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Dec 12, 2006 10:54AM
Jean (Seattle, WA) 12/01/06
"Not since Bill Nye the Science Guy has there been a more "homespun" genuine and enthusiastic guide. Your heart at being on the road jumps right out and infects the viewer. This film is way better than "Grizzly Man".
First of all, the Burro, a beautiful and unique bike, is a talisman in itself. What an icebreaker! So anyway, there's your spirit of adventure dragging all of us couch potatoes right along-making friends and having narrow escapes. Jeff said, " what was that movie, Motorcycle Diaries:- It's that without the politics-much better".
I really liked the English class. Always fun watching you interact with the locals.
The scenery was great but the real charm for me was being a passenger on an unrehearsed-slightly imperfect and totally spontaneous journey. Your ease in talking to the camera makes the viewer feel like the buddy in the sidecar. I personally appreciated all the asides to Marilyn too-truly, she deserves Producer Credit-plus very romantic.
The commentary was spare and philosophical-humorous and warm.
We LOVED the music. Added a lot of color and power to the visuals without detracting at all.
Really several notches above a documentary.
Seriously better than anything on TV. I'm thinking Sundance. NICELY DONE!!
Eric (Vancouver, WA) 12/10/06
I had the opportunity to meet Gary Smith at a recent motorcycle gathering and hear his amazing story. After seeing "The Burrow Has Three Wheels" I was ready to go riding. I watched it 3 times that weekend and was inspired. It's not "Hollywood" and that makes it even better!
A must see...
Eric Folkestad
Hells Canyon Motorcycle Rally Director http://www.hellscanyonrally.com
Tom (Victoria, BC) 12/11/06
Hi Gary. I have watched the first of the DVD's and enjoyed it a great deal! I will get a chance to view the second part this week. Looks like a fantastic trip! The highlights so far have been the incredible scenery, and the hospitality of the people you met along the way. In particular, your experience is Colombia was in such contrast to the way the media portrays the country.
Maybe one of these days I'll be in a position to take a trip like yours.
Jim (St. Augustine, FL) 12/12/06
Riding the centerline of the roads from the Pacific Northwest to the southern tip of our world was an adventure that I could only make with Gary watching this incredible DVD. My attention was focused at all times. I enjoyed the day by day journey experiencing the beautiful landscapes, lodging, food, local amigos and even getting lost along the way. It is truly amazing how one person could make this trip alone and make this trip available to ALL. If this was rated in a movie guide I would give it an A+. Last but not least the accompanying music is a treat by itself that will stay with you during and after the trip.
Michael (Neesbach, Germany) 12/13/06
I still haven’t seen the whole film, but about half an hour of it and I found it interesting and entertaining, especially because of the sometimes quite unconventional camera work.
For me personally this film is very important for two reasons:
I am collecting motorcycle travel literature and films (my collection contains about 920 items)
Three years ago I also made a motorcycle trip to South America (just the Altiplano in North Chile, a 7000 KM trip from Santiago to Arica, Putre, San Pedro de Atacama, several passes and back to Santiago.
(Hoping you publish another motorcycle travel film or book!)
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Dec 12, 2006 12:45PM
looks like an amazing movie- i'm jealous of your trip!
Nov 05, 2006 02:51PM
Solo, riding a Russian built motorcycle/sidecar named Burro, I take the viewer for a ride in the sidecar while traveling through Colombia, Ecuador, Peru, Chile & Argentina.
Having never ridden a motorcycle more than 150 miles from home, I set out from Portland Oregon to Mexico on February 6, 2006. Realizing how much fun I was having, I decided to just keep going, all the way to the end of the road, Fin Del Mundo, Argentina.
All along the way, people kept calling me the North American Che. The film conveys the distance traveled, almost 1/3 of the away around the world.
With no sponsorship and after nearly four months on the road, I returned home and began editing.
What maybe the first video documentary detailing the route along the Pan-American Highway, the finished product includes my commentary and incorporates great music from artists such as Lightnin' Hopkins, Isaac Hayes, Lloyd Jones, Robbie Laws, Red Garland, Pancho Sanchez, DK Stewart, Mark Dufresne, Jim Mesi and Benny Velarde.
If you enjoy traveling, watching travel videos or love the sound of motorcycles', you'll have miles of smiles south of the border. Grab a seat in the easy chair, place a fan so it's blowing through your hair, turn up the sound and ENJOY!
Nov 05, 2006 02:48PM
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