Maelstrom 

I review movies so rarely now because most suck ass. I have't seen many good movies in the last 2 years and it depresses me. We are headed down a rode similar to bmx/skate style vids where being a jackass is cooler than making a good solid movie.
I went to the canadian premier last night and let me tell you what a blast. The show out front was amazing. Seeing the bike, all the pros and some incredible art work was phenomonal. Whistler really goes off. And in all seriousness I have been to 10 premiers (nwd's, kranked's and collective) and bar none this was HUGE. The amount of people that showed up was unreal. It was a packed house, and a big one.
First let me say what this movie isn't so those of you who want an nwd or kranked movie can turn away now.
Isn't
- Overly Progressive (there are some awesome segments but there isn't anything done in this movie that hasn't been done before)
- No one is going - "omfg that was the biggest drop ever"
- Footage from races
- nwd or kranked formatted
- not a bmx/skate or east coast mtbike movie format (kids running around spitting in each others eggs)
Ok. So those of you who want the above a-typical movie. Don't get it, don't review it, don't even think about watching it. This movie followed the format of the original pretty closely but instead of just trying to touch on the "riders" it touched on the riding.
Is
- Amazing single track at mach 10, of peaty and shandro riding together again. Thats right Steve Peat took time to shoot some sweet looking normal single track.
- The BEST bar none - footage of whistler EVER. In all seriousness I hate footage of whistler. Its overdone and they usually pick crap trails. This was AWESOME. It made me want to go dig up angry pirate - a-line and ride like a man beast.
- Bearclaw and friend - killer rider and killed it as usual. No need to elaborate.
- The interior of BC gets a lot of play time as well. Great looking trails and some awesome drops and transitions.
- Some djing with some awesome filming. Not a fan of djing but the shooting was awesome. All at Jordie Lunns house if I remember right
- Utah - now I hate utah. Its overplayed and looks dull as doornails to me. But the shots and locations used for this footage (and the fact that the godfather was riding) was unique and nice to see.
- best cinematography in the business. This one is easy of course. They have one awards on filming and attract outside viewers because of it. Thats the most progressive thing about this movie.
I forget most of the small details. This is a movie like the collective. Its about riders riding. Xc guys can appreciate it, freeriders can appreciate it and downhillers can appreciate it. Anyone and everyone who has a deep love for being on the saddle, being with buds and exploring new terrain should be able to love this movie. Unless of course you only like hucking dj movies.
I give it a 10/10. Another hit from the guys. Ican't believe they were able to follow up from the collective with such a strong showing.

I will add this as well. I could have lived without the segment by segment commentating. They felt the need to explain themselves every 5 minutes it seems. It wasn't long or very intrusive, but I think they did it for the benefit of those people who just didn't get their vision. In reality, no matter what they do, if you don't get it, you just don't get it.

never

Sounds great...like the first...can't wait to see it!

MadMan2k

Nice review! Sounds like a great movie, I'll probably have to buy it eventually.

dminor 

Thanks for the review, Mael; I see on RideMonkey that it's going to be at the Mt. Baker Theater on Thursday. I'm gonna have to e-mail my son and let him know.

BTW, I saw a familiar avatar over on RM. How long have you been lurking over on the PNW forum?

wethepeople

It's in the theatre here on the 29th at 9:00pm.

About a dozen friends and I are going to watch it then do a urban ride afterwards.

Blazinall91

know when it'll be on video

Maelstrom 

The urban was acceptable. Ryan leech was good to watch, he did one move which made the crowd jump a bit.

End of may.

Been there a few years. I answer the questions I can about whistler. I don't post much over there as I don't fit into any of the cliques. Some of the pnw guys and myself pm back and forth a bit though

Blazinall91

this is cool

a little behind the scenes action of Roam

DylanTremblay

I'm buying tickets to the Edmonton Priemier of Roam...its gonna be on May 11 so I'll have to wait awhile but man am I excited to go...It's gonna be freaking awesome!!! And when I buy the ticket I get put in a draw for a Demo 8 frame so everyone cross your fingers for me

Chone

*crosses fingers for DylanTremblay*

Yeah, looks great by the way you compare it to NWD (I too hate bmx/punk style stuff)

arboc!

im looking for somthing to watch now that ive been injured. should i look into getting roam?

Maelstrom 

Depends. I love it but re-reading my description it is accurate. If you are looking for a dj vid, this isn't it. I can't think of anything overtly progressive in the film. Its akin to a jack johnson surf vid. Its about the moment. In this case a mountain bikers ability to dj, ride down a mountain, trail ride etc. All over the world.

Personally, I wouldn't go without it in my collection

Blazinall91

that preview that shows the zip line is awesome, i HAVE to see/ own this

Sinfield

How's the Ryan Leech section? As good as the one in the Collective? I can't wait to see this vid, unfortunatley I missed out on the premiers here in Portland because I had to be out of town last weekend.

Oh yeah, how's the soundtrack? That was one of my fav. things about the Collective, such good, mellow music choices that really fit the theme of the movie. No stupid Kranked style white trash rap-rock and no dumb computer animated transitions. My kind of film.

Maelstrom 

Soundtrack was good. I guess it depends what you want, a funky soundtrack, a track that is meant to be the background or a track thats in your face. This was on par with the collective.

Leech's section was good...maybe a bit better than good. There was only one truly sic thing, otherwise it was standard leech trials. It didn't wow me like last years.

huph

Fan-diddley-tastic vid. Definitely one to add to my collection.

Leach dropping to the rail track and riding the gate both rocked.

Though I don't think it topped the fence-chain-fence sequence he did in the Collective.

Maelstrom 

https://www.apple.com/pro/video/houssian/

A nice review by the man himself. Jamie Housain (sp)