symonm I so wanted to like this having heard nothing but great things about it from biker friends and even non-bikers that had seen it, that I was feeling a little apprehensive when I finally sat down to watch it. I shouldn't have worried as even with the weight of that expectation, what a treat! What a fantastically well told account of the build up to and the actual TT races themselves one particularly year in it's history. Told with such human interest from a range of characters including the wonderfully maverick and unintentionally comic Guy Martin, the world record setting Ian Hutchinson and the TT legend that is Jon McGuinness amongst others, TT3D CTTE is a superb film on every level. Beautifully shot, high octane pace, great characters and back stories and I have to say a sensitive and thoughtful approach to the tragic events that year. The tagline says something about not being alive just because you're breathing, and bike fan or not how true is that? It's been 20 years since I made a boyhood trip to the TT but the memory of the thrill remains and it's now on my to do list once again. Laugh out loud highlight for me was Guy's explanation of what he would find "unbelievable". That's worth the price of the DVD alone.If you liked "Senna" and/or you have an ounce of adrenalin in your body, whether or not you think you're interested in bikes or the TT, watch this film. You'll love it. 10/10

bob the moo Despite growing up on the edge of the Northwest 200 race in Northern Ireland, I never really got into motorbikes or motorbike racing, I had plenty of others around me who caught the bug but the risks of even being on the road on them just put me off, even if I did enjoy the festival of the race each spring. I had heard about this film from positive reviews and I also had a colleague (60 years old, bikes since he was 16) say how great it was – although I wondered if I would enjoy it in the same way, or as much given that I'm not a biker.Despite this I thought the film was great and really did a good job of structuring the "story" so that the viewer gets a taste of the thrill, the fun and the community but also gets a taste of the loss, the risks and the sense of addiction that exists. I say a "taste" because to me, the casual viewer, it never shakes off the impression that what is being played out is insanity. I have been around the TT course as a boy on a family holiday and the idea of doing it vastly in excess of 100mph is just madness to me, always has been, which I presumed would be a massive barrier to me feeling anything else about the film. Indeed I did spend a lot of my time muttering the word "Christ" under my breath – well, apart from the times where I was saying it loudly while watching someone fly off the road, down a hill, into and then over a wall and end up in traction; but I did also get more than that from it.The focus on Guy puts a very human face on the sport and in truth it helps that his manner makes him unintentionally comical; for me it was the moment early on when he was saying he hated people using the word unbelievable and said "when a man eats his own head then I'll use the word unbelievable but that'll never happen" but then, after a thoughtful paused said "well, never say never". Guy is a character and he is the easiest way to feel the desire, the rush and also how "normal" a lot of the riders are. The viewer will like him and will urge him to win – making even casual viewers interesting in and caring about the races.This device is also used in regards the deaths. Some have said the film maybe mentions them too much, but they are a fact and they are tragic and doing less than the film did would be a disservice to them – and the way Guy is used is really good. The two deaths that occur close together are discussed but beyond me thinking it was sad, i didn't really feel much. However, on the race where we know #8 (Guy) is leading #10, the film makes a big deal of waiting for Guy to come round the corner – and as we wait we wonder if he has lost time or made it up, only for #10 to come round the corner. At this point I was sat forward in my seat with my hands over my mouth, waiting for the film to tell me what just happened – and then news of fireballs and red flags. It was a sick sense of worry that was made possible by the investment with Guy that the film built up and, while it could be called exploitative, it gave me just a brief taste of a little of the worry and risks that those involved have to live with. In terms of the filming itself, I didn't watch this is 3D but it is still great to look at. Great shots of the bikes, great use of on-board cameras and sadly crash footage that hurts to watch. I watched it on DVD – not sure I could have coped with this on a big screen.Closer to the Edge isn't a perfect film by any means but I was impressed by how accessible it was for the viewer. The selection of Guy works well and I warmed to him and this interest in him made me invest in the race – which not only gave me the desire for him to win, but also had me on the edge of my seat when I wasn't sure if he was alive or dead. While it is easy to present facts, it is often harder for this sort of film to make the "feelings" of those involved come across to the viewer but this film did that pretty well I thought and makes it well worth a look for the character, colour, thrilling footage and the emotion of being even a little involved – only downside was that it made me even more secure in my feelings about these machines.

lawrie-57-216250 I loved the film and think it captures the essence of the TT. Guy Martin makes the whole thing watchable for all viewers because he is such a character, and he's very comical - which I don't think is intentional... and that makes it even better to watch! There are some great spinal tap moments as well.I liked the filming of fans, families, team owners as well as the riders themselves. It showed the soul of the TT, rather than usual attempts of a bike film with bad-ass bikers and heavy metal music. Thank goodness this film didn't that way! Saying that, I think the film could have been an epic but fell just short. The following are niggles, to what is a 'must-see' film;There is some amazing footage which never made it into the film - from 2010 and past races. Ryan Farquhar was on the limit that year, as well as Michael Dunlop - watching them fighting to stay in control of their bikes was simply breathtaking. Also, there are regular on-board overtakes with the front wheel in the air at 140+mph (due to rises on the road) shows the extremes of the riding... all this action seemed to be missed. Although, don't get me wrong, there is plenty of action... but more could have gone in.There are incredible photographs that were not shown (to capture moments too fast to see in film). These also show the extremes of the TT - bikes bottoming out their suspension to scrape their fairings on the road, and riders brushing the walls with their helmets and leathers etc. etc.Contrast all that with the fans sipping tea, or having a nap in a field shows the TT is a race that deserves a world audience. I think the extremes could have been played a bit better.As another reviewer says, some of the solo footage of Guy on a bike was pretty lame, and so out of context to the rest of the film. I also think some of the pre-race (testing) preparation footage could have been shortened giving more time to the action and history...Still, the film is great, and I will be a buying it on DVD/Blueray as soon as it is available.

blacktrap If you are into your motor-sports you NEED to see this film, it was fantastic from beginning to end! I went with two biker friends who said exactly the same thing. Another friend went to see it a few days before me and he's not really into bikes like me and he said it was that good he would happily go watch it again, and not only that, he wanted to buy a motorbike.Local lad Guy Martin stole the show with his outrageous quotes and crazy bike riding, but of course, the other interviews were great too. The film is a credit to the TT races and I have no doubt that many people have been inspired to head down there for this years racing. I would not be surprised if there were record numbers of people there too this year.This has also got to be the best film I've seen in 3D yet. I've seen Avatar, Final Destination and the most recent SAW film in 3D and can honestly say this has been the best, without even trying to be a full blown 3D film, you really get a depth of field from the riders bikes and get a real feel for speed.Fantastic film, if I could give it 11 stars, I would have, loved it!