
Using pioneering filming techniques, bespoke vehicles and on-bike cameras, TIME TRIAL offers a radical new insight into the world of professional cycling through the eyes of David Millar, the only British rider to have won all of the Tour de France jerseys. We experience the euphoria of the race, but also the tedium in what is Millar's last encounter with the Tour de France. TIME TRIAL shows just how far a man will go in his will to win.... (Full plot summary below)
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Using pioneering filming techniques, bespoke vehicles and on-bike cameras, TIME TRIAL offers a radical new insight into the world of professional cycling through the eyes of David Millar, the only British rider to have won all of the Tour de France jerseys. We experience the euphoria of the race, but also the tedium in what is Millar's last encounter with the Tour de France. TIME TRIAL shows just how far a man will go in his will to win.
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| Eye for FilmJennie KermodeBuilding to a powerful conclusion, this is a documentary with real force, a compelling personal story and a dizzying visual experience that you won't easily forget. |
| Backseat MafiaRob AldamMade with a blunt honesty, it focuses on the every day toil and strain. |
| The Sunday AgeCraig MathiesonPretsell reveals the daily peloton as a complex, bobbing organism complete with workplace chit-chat and the constant oversight of employers, and his film immerses you in Millar's environment and mindset. |
| The Herald (Scotland)Alison RowatEdinburgh's Finlay Pretsell seems to have cameras everywhere, giving viewers a up close, very personal and thrilling insight into an ultra demanding sport. |
| Shadows on the WallRich ClineWith its moody tone and intense footage, this is a film we experience rather than just watch. |
| Film InquiryMusanna AhmedTime Trial is hypnotic and elegantly put together - that's especially remarkable for a documentary about a disgraced man. It may be the ultimate cyclists' movie. |
| GuardianPeter BradshawThere's a painful, pentup anger and hurt at the heart of this documentary portrait of David Millar. |
| User ReviewJulia PDocumentary following cycle races from one particular cyclists perspective. You are right in the thick of the action and experience the races and emotions for yourself. |
| User ReviewAndrew BI didn?t enjoy it. David is a clever bloke but the film trips up by being too clever and being too self-involved. A discordant sound track and bouncing camera had me on the edge of walking out but I stayed. Best bits were what felt to be private moments amongst the peloton and less self conscious moments from David - the swearing as he turns a corner to find more climbing to do on one of his last pro rides. |
| User ReviewPrivate UNot a nice portrait of what is really a cool team created at an interesting time with an interesting ethos, and also an interesting rider. The darkness and long dull sequences are cheap indy tricks to simulate depth. Get it right if you are interested in portraying cycling. |