Bike enthusiasts will probably conclude it's worth a watch for the great footage and some behind the scenes insights. As a documentary, though, it feels, 'empty', like it fails to ever get 'under the surface' of the subject. To some extent it just has that 'another Netflix documentary' feel about it. Part of it is due to the over-use of 'dramatic' music. It's hard to get over once you notice it. It's a common phenomenon with documentaries but all the more frustrating and distracting with this subject matter because it seems to come in every single time the bikes are racing. Ironically, this is the place it's least needed. The subject matter is dramatic enough and, on top of the sound of the bikes, and the commentary, and the crowds, it's complete overkill. It feels formulaic, like someone was following the 'make a documentary' manual instead of being truly sympathetic to the subject matter and, most importantly, the audience.

just watched this on blu ray and found it captivating. There's lots of press at the moment for the follow up isuperbiker2 and am most definitely going to watch it on a big screen. I think it brings bike racing to a larger audience for sure. Loved it and is a great watch for anyone interested in the mechanics of a superbike season. Its totally heartbreaking what happens to young Tommy Hill at the end. Hopefully in the new year film we will see himself redeemed. Of note are the huge audiences that attend every event, yet we never see much coverage of the championship in the national press, which I think makes it all the more fascinating. Its scored by a David vanian, whom I believe to be the lead singer of the punk band "The Damned", although the music is classical not punk.