[luiz carlos]

Exactly! I like the idea of a film based on the camaradarie between riders. It's refreshing to have a film that focuses on this and the beauty of the landscape we all ride in. I think this is something that a lot of other films have either lacked or overlooked completely and I think it's something that will set this film apart from all others. This sport of DH and FR that we all love... some have said that at a competitive level it is a singular sport of 1 individual against the clock - and I agree with this to a certain extent... but I must say it's the relationships you form through the sport and the friends you ride with that truely push the progression of the individual AND the sport. To see your favorite riders out there hanging out together and having a good time riding with each other - it reminds me of some of the early skate/snow boarding films of the early 90's... It's something everyone can relate to - just getting together with friends and ripping it up, trading stories, and enjoying the scenery.

The orchestral arrangements that are used instead of the usual metal/thrash/punk backing tracks are also a very refreshing and welcome deviation from the norm. The music really sets the mood for a film segment and nothing does this better than the proper orchestral piece. Imagine "Star Wars" or "Raiders of The Lost Ark" without the accompanying orchestral musical scores. In addition, the orchestral score gives the film a feel of legitimacy like that of a "regular" film you would see at the theatre.

The filming elements aren't anything new (aerial, zip line, "First person", etc.) - but the WAY they are being used in conjunction with the subject matter is refreshing.

The increased use of aerial footage in DH/FR films is something I've wanted to see for a long time. It's expensive, but the shots they generate are EPIC. From what I could tell I saw a decent mix of aerial, zip line, and "first person" footage being used - bonus for that too. The quick segment where the camera follows the 2 riders slashing berms in the dust - kind of gave things a "Days of Thunder" kind of feel. Very cool.

If I were to do a film - it would be exactly like this.

There isn't nothing better than a race dh movie, with a rocky(very rare this days) soundtrack.

Drift 3, Real Sick series, Chainsmoke(best soundtrack ever)

 

[captainspauldin]

Exactly! I like the idea of a film based on the camaradarie between riders. It's refreshing to have a film that focuses on this and the beauty of the landscape we all ride in. I think this is something that a lot of other films have either lacked or overlooked completely and I think it's something that will set this film apart from all others. This sport of DH and FR that we all love... some have said that at a competitive level it is a singular sport of 1 individual against the clock - and I agree with this to a certain extent... but I must say it's the relationships you form through the sport and the friends you ride with that truely push the progression of the individual AND the sport. To see your favorite riders out there hanging out together and having a good time riding with each other - it reminds me of some of the early skate/snow boarding films of the early 90's... It's something everyone can relate to - just getting together with friends and ripping it up, trading stories, and enjoying the scenery.

Totally agree.. When Anthill was the collective I feel like they did a great job of capturing this in The Collective, Roam and Seasons(although it's not the focus of these films/dvd's).. Some segments that come to mind is Darren and Ryan Berrecloth hitting the stunts together, Romo, Tyler Moreland, Rennie and a couple other guys @ Whistler and everybody in Seasons hitting Krank it Up having a blast. It's should be real cool to see guys like Vanderham and Fairclough getting loose(side-by-side whip in the trailer looks sick!) together.

 

[S.K.C.]

I saw the Collective a reaaaallly long time ago so It's hard for me to remember all the segments, but yes - some great riding footage in there! (Actually I think it's Vanderhizzle and Hill in "Follow Me")

On a side note - this IS just a trailer for a movie. I could be completely off on my assessment of what is to come. But if the movie lives up to the trailer - then I think it's going to be pretty amazing.