first represent a i be norwegian and and have live with this film since i be about six year old i be bias . i also expect that it u or uk translation will lose some of the norwegian humor and hence it may seem less interest in it international release . i do however rate this film very highly on account of the following represent the animation be brilliant ( for it time ) and with unique style and very distinctive puppet . stereotype of norwegian small town character be on display and and show a only kjell aukrust can create them and and ivo caprino make them alive . though the storyline be quite basic and the film be well pace and and the racing scene be exit and hence neither childrens or adult need be bore . p . watch out for the burnoff scene . michael schumacher eat your heart out .