Hitting the Apex (2015)
The inside story of six fighters – six of the fastest motorcycle racers of all time – and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport. It's the story of what is at stake for all of them: all that can be won, and all that can be lost, when you go chasing glory at over two hundred miles an hour – on a motorcycle. But this documentary is also an opportunity to understand the passionate relationship that links the pilots, the technical teams and the legions of fans to the spirit of GP Moto.
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After playing with our expectations, this turns out to be a very different sort of film.
It really made me laugh, but for some moments I was tearing up because I could relate so much.
Great movie. Not sure what people expected but I found it highly entertaining.
Exactly the movie you think it is, but not the movie you want it to be.
A thrilling ride. This is a must see for any motor sport racing enthusiast. An intricately woven story which follows the storied racing careers of MotoGP Euro Italian legends Valentino Rossi and Marco Simoncelli, and their rival Spaniards. Intricately shot, the slow motion footage (ala Ron Howard's Rush 2013) of the quickest, most advanced motorbikes on the planet taking corners on legendary circuits throughout Europe puts you right in the saddle. Brad Pitt's narration, soothing and paternal adds the sort of star power and prestige this Euro racing docudrama deserves. 58, your legend lives!
Moto GP is the fastest track race for motorbikes - Formula One for superbikes. What Hitting the Apex does is make you understand that it's not the machines that make the sport but the riders. These riders risk, literally, their lives for sport and unlike most documentary in other sports Hitting the Apex manages to capture this element well. It also notes that Moto GP has an incredible safety record given how dangerous the sport is.The cinematography is top notch, capturing every rev, curve, and spill - above all it captures the rivalries of men who are driven to want only first place.This is an excellent and exceptional documentary that captures the excitement, thrill, and drive of an exceptional bunch of individuals, their machines, and crews. It is one of those sport documentaries that shines as it transcends its sport and tell compelling stories about courage and drive.
W-O-W!Although I'm a big fan of nearly every kind of Motorsports and absolutely keen on squeezing (and getting squeezed by) my bike on racetracks myself, I really doubted about the 2h+ - de facto I was so under a spell, I even forgot to drink...!! Furthermore the movie's style, Pitt's narration and the selection and mixing of music and SFX reminded me strongly on "Fear and Loathing in Las Vegas", which is also one of my all-time favorites. Commemorating SIC is emotionally perfected by Pink Floyd's "Wish you were here", as Music and effects are always present, but never obtrusive.Finally, one those very few movies assuring me I couldn't have spent my time much better! And -which is also a big "proof of quality"- a movie which I can't rest or relax to, cause keeps me sitting up straight on the sofa...Thank you, Mark Neale!!
I have waited for years for another MotoGP film. If you've been a fan of other motorsports racing and have thought; "Why not 2 wheel?" Have a look! As a neo-rabid fan of everything from Formula One to slot cars, I can tell you from my chair; you aren't going to be disappointed. A much anticipated film to us who already follow the sport; and from the excellent stable of Director Mark Neale. Should this be your first viewing of this form of FIM Grand Prix racing, you'll be pleased to find his other superb MotoGP films are: "Faster," and "Fastest." A totally-complete, excellent review exists also at IMDb, (and I especially liked his Brad Pitt/ Tyler Durden remark). So, "C'mon in, climb-over and hang on! You are going to be in for a ride!"