TechnoTV - Long Way Down: Complete TV Series

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Manufacturer: EMI America Records
Starring: Ewan McGregor, Charley Boorman, James Simak
Directed By: David Alexanian, Russ Malkin

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Binding: DVD
EAN: 5099923772199
Format: Color
Label: EMI America Records
Manufacturer: EMI America Records
Number Of Items: 3
Publisher: EMI America Records
Release Date: 2008-10-14
Running Time: 510
Studio: EMI America Records
Theatrical Release Date: 2008

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Summary: Can't Stand McGregor!
Comment: The motorcycle adventure is fine, but with Ewan McGregor its sleezy punch line after sleezy punch line. He does not seem to connect with, or respect, the places and people he encounters. McGregor makes the film series into a celebrity walk about, where every moment he's on film he's trying to charm the hell out of you. I can't stand it! I'd recommend the GlobeRiders films GlobeRiders IndoChina Expedition as a more interesting and exciting adventure.

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Summary: Good, But Not as Outstanding as LWR
Comment: I am a huge fan of Long Way Round. What a great experience! I've seen the entire series several times and it never gets boring. So I looked forward to watching the sequel. Perhaps Africa is just too civilized, but there was less action, less danger, less interest.

Apparently Ewan and Charley were at odds to some extent and perhaps I was sensing that. Less of a feeling that two buddies were excited about having an adventure together.

If you loved the first series, you will probably want to see this, but I can't give it 5 stars.

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Summary: Don't Buy - The Long Way Down
Comment: I have ordered this DVD from two different companies now - ordered NEW DVDs and they shipped me copies that don't play on my player. With this company I now have to pay for shipping to return it to the U.K. I thought it was comining from North Carolina where they also have a facility. In addition, I paid for a new DVD, was sent a copy, and my charge was never adjusted for a "used" version. Forget ordering this item on Amazaon!

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Summary: Long Way Down
Comment: "Long Way Down" is a follow up to the Great "Long Way Round".
Ewan and Charley have again captured the TRUE condition of our world today. This motorcyle trek from upper Scotland to the southern most tip of Africa is a true documentery of; first, the versitility of a motorcyle for use as a traveling machine, and second, a veiw of our world from the eyes of these two world travelers. Not a family film as some colorful language is used but probably PG13. I have seen much worse on TV.
The Series is a little pricey but it is three DVDs and over 10 hours great filmwork.
A "Must See" for all who travel by Motorcycle and a "Should See" for all that care about the condition of our world today.

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Summary: Better than most TV shows
Comment: I thought this version wasn't as raw as Long Way Round. Still entertaining just more commercialized.

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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.