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Nabaza.net-The MarketPlace - Long Way Round
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Starring: Long Way Round
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Binding: DVD
EAN: 0094633952492
Format: NTSC
Region Code: 1
Release Date: 2008-07-29
Theatrical Release Date: 2004-10-28
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Editorial Reviews:
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Forget Breaking Bonaduce or The Surreal Life. Ewan McGregor has made a celebrity reality series that's entertaining without having to be called a guilty pleasure. Long Way Round is a documentary detailing the 20,000-mile motorcycle trip he took around the world with best friend Charley Boorman over 115 days. Their trip took them from London through locales such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, and Canada, to name a few, before ending in New York. Armed with a cameraman, McGregor and Boorman encounter separation anxiety from their families; a shifty stranger (later revealed to be Mafia) who leads them through winding dark corridors to a posh hotel room; delays at international borders; hosts who offer them Fear Factor-level animal parts for dinner; injuries, equipment breakdowns, and more. The pair also film their own video diaries, in which they voice concerns and frustrations. The result is an emotional, rich breadth of experiences, from the hardship of logistical setbacks paired with the joy of visiting the children of Chernobyl and encountering hospitable locals who insist on escorting them wherever they go. McGregor and Boorman also make witty emcees, cheerfully upbeat even when they wonder aloud if one of their gun-happy hosts is a psycho murderer. The seven-episode series, originally aired on Bravo, concludes with their emotional ride into the Big Apple and some surprises for the pair courtesy of the show's producers. The two-disc DVD includes some can't miss deleted scenes, including McGregor's story about being confused for Jude Law, and a clip of McGregor attempting Jedi mind tricks on commuters who keep stopping in the road to peer at his broken-down bike ("These aren't the bikes you're looking for."). Long Way Round may have been an arduous once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you can't help but hope McGregor and Boorman suit up for another road trip someday. -- Ellen A. Kim.
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Customer Rating:
Summary: Great DVD! This is the 10 Episode 3 DVD Extended Version
Comment: I ordered this on 8-26-08. After seeing the reviews here, I emailed Beaches Ent. who is one of the sellers asking if it was the 7 or 10 episode version. It is the 10 episode, 3 disk set with extras just like advertised and like the photo shows. I think some of the reviews here are old since this has been out for while. Anyways I saw the Long Way Down first and I think this is even better. It is exactly what I thought it would be, love it, worth the money. Now to start planning my motorcycle trip.
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Summary: Too short around
Comment: If your into Touring, whether Adventure or your touring never gets off the Tarmac, you will dig this show. Two down to earth actors, best friends, who love Motorcycles, and whenever possible, going places on them. This round the earth trip was a hellofva challenge and though I don't think it could be done without a support team such as they had, that does not take away from the tough ride they endured and succeeded in making.
Most of the video is dedicated to the tough and difficult parts of the journey. I would have liked to have seen more of the countries they passed through.
This kind of "Reality" video I'm all for. It makes you anxious for the next ride. I will watch it numerous times (when I'm not riding myself, that is) bob
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Summary: Humanity at it's finest
Comment: Truth is a movie star Ewan, his buddy Charlie (actor) and a cameraman Claudio drive their bikes 20,000 miles. They deal with borders, sleep in strange places, eat strange foods and don't speak the languages. They have help (bribes, staff, fixers, etc.)and 2 follow vehicles that are usually out of camera view. We watch them navigate country "roads" and cuss, crash (tip-over), fix bikes, get stuck, cross rivers, make cameos at UNICEFs and say "tarmac" a lot. In fact they often appear to be amateur motorcyclists.
There's no witty Anthony Bourdain city history and food lessons or insightful Samantha Brown 'places to visit' guidance, but only a few whispered tidbits.
As a bonus, the series shows us the kindness and sharing spirit of many people, their homes and environments. And, if not for the locals' mechanical adeptness and hospitality, Ewan and Charlie and Claudio (3rd biker/cameraman) couldn't have brought back video of these beautiful people and places for us.
It's a standard road trip from Alaska to NYC.
Some can't miss parts are the Russian river crossings in giant, all wheel drive trucks, not hillbilly redneck big but full out Brutalist Communist big and the guy with an AK-47 in one hand and a guitar in another.
Great people, great places. I enjoyed watching the series.
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Summary: The best motorcycle ride ever
Comment: Great documentary of an around the world ride. This is the best motorcycle riding, buddy documentary ever. It is a little long, so take a few nights to watch it. Also, they like to use the "F" word a lot, so if you are offended be forewarned.
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Summary: Wonderful epic adventure
Comment: I watched this documentary three times in two weeks. I totally enjoyed all of the participants in this journey. Found the photography wonderful, as well as the video diaries. It was astounding that these motorcycles were able to withstand such conditions and continue to function. I think I'll trot on down to my BMW dealer and see what that's all about. Makes me wish I was 20 years younger; sounds like a trip right up my alley!
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