TT3D: Closer to the Edge (2011)

By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary will discover why modern TT riders still risk their lives to... See full summary »

Director:

Richard De Aragues

Stars:

Guy Martin, Ian Hutchinson, John McGuinness

1 nomination.

Cast

Cast overview, first billed only:
Guy Martin	...	Himself
Ian Hutchinson	...	Himself
John McGuinness	...	Himself
Michael Dunlop	...	Himself
Keith Amor	...	Himself
Bruce Anstey	...	Himself
John Barton	...	Himself
Paul Dobbs	...	Himself
Cameron Donald	...	Himself
Ryan Farquhar	...	Himself
Dave Hewson	...	Himself
Gary Johnson	...	Himself
Mark Miller	...	Himself
Dan Sayle and Klaus Klaffenbock	...	Himself
Jenny Tinmouth	...	Herself

Storyline

By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary will discover why modern TT riders still risk their lives to win the world's most dangerous race. The Isle of Man Tourist Trophy is the greatest motorcycle road race in the world, the ultimate challenge for rider and machine. It has always called for a commitment far beyond any other racing event, and many have made the ultimate sacrifice in their quest for victory. A story about freedom of choice, the strength of human spirit and the will to win. It's also an examination of what motivates those rare few, this elite band of brothers who risk everything to win. The vision of top commercials director Richard de Aragues, this promises to be one of the most thrilling films of 2011.

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Plot Keywords:

tourist trophy | motorcycle | motorcycle race | england

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Taglines:

Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive.

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Genres:

Documentary | Sport

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Certificate:

Not Rated

Details

Official Sites:

Official Facebook Official site

Country:

UK

Language:

English

Release Date:

22 April 2011 (USA)

Also Known As:

Isle of Man - TT3D Hart am Limit

Filming Locations:

Belfast, County Antrim, Northern Ireland, UK

Box Office

Opening Weekend:

£312,998 (UK) (22 April 2011)

Gross:

£917,491 (UK) (13 May 2011)

Company Credits

Production Co:

Isle of Man Film, CinemaNX

Technical Specs

Runtime:

104 min

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Did You Know?

Trivia

The bicycle Guy Martin is seen riding throughout the film is an Orange Alpine 160. The bicycle was stolen shortly before the film's release.

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Quotes

Guy Martin: What would you say... A tile short of a roof? One short of a six pack? A few slates adrift? We'd use that one a lot. Lights are on but no one's home. I can imagine,from the outside looking in, anyone that's racing the TT looks like the lights are on but no one's home.

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Crazy Credits

The opening credit with the film title appears as if painted on the road. The closing credits appear as if one looks down to the road while riding fast, with the credits floating over the asphalt.

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Connections

References No Limit (1935)

User Reviews

Almost unbelievable

The first film that has affected me enough to bother writing a review. Excellent throughout, tense, terrifying, well filmed and good narration. Much more than just another bike documentary.

Few weak spots - narration, although technically good, was in a weak American tone, not ideally suited to something as British as the Isle of Man. Some of the solo footage of Guy riding was a bit weak. He was obviously not going fast, but made to appear so. The on boards were incredible. The atmosphere incredible. The passion incredible.

Never has a cinema completely full of men (99%) been so quiet for so long. The film finished to a stunned silence.

Excellent