TT3D: Closer to the Edge
2011 Directed by Richard De Aragues
Synopsis
Just because you're breathing doesn't mean you're alive.
By vividly recounting the TT's legendary rivalries and the Isle of Man's unique road racing history, this 3D feature documentary discovers 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.
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This film is what I wanted Senna to be. A behind-the-scenes look at the mentality of motor racing. Why do these guys risk their lives for not much glory, and what happens when it goes wrong?
It's a wonderfully crafted documentary, weaving a story and creating moments of real suspense. If you're vaguely interested in motor racing or the Isle of Man TT, it's definitely worth a watch.
P.S. I didn't watch TT3D in 3D, but like most "3D" movies, didn't feel like I was missing anything.
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Closer to the Edge is a wild ride of a documentary. It's as thrilling and exhilarating as it's subject, yet somehow it remains human and grounded. Beautifully shot and brilliantly directed, this is the king of motorsports documentaries.
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A fascinating insight into one of the most dangerous, exhilarating, and truly mental races in the world. I defy anyone who thinks that motorbike racing is a shit version of Formula 1 to watch this and maintain that belief.
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It's no Senna, but it's definitely one of the best documentaries ever made.
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Cool documentatay about the loons that ride the Isle of man TT bike races. Basically bombing around streets at 200mph. Follows a few of the top boys around but mostly focuses on Guy Martin, the guy in the trailer because he is a funny guy. A cross between Wolverine and the guy with the twitch that goes out with Julia Davies in series 2 of Nighty Night. Now as you know, I'm one cool cumcumber and cool people don't like motorsports because they are for losers but this film revved my engine. Nor did I watch it in 3D. The only place 3D needs to be is on a 3DS, all the rest of it can go to hell and die.
Evil Kneivel out of Barry Sheen.
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As a relative newcomer to the world of documentaries, I lack proper vocabulary to talk about the genre – but I can cheat by comparing. The first parallel that I thought of while watching TT3D: Closer to the Edge was those documentaries you only get to see at IMAX theatres. I don’t mean that as a compliment, though – while visually arresting, those are typically just sketches of real movies: insipid, uninspired, ultimately forgettable, with celebrity narrators and predictably catchy titles.
De Aragues’s debut feature, too, has both. The movie talks about the famous – not to mention famously dangerous – Isle of Man TT race, although you won’t learn much of the race history here (there’s not even a…
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Terrifyingly good watch.
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A fascinating insight into one of the most dangerous, exhilarating, and truly mental races in the world. I defy anyone who thinks that motorbike racing is a shit version of Formula 1 to watch this and maintain that belief.
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If you like racing or just running, as a fan of the rush of speed, the joy of running, and lover of racing with vehicles bicycles, whatever, go into the mind of the best racers and most corageous people in the world.
Not only is this obligatory for racing fans, but i command you to watch this and see the mind behind the racer.
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Guy Martin lives up to being a nutter and resident motorbike funny-man. Great insight into the life of a TT road racer with some awesome footage and a strangely gripping storyline. Especially considering the outcome is already known.
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A fascinating insight into the crazy world of the Isle of Man TT, these racers are bat shit crazy to do what they do but they don't half make interesting characters.
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This review reportedly contains spoilers. I can handle the truth.
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Guy Martin is a really interesting character to follow and he makes the film what it is. The way the film deals with death is probably the most interesting part of the film.
A good watch and had my engaged despite me not liking motorbikes.
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Solid doco.
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Love it