I was not familiar with this story, but I appreciate learning about it from this movie - though it is obvious that they have made some changes to the story to make it more fast paced. From reading about it, I wish that they had not done this. Some creative liberties is always allowed, but here it seems that they have resorted to clichés, and made an already fantastic story a bit too unbelievable. And that does not do justice to the achievements the movie is about.That said, there are some good performances in this, and I did quite like how they handled some of the race scenes. And the story it is based on, is a good one.Much has changed in Graeme's life since this movie came out, so I kind of wish someone would have another go at this.

"Very Good Storyline, this film is not just about a sport, but about a man, and his struggles in his life, and how he became a champion" " This film showcases, the determination of Obree. When i saw the trailer for this movie, it obviously captivated, the fact that i like to ride bicycles, and whatnot, but i don't think the movie trailer does justice. Its those moments in the film that truly capture you, the storyline that draws you in the movie and leaves you elated. That's what i think about this inspirational film. The Actor Johnny Lee Miller displayed a great character and his performance for this role was over the top.

I am a sucker for sports movies where an individual or team overcomes adversity to become champions. I really don't care for the sport of cycling, seeing it just as a two-wheeled version of NASCAR, round and round and round ad nausea, but it was the man, Graeme Obree, played by Jonny Lee Miller, that was interesting.Battling depression and Ernst Hagemann (Steven Berkoff) really would take the courage of Rambo. I never could figure what Hagemann had against him, but his antics would make anyone crazy.Brian Cox was fantastic as the minister that was there for him.Laura Fraser (Land of the Blind, Iron Jawed Angels) was also excellent as his wife Anne.

Having read the book several years ago, and recalled the achievements of Graeme Obree back in the early nineties, I knew that this film would at least be inspiring. In some ways, this film reminded me of the last Scottish athlete to be given the nickname 'The Flying Scotsman', the great Eric Liddle. Both were criticised for their unorthodox styles, even though it gained them great success and honour. Both men, also engendered wide criticism, although for different reasons. The film is honest and direct, as it deals with issues like bullying and depression, which are suffered by so many. Like Obree, many people try to deal with such problems on their own. Jonny Lee Miller does well to portray the agony and ecstasy of professional competition. Laura Fraser(Ann Obree) plays his supportive wife, serenely, but with an underlying earthiness. His friend and manager Malky(Billy Boyd) follows his highs and lows. Douglas Baxter plays the wise local parish minister, Brian Cox, who offers his workshop and scrap metal, along with much needed moral support. Cox is almost a second father figure to young Obree. With the addition of the obvious high drama of the competitions, this film is superb.