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Unrated (Not Rated) Package Dimensions
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7.6 x 5.39 x 0.51 inches; 4 Ounces Director
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Jason Berry Media Format
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Color, DVD, NTSC Run time
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1 hour and 15 minutes Release date
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September 30, 2008 Studio
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Gripped Films ASIN
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B000TSP4LS Number of discs
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I'm pretty surprised at how unanimous the reviews are of this film. I think it suffers from being an insider job--the film, apparently, was commissioned by Trek in order to follow their guy as he pursued his 7th straight world 24 hour title. This as opposed to a filmmaker on a mission due to passion for a subject and story that they simply felt it was important to pursue. Now this makes it sound worse than it is, which I don't mean. It's certainly not a hack job at all and it isn't done dispassionately. It just has a different angle than what one expects of a doc. The footage of the mountain biking is very fine; it's beautifully photographed and any mountain biker will enjoy just sitting there and watching these sections of the film. However, the documentary viewer appreciates more narrative. Take the lengthy opening, for example: some context would be helpful. Overall the film has too much filler in the first half. Why? Because the ostensible subject of the film is simply a profile of Eatough and his pursuit of a another crown. He seems to be a great guy and his sidekick, Pos, is amusing. Both are quite likable, not to mention articulate. (Where is Eatough from? That accent? Canada?) But that's not enough for a story. Therefore, given the purported goal of a somewhat bland, character description doc. that insiders rightly congratulate themselves over but outsiders don't need to see, it made sense to include the section on China. I'm sure having gone to China it would have been painful to cut this entire section--and again, great "mountain" biking footage--but it's long and inessential to a narrative (and even if you disagree with this, the section has too much filler). The only reason this film works on a narrative level--which it doesn't really acquire until the final race--is because the guy from Australia shows up and rains on Trek's and Eatough's parade. Too bad for Eatough; thank goodness for the film. This is the part where the viewer finally cares about a story. The film is taken off guard and out of its comfort zone; there's no lead-up or build up or background on this narrative arc, which also makes the film suffer. Why? Well, who the heck is this guy who comes out of nowhere? True there've been interviews with him in hospital garb included from early on. But as for the narrative of Gordon as a character locked in drama with Eatough, there's very little. In fact, there's a telling point on the dvd's extras that suggests that the filmmakers still didn't want to highlight this drama (nor to provide useful context) as much as they could have. It's footage of Pos traveling to Georgia for the final competition. First, he says where they're going (nice to know) and mentions this guy, whatshisname from Australia, who they'll have to look out for. This is essential and useful information, planting the seed of conflict--much more useful to the interesting story of the race than anything from China. (You also find out here that his wife is pregnant; hmmm, isn't there a potential story there too, or at least interesting, complicating details of our hero?) More background and info. on Gordon would be really helpful. More info. on other riders generally would be helpful. No one else, besides Eatough and Pos, are developed as characters, so the competition is divested of the interest it could have had. More background and info. on the race itself would be useful. How many miles do these guys ride? How long is a lap? Etc. Anyway, the best part of the film is the Gordon vs. Eatough story. Ultimately, I feel a little taken in having spent money on a film that's, in a large part, a Trek promotional video--promotional meaning for their products, of course, but also their rider, which is more or less the same thing from their point of view. So to disagree with other reviewers, the film is more for fans of bikes than people who just want to watch a good show.
There are many reasons some will hate this DVD. 1# there is no Duff duff duff music. 2# no one does crazy stunts that, incredible as they are, finish in seconds. 3# the Cindrella story of Eatough's 7th consecutive victory (very apparent based on the bulk of the footage they prepared) does not have that Americanised "happy ending". Reasons to love this film. 1# The Chris Eathough Vs Craig Gordan battle is amazing. Watch how Chris is caught off guard by Craig's relentless pace. 2# Wow, I can't remember ever seeing an athlete push themselves so hard and far (makes a lot of road pros look like weenies esp considering they are paid heaps). You wouldn't wish this on someone, but it is caught on film - certainly not construed reality. 3# A huge base of MTBers will be able to at least in part relate to the efforts. And it gives some of us hope to see the factory team can be beaten by a few guys who had minimal support.4# Better than Off Road to Athens which gets long winded. 5# Kind of reminds me of Graeme Obree's hour record. But this was 24hrs of don't stop till you pop.
What a story about Chris Eatough and his 24 hour solo. Chris is a master of the 24 hour race. In this DVD, you meet Chris up close. You meet his family, his friends and you get to meet his competitors. Chris tells you just how hard a race like this is. What he does to train, how he plays and he even tells you a couple of times how to pronounce his last name...... The race is awesome. I will not say anymore, but you will be impressed. Epic ride Chris !
This is such a great movie, a friend borrowed it and never returned it. (Because he likes mountain biking as much as we do.) We finally just told him to keep it, and we ordered another for ourselves.
This company have 2 dvd productions, the first one is Off Road to Athens and the second one is 24 solo. Both DVD's are my favorite movies in my Mountain Bikes movie collection and I have more than 40 movies in my collection.
Very inspiring movie. Anyone who is considering mountain bike racing should see this.
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Filmmaker Jason Berry tracks a grueling year in the life of competitive mountain-bike racer Chris Eatough in this 2007 documentary that follows him on location in California, Georgia, Maryland, Wisconsin and China. With his eye on besting Australian national champ Craig Gordon for a seventh world title, Eatough, amid growing pressure from his sponsors, takes on one of the toughest races he's ever tried to win.
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First published April 27, 2007 @ 4:36:01
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Movies about mountain biking are usually pretty predictable. Start with an interview/profile of a tatted up rider, show him/her do some gnarly jumps, and end with “outtakes” of said rider taking some nasty falls. Score the film with a little punk or heavy metal and you’ve got yourself a legitimate mountain bike movie ready for the 12-18 year old male demographic.
But 24 Solo isn’t your typical mountain bike movie. In fact, it’s a real movie with a riveting plotline, likeable characters, and professional cinematography that would make even Steven Spielberg jealous. And it’s about mountain biking.
24 Solo is the documentary about Chris Eatough, 6-time 24-solo mountain bike world champion and his quest for a seventh title at the 24 Hours of Adrenaline at the Georgia International Horse Park in Conyers, GA (site of the 1996 Olympic mountain bike competition). The film opens with Chris going to China for a mountain bike race where we get a good glimpse of Chris’s positive attitude and his ability to relate to the kids who are his fans. I was personally amazed at all the sacrifices and hard work that it takes to be a pro mountain biker, so much so that I think I may need to reconsider my own dream of MTB stardom ;). The point is the lifestyle isn’t all rad downhills and glamorous endorsement deals, despite what you see on MTV.
The bulk of the film covers the world championship race at Conyers and, suffice it to say, the competition becomes intense. In fact I’d say the excitement in this part of the film rivals Chariots of Fire (which admittedly I never really got) and Prefontaine (which I did get and I loved). Like these films the story is inspirational, entertaining, and most importantly, it’s real.
The movie feels so real that watching 24 Solo I almost felt as if I knew Chris and his race manager and even members of the film crew. Everyone in the group seemed like fun guys who would be great to meet at the local trailhead or perhaps to catch up with over a beer. Chris’s love for mountain biking and competition is contagious and the film does an amazing job bringing Chris and his story to life.
24 Solo is a seriously great movie that will appeal to everyone – mountain bikers and non-bikers alike. The universal story about competition, sacrifice, and excellence is much bigger than a single sport or event and in the end, 24 Solo really isn’t about the bike (as cliche as that may sound). Move over Back to the Future – 24 Solo just jumped into my top 10 list.
If 24 Solo didn’t make it to a theater in your area, look for the DVD coming in late May.
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