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I'm watching Long Way Down right now. I preferred Long Way Round, I think they were a bit more on their own in that one, less hanging with the production crew and more just riding, dealing with their effete BMWs breaking down etc.
Nick Hornby's 2005 book is one of his best, but 2014's 'A Long Way Down' manages to be a contender for the weakest (or one of them) adaptation of his work. As an adaptation, 'A Long Way Down really does disappoint, lacking the biting humour, wryness, depth, intelligence and pathos of the book.
Jul 11, 2014 · Based on a hit book by Nick Hornby (“ High Fidelity,” “ About a Boy ”) that contained an emotional minefield maudlin enough that the film took nearly a decade to come into existence even though the Hornby bandwagon was full in the ‘00s, “A Long Way Down” is a textbook case of over-direction.
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This was the first DVD released in October 2004 and documented Ewan and Charley’s ride from London to New York on BMW Motorcycles, paired with a support crew and a doctor. It gained massive popularity and reviews, yet some negative critism regarding the use of support crews. After all, each year, thousands of adventure motorcyclists tour several co...
Several years later, in 2007, Long Way Down was released. This sequel covered their adventures from Europe and down into Africa. This was again with the same support crew of the previous series. Some say this is even better than compared to Long Way Round. Some say it’s the same. Either way – it shows us what’s truly possible to see and the huge wo...
So then, is it still worth watching this DVD series or purchasing it as a gift for someone? Ultimately: The Long Way Round and Down DVD series’ is an excellent DVD set for those new or getting started into adventure riding. For the more experienced rider, there are today better influencers worth watching that see the world without support vehicles ...
These alternatives are worthwhile and often are seen by true adventure riders as the cornerstone of genuine adventure riding. No crews. No fancy or expensive motorcycles. Just a light motorcycle and a camera, just as it should be.
The work of Adam Riemann from Australia is Motonomad. He’s travelled to numerous countries/regions and has produced numerous series. This video in particular has received millions of views: You’ll note that they have very light ‘adventure’ motorcycles. In fact, these are true adventure motorcycles, because heavy ADV bikes are typically only good fo...
The popular YouTube channel has tens of thousands of loyal subscribers who love the energetic spirit of Kinga who started her journey in Australia. Her editing is incredible and does away with jump cuts or slick scenes. It’s just her…literally on her bike. Camping while travelling the world on her adventure bike without a support crew or sponsorshi...
Another excellent influencer is Itchy Boots by Noraly. Females tend to do better as motorcycle enthusiasts while serving a predominantly male audience. Yes – Itchy Boots has been to Afghanistan among other wicked and exciting places in the world.
The Long Way series certainly opened the doors for many to get into adventure motorcycling, from global discovery to backyard sightseeing. Was it too ‘over the top’? We think so. There is no genuine need to have so much support or stuff when seeing the world. Just two wheels, some gear and a love for adventure. It’s very much a relevant series whic...
View community ranking. 'Long Way Up' Season Discussion Thread. Actor Ewan McGregor and his friend, Charley Boorman, travel 13,000 miles around Central and South America on electric Harley Davidson motorcycles. First three episodes will be released on September 18, 2020 on Apple TV+ and new episodes will roll out weekly.
A Long Way Down: Directed by Pascal Chaumeil. With Pierce Brosnan, Toni Collette, Imogen Poots, Aaron Paul. Four people meet on New Year's Eve, and form a surrogate family to help one another with the difficulties of their lives.
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Jul 17, 2014 · Toni Collette's sympathetic performance almost makes the film worth watching. Four vastly different individuals accidentally converge on the rooftop of a London high-rise on New Year's...
