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Long Way Down: Complete TV Series
Director : David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Studio : EMI America Records
by EMI America Records
Release Date : 2008-10-14
Publisher : EMI America Records
Availability : Usually ships in 1-2 business days
Number of Items : 3
EAN : 5099923772199
Avg. Customer Rating: (based on 7 reviews)
List Price : $39.98
Our Price : $26.32
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Long Way Down stars Ewan McGregor (Star Wars: Episodes I-III / Moulin Rouge) and Charley Boorman in an epic journey as they drive their motorcycles from Scotland to Capetown, South Africa. This 3 DVD Special Edition set contains the complete extended 10 episode series with previously unseen extras, including "The Missing Face" documentary. Additional episode footage totals 140 minutes and brand new extras add another 60 minutes. |
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Great Movie |
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Not sure how to classify this, either a documentary or a buddy movie. Either way this is an excellent adventure movie, even if you are not a motorcycle enthusiast. The only down on this is there is some 'colorful' language at times that may make it questionable for younger viewers. |
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Fantastic journey |
If you liked the first one, Long Way Down won't disappoint you. I couldn't watch it on TV when it came out, as I was overseas, so I ordered the DVD as soon as I could. The show is fun, eyeopening and flows really well. I found out things about Africa I would have never otherwise had the chance to. Love the bikes, love the boyish humor, and love the positive message of this trip. The only little bone that I would pick with it all is that it's got a little too 'branded', too 'commercially focused', but that is understandable in this day and age, I guess.
The chemistry between Charlie and Ewan feels a little strained with Eve joining the trip, and I'd be curious to find out if they are still as good friends as they were after the first trip.
The highlight of the show is Ewan's white shoes!
I hope they will make Long Way Up (from Patagonia to Nova Scotia)....Man! KTM must be kicking themselves. |
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Any biking DVD is a good one |
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I bumped into the LWD guys while they were filming this series in the middle of the Zambia bush. Charlie Boorman and Claudio stopped to chat and we shared stories, tips and took the piss out of each other's bikes - much like any British biker does at a UK motorway service station - except we were in the middle of Africa. Quite surreal in a way. My only criticism of the LWD is its on a bit of rushed production schedule. Even by their own admission they missed so much of the "off beaten track" beauty of Africa. For instance, I know they must have charged passed the South Luangwa valley (quite possibly Africa's best game reserve) because Mrs McG can't ride off road. What a waste. Who brings the missus on a boys only motorcycle adventure anyway? That said, the DVD is a great reminder for me of the incredible places I saw and the wonderful people I met - even if they were riding BMWs instead of KTMs!! |
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Not the Same as the Last but that is a Good Thing |
I was a bit apprehensive about purchasing this series without seeing it, and having read reviews that this wasn't as good as Long Way Round. I absolutely loved the first series and didn't want to be dissapointed but let me tell you, this series was just as good as the first. The idea is seeing places that one would never think of going to to, and after seeing the places Ewan and Charley went (i.e. Lybia, Ruwanda) I was not dissapointed.
It was not the same as the first series to be sure, but that is ok. No second is like the first, and it had new things to see and experience, although admittedly when they had to absolutely fly through Tunisia, Lybia, and Egypt it was a bit dissapointing but still fun to watch.
I was also intriugued by the dynamic Ewan's wife, Eve, made on the trip for the 10 days she was there. I thought it would be lame but it turned out that she was a real sweet addition to the trip so it was a good surprise.
Not as many river crossings as the in the first one and more civilization than the first as well (not as many spans between cities I mean) but it was fantastic. Good show to watch with a buddy who also likes bikes, or if you don't like bikes, just an entertaining show to watch. :) |
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Terrific and Eye Opening |
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I watched "Long Way Round" but enjoyed this one even more. The footage of travel through Africa is beautifully done and I give high praise to Claudio and the other photographers. You can tell that Ewan and Charley are truly moved by their surroundings and the wonderful African people. They really didn't want to stop this journey. In this film you will see Roman ruins,Victoria Falls, Ugandan gorillas, hippos, elephants, and many more African animals. After watching this film, you will want to travel to Africa and also donate to Unicef. It will make you happy and have you grinning from ear to ear. I recommend it highly. |
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