Documenting the run up to, and the two weeks surrounding, the infamous Isle of Man Tourist Trophey (TT), the most well known road race in the world, fans and riders have flocked to the island every year since 1907. TT3D: Closer to the Edge follows the key riders competing in 2010, including 15 times winner John McGuinness, and the first man to clean sweep all five races, Ian Hutchinson.
The men are all stars in their own right, (especially Guy Martin following the BBC's "The Boat that Guy Built") and the film will surely bring more interest to this world renowned event.
One of the best features of the film is the wide array of emotions it delivers - from laughing at Guy Martin's wonderfully blunt and hilarious personality, such as telling the camera's he's off to 'have a wank and go to bed', to the touching scenes which follow the death of Paul Dobbs.
The film is also deeply interesting, showing how the racers prpepare for the race, and the shocking reality surrounding accidents on the island, and in preperations in the race meets the riders use as practice. Whilst watching the film, images of crashes from various riders was met with gasps from the audience.
My only criticism would be that despite the big name narrator, Jared Leto didn't have much to say, which made me wonder if what he was doing could have been done just as well with text.
I truly loved this film, for the emotion, the obsession, and the thrill of watching the footage of bikes tearing past and the scream of the engine. If you are a fan of motorcycles in any way, rider or just a follower of the sport, this is definitely a film to see if you have chance.
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