaleFirst Helen Earnshaw