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Movie Review: Tourist Trophy

Fear is the most primal of human emotions. It’s the most powerful feeling in the world, regulating one’s every move and thought, lest it be their last.

Fear and the Isle of Man go hand-in-hand. It is a place reserved for a different breed of motorcycle rider, a place that brings not just fear but equals it out with an adrenalin kick unattainable anywhere else this side of a wingman suit or illicit drugs.

Those who race the Isle of Man know what they’re doing, they know the risks, and they know the consequence if it all goes wrong. This breed of person you don’t meet often in everyday life, and this is one of the primary features of the new movie, Tourist Trophy .

This is the first feature-length film since the roaringly successful Closer To The Edge epic of 2011 that the now retired Guy Martin made his own, so Tourist Trophy has some big shoes to fill. The TT has changed much since that time over a decade ago, but then, it hasn’t changed at all, and that’s one of the endearing factors of the race.

Tourist Trophy focuses on six riders and their individual tales from the 37 ¾ mile street course. Rookie and young father Glenn Irwin on the factory Honda, his teammate and 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, the current master of the TT, Peter Hickman, sidecar brothers Ben and Tom Birchall, and Michael “Jack” Russell, who attempted to become the first man in TT history to finish every single event in a year—Superbike, Superstock, Super Twins, Supersport, Sidecar, and the Senior TT.

Tourist Trophy has some exceptional videography scattered throughout. The onboard shots are as close as you will get to actually being on the motorcycle, and the brilliant slow-motion shots really show the hammering the motorcycles take during a given race.

Listening to how Peter Hickman attacks the course, or how McGuinness ensures his mind is firmly on the job is enthralling as he taps into a level of concentration few humans will ever attain. Another part that really got me was Glenn Irwin’s reaction after his first laps of the TT course, a feeling I know only too well as I was a rookie with him this year, too.

Michael “Jack” Russell is, for me, the man of the film. This is what the TT is about, grafters who put everything on the line simply to compete, with no real hope of getting a major result. The privateers are what make the TT what it is, and Russell’s never-say-die approach is the highlight of the movie.

However, what Tourist Trophy does not do is adequately convey the bad side of the TT, which is just as important as the heroics performed on the track. Six riders (Mark Purslow, sidecar duo Cesar Chanal and Olivier Lavorel, Davy Morgan, and father and son sidecar pairing Roger and Bradley Stockton) lost their lives this year. The film does not mention either their names or the fact there were fatalities at all until towards the end of the film, which I thought was a shame and to the detriment of the film.

This fact took some of the shine off an otherwise very good movie. Tourist Trophy shows the TT in its best light, and you can’t blame the directors for that. I would have liked a cameo from the man primarily responsible for making the TT the incredible event that it is in Paul Phillips, the man who has done so much to ensure the longevity and safety of the most dangerous race in the world as his insight into the race would have given the movie a slightly different angle. And to have the rookie liaison officers of John Barton and the hilarious Richard ‘Milky’ Quale, not on camera was a bummer.

Tourist Trophy will doubtless bring new fans into the fold, which is objective number one for a film such as this. All criticisms aside, it’s a great watch and will likely leave you with that sudden urge to check your annual leave to see the event and experience the fear for yourself.

Tourist Trophy is free to watch on TT+, the TT’s free-to-register digital platform, and streams from 19:30 GMT on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

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Isle of Man TT film ‘Tourist Trophy’ lands on TT+ this month

A feature-length film shot at the 2022 Isle of Man TT races is to be released on TT+ on November 23 rd

A new feature-length Isle of Man TT documentary is to be released later this month, as Tourist Trophy lands on the exclusive TT+ streaming service.

The film, directed by documentary filmmaker Adam Kaleta, was shot during this year's Isle of Man TT races, the first to take place on the island after a Covid-19 enforced two-year hiatus. The film is said to be an authentic, true-to-life portrayal of the 2022 TT event, following several of the leading competitors as they take on the Mountain Course.

How to watch Isle of Man TT film ‘Tourist Trophy’

For those who prefer a bit of red-carpet treatment, a limited number of tickets for the island’s big screen premiere of Tourist Trophy have now gone on sale. It’ll be shown on-screen at the Villa Marina’s Royal Hall, and the screening will also feature a short chat show prior to the film’s screening. A number of the film’s biggest stars will be in attendance including Peter Hickman, John McGuinness MBE, Michael Russell, and brothers, Ben and Tom Birchall, and signing sessions are set to take place after the show. Tickets are available via the Villa Marina website .

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TOURIST TROPHY: COMING TO TT+ THIS NOVEMBER

The Isle of Man TT Races is known as the world’s ultimate road race. For those who compete it’s a triumph of human spirit and ferocious determination, but what exactly does it take for TT riders to be successful on the island?

The new feature-length film, ‘Tourist Trophy’, goes some way to answering this question, providing a compelling insight into what drives this special group of riders to risk it all in pursuit of TT glory. The film follows several of the leading protagonists who competed at the 2022 event and allows us to better rationalise the TT mind-set through the authentic portrayal of each rider’s TT story.

There’s the determination of Mike Russell as he strives to compete in every race; the highly-anticipated newcomer, Glenn Irwin, who finds his meticulous preparation is challenged by the two-week emotional rollercoaster; and his legendary team-mate, John McGuinness MBE, whose 100th TT race start leads to some searching questions for the 50-year-old. We also follow the journey of the record-breaking sidecar constructors, Tom and Ben Birchall, while no film about today’s TT would be complete without Peter Hickman, the fastest rider ever around the TT Mountain Course – and arguably the man of the moment.

Directed by accomplished documentary maker, Adam Kaleta, ‘Tourist Trophy’ will be streamed exclusively on TT+, the event’s official digital platform. Subscribers to TT+ will be able to watch the feature-length film on Wednesday 23rd November – the same evening it premieres on the big screen here on the Isle of Man ­­– and subscribing to the platform is absolutely free.

Fans who would rather immerse themselves in the cinematic experience of ‘Tourist Trophy’, meanwhile, will be able to do so on Wednesday 23rd November; the film gifted a big screen outing in the Villa Marina’s Royal Hall. The premiere screening also includes an exclusive chat show and signing session with the directors and stars of the film.

Doors open at 6pm, with a Q&A at 7pm and the film will begin at 7:30pm prompt. 

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Ever since Formula 1: Drive to Survive reached popular culture standing, different motorsports have rushed to create their very own documentary collection. Unfortunately, MotoGP’s crack on the docu-series style, MotoGP Unlimited , ended unceremoniously.

After a botched rollout, with viewers complaining about dubbing and subtitle choices, the Amazon Prime collection floundered. Following that chilly reception, Dorna halted plans to provide a second season. Some argue that the dearth of rider-to-rider rivalries or off-track drama sunk the collection, however the Isle of Man TT has by no means struggled to achieve an viewers.

Coupling ludicrous speeds with an unforgiving street race course, the Tourist Trophy comes with drama baked in. Anyone that’s had the privilege of watching the 2011 movie TT3D: Closer to the Edge can attest to the validity of that assertion. This time round, the TT calls upon prolific documentary director Adam Kaleta to seize the spectacle with Tourist Trophy .

The feature-length documentary will give attention to a number of key gamers on the 2022 Isle of Man TT. From British Superbike racer Glenn Irwin making his TT debut to John McGuinness notching his a centesimal TT begin, the movie will present all of the eagerness and nerves that riders expertise behind the scenes.

Kaleta additionally targeted his lens on Mike Russell’s bold objective of changing into the primary rider to enter all eight TT races in a single 12 months(no spoilers). Of course, Peter Hickman receives his justifiable share of screentime as the present King of the Mountain, however sidecar constructors and racers Tom and Ben Birchall present a special perspective of the Snaefell Mountain Course.

Tourist Trophy will premiere on Isle of Man TT’s unique streaming service TT+ on Wednesday, November 23, 2022. While the service gives a Live Pass, followers can watch free content material after making a TT+ account. No, the docu-series style isn’t an excellent match for all motorsports, however it seems like Tourist Trophy will stick with what IOMTT is aware of greatest.

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Fear is the most primal of human emotions. It’s the most powerful feeling in the world, regulating one’s every move and thought, lest it be their last.

Fear and the Isle of Man go hand-in-hand. It is a place reserved for a different breed of motorcycle rider, a place that brings not just fear but equals it out with an adrenalin kick unattainable anywhere else this side of a wingman suit or illicit drugs.

Those who race the Isle of Man know what they’re doing, they know the risks, and they know the consequence if it all goes wrong. This breed of person you don’t meet often in everyday life, and this is one of the primary features of the new movie, Tourist Trophy.

This is the first feature-length film since the roaringly successful& Closer To The Edge epic of 2011 that the now retired Guy Martin made his own, so& Tourist Trophy has some big shoes to fill. The TT has changed much since that time over a decade ago, but then, it hasn’t changed at all, and that’s one of the endearing factors of the race.

Tourist Trophy& focuses on six riders and their individual tales from the 37 ¾ mile street course. Rookie and young father Glenn Irwin on the factory Honda, his teammate and 23-time TT winner John McGuinness, the current master of the TT, Peter Hickman, sidecar brothers Ben and Tom Birchall, and Michael “Jack” Russell, who attempted to become the first man in TT history to finish every single event in a year—Superbike, Superstock, Super Twins, Supersport, Sidecar, and the Senior TT.

Tourist Trophy& has some exceptional videography scattered throughout. The onboard shots are as close as you will get to actually being on the motorcycle, and the brilliant slow-motion shots really show the hammering the motorcycles take during a given race.

Listening to how Peter Hickman attacks the course, or how McGuinness ensures his mind is firmly on the job is enthralling as he taps into a level of concentration few humans will ever attain. Another part that really got me was Glenn Irwin’s reaction after his first laps of the TT course, a feeling I know only too well as I was a rookie with him this year, too.

Michael “Jack” Russell is, for me, the man of the film. This is what the TT is about, grafters who put everything on the line simply to compete, with no real hope of getting a major result. The privateers are what make the TT what it is, and Russell’s never-say-die approach is the highlight of the movie.

However, what& Tourist Trophy& does not do is adequately convey the bad side of the TT, which is just as important as the heroics performed on the track. Six riders (Mark Purslow, sidecar duo Cesar Chanal and Olivier Lavorel, Davy Morgan, and father and son sidecar pairing Roger and Bradley Stockton) lost their lives this year. The film does not mention either their names or the fact there were fatalities at all until towards the end of the film, which I thought was a shame and to the detriment of the film.

This fact took some of the shine off an otherwise very good movie.& Tourist Trophy& shows the TT in its best light, and you can’t blame the directors for that. I would have liked a cameo from the man primarily responsible for making the TT the incredible event that it is in Paul Phillips, the man who has done so much to ensure the longevity and safety of the most dangerous race in the world as his insight into the race would have given the movie a slightly different angle. And to have the rookie liaison officers of John Barton and the hilarious Richard ‘Milky’ Quale, not on camera was a bummer.

Tourist Trophy& will doubtless bring new fans into the fold, which is objective number one for a film such as this. All criticisms aside, it’s a great watch and will likely leave you with that sudden urge to check your annual leave to see the event and experience the fear for yourself.

Tourist Trophy& is free to watch on TT+, the TT’s free-to-register digital platform, and streams from 19:30 GMT on Wednesday, November 23, 2022.

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Tourist Trophy (2022)

• Release Date: 2022-11-23
• Runtime: 1h 35min
• Language: English
• Director: Adam Kaleta

Directed by accomplished documentary maker, Adam Kaleta, 'Tourist Trophy' is an authentic, true-to-life portrayal of the 2022 Isle of Man TT Races, following several of the event's leading competitors as they navigate through the highs and lows of racing on the Mountain Course.

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