Grandriders mostly, but by no means always, avoids the more cloying or heartwarming aspects of its tale in favor of a frank account of the implications of aging in Taiwan.
Go Grandriders(不老騎士-歐兜邁環台日記)
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Taiwan · 2012
1h 30m
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In this sweet, insightful documentary, 17 riders with an average age of 81 decide to follow the dreams of their youth and travel Taiwan on motor-scooters. Providing a unique perspective on the lives and histories of Taiwan's older citizens, this film examines the process of aging with a moving and inspiring story.
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The Hollywood Reporter by Frank Scheck
The filmmaker documents the proceedings in refreshingly matter-of fact-fashion, thankfully avoiding the temptation to overly sentimentalize or mine cheap humor and contrived suspense from the proceedings.
Los Angeles Times by Inkoo Kang
Tian-Hao Hua's documentary distinguishes itself not with false suspense but tremendous poignancy and humor, much of which come from the riders' varied histories and motivations for revving up their bikes.
Hua Tien-hau’s sentimental, conventionally inspiring film offers good-natured insights on the importance — and the difficulty — of living life to the fullest at any age.
The New York Times by Miriam Bale
It’s like a cheap, dry cake covered with a thick layer of frosting. But even bad cake can be enjoyable, especially if celebrating something as worthwhile as these elders, their long lives and their continued gutsiness so late in the game.
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