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49 out of 100

Mixed or average reviews - based on 18 Critics What's this?

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9.3 out of 10

Universal acclaim- based on 7 Ratings

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  • Starring: Brian Cox, Jonny Lee Miller, Laura Fraser
  • Summary: Based on a true story, this film illustrates the story of Scottish cyclist Graeme Obree's (Miller) triumph over adversity. (MGM)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 5 out of 18
  2. Mixed: 11 out of 18
  3. Negative: 2 out of 18
  1. Chicago Tribune
    Reviewed by: Michael Wilmington
    75
    A sports bio movie that I really enjoyed about a sport and sports hero I barely knew existed: the World Hour Record competition for bicyclists and its gutsy, tormented and most unusual champion, Graeme Obree.
  2. Empire
    Reviewed by: Alan Morrison
    60
    A typically engaging performance from Johnny Lee Miller takes this slightly above the usual underdog movie cliche.
  3. New York Daily News
    Reviewed by: Jack Mathews
    38
    For a much better film about a similar story, rent "The World's Fastest Indian," with Anthony Hopkins on a motorcycle.
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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 3 out of 3
  2. Mixed: 0 out of 3
  3. Negative: 0 out of 3
  1. AllanF.
    10
    Amazing story and a fantastic performance from Johnny Lee Miller go together to make a wonderfully honest and uplifting film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  2. Alan
    9
    If you like biking and underdog films, you'll love this film.
    • 0 of 0 users said yes
  3. JamesC.
    9
    I thought the was a wonderful movie, but then again I am homosexual ! James Chidlow, Hoole (Chester).
    • 0 of 0 users said yes

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