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Hitting the Apex

  • 2015
  • Not Rated
  • 2h 18m
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8.1/10
4.3K
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Hitting the Apex (2015)
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'Hitting the Apex' is the story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers the world has ever seen - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport.'Hitting the Apex' is the story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers the world has ever seen - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport.'Hitting the Apex' is the story of six fighters - six of the fastest motorcycle racers the world has ever seen - and of the fates that awaited them at the peak of the sport.

  • Director
    • Mark Neale
  • Writer
    • Mark Neale
  • Stars
    • Brad Pitt
    • Jorge Lorenzo
    • Jose Manuel Lorenzo
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    8.1/10
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    • Director
      • Mark Neale
    • Writer
      • Mark Neale
    • Stars
      • Brad Pitt
      • Jorge Lorenzo
      • Jose Manuel Lorenzo
    • 14User reviews
    • 2Critic reviews
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    Brad Pitt
    Brad Pitt
    • Narrator
    • (voice)
    Jorge Lorenzo
    • Self
    Jose Manuel Lorenzo
    • Self
    Marc Márquez
    • Self
    • (as Marc Marquez)
    Dani Pedrosa
    Dani Pedrosa
    • Self
    Graziano Rossi
    • Self
    Valentino Rossi
    Valentino Rossi
    • Self
    Marco Simoncelli
    • Self
    Paolo Simoncelli
    • Self
    Casey Stoner
    • Self
    • Director
      • Mark Neale
    • Writer
      • Mark Neale
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    8denzil-09434

    Very well chosen subjects to illustrate modern motogp

    I was surprised how much I enjoyed this. I was particularly pleased that Marco Simoncelli was given his due as a modern great. I realised that this was the first time I saw his accident. I was watching live but I had turned my back on the TV before the coup de grace, and I immediately turned off the TV and left it alone. Such a sad day. The whole Doriano Romboni incident just rubbed salt in the wound. I guess the producers did right not to mention that in this context. Very good film.
    9jorisdavidse

    Truly a great sports documentary

    Beautiful about one of the most dangerous sports and the passionate heroes in it..
    10stukafgm

    Beyond my High Expectations, Outstanding!

    I was at the International Motorcycle show this last weekend in Long Beach and met Mark Neale who I got my DVD through. Just sat and watched the movie with my wife and two boys and it was one of the best movie nights we have spent together because this movie was amazing. We were riveted from beginning to the end. The way the movie followed and built on the racers kept you riveted to your seat. My wife loved it also because it became so personal with the racers and really gave depth to what really goes on in MotoGP. Brad Pitt as the narrator put this movie over the top. Thanks for making it that much better Brad. I regret not getting Mark Neale's Faster while I was at his booth but luckily I can purchase it. Whether you are into racing or not you will not be sorry you watched this movie. Mark we are looking forward to the next one, keep them coming.
    8arocvegas-32580

    Exhilarating as it is heartbreaking

    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!
    10SmoothOperator666

    Brilliant!

    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!!

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      Narrator: Every Sunday, as night begins to fall on Coriano, a flame ignites and burns in memory of Marco Simoncelli for 58 seconds. Grand prix motorcycle racing is the process of turning fire into speed. The combustion of fuel and air in the engine and the fire in the heart of a rider willing to risk everything... to win.

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      Follows Faster (2003)

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    • Release date
      • September 23, 2015 (Italy)
    • Country of origin
      • United States
    • Official sites
      • Official site
      • Official site (Japan)
    • Languages
      • Spanish
      • Italian
      • English
    • Also known as
      • Zirve Yarışı
    • Filming locations
      • USA
    • Production company
      • The First Movie Company
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      • $1,000,000 (estimated)
    • Gross worldwide
      • $148,792
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    • Runtime
      2 hours 18 minutes
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    • Aspect ratio
      • 1.78 : 1 / (high definition)

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