Long Way Round

I don't recall ever renting a DVD from Blockbuster or Netflicks (I think their radio commercials are creepy) or RedBox.  On the other hand, lately I have watched a few FREE old B&W movies on the Internet (e.g.,  I particularly enjoyed "The Green Glove" at http://www.bnwmovies.com/).

Most of my movies I tend to borrow from the library.  I can usually find something of interest at the Library for FREE. That is good because I also have a tendancy to buy DVDs too (usually when I need a change of pace from the library or I want something specific).

By exploring the Library's collection, I have come across some very fascinating and entertaining films.  This usually occurs when I pick something up on  a whim.

I recently borrowed a 2-disc DVD set called Long Way Round (Two Friends, One Extraordinary Journey Around the World). It's copyright date is 2004 (so that is pretty new for my tastes).  I think it was on TV originally (is/was BRAVO a channel?).
  Here's the description from the box:


"London*Prague*Kiev*Vogograd*Almaty*Ulaanbaatar*Yakutsk*Magadan*Anchorage*Calgary*Chicago*New York"  "A  Full Throttle Adenture"  "With cameras on their helmets and advnture in their hearts,actors Ewan McGregor (Star Wars, The Island, Big Fish, Moulin Rouge, Trainspotting) and Charley Boorman (Serpent's Kiss, Emerald Forest, Excalibur) rode their motorcycles 29,000 miles from London to New York City...the Long Way Round.  Simultaneously awe-inspiring, harrowing, and hilarious, this exciting expedition follows two friends as they travel through a dozen countries and face the greatest challenges of theeir lives."



DVD box



I have had to renew it twice in order to see the entire 7 episodes. I think each episode is about 90 minutes. Unfortunately, the packaging does not list the length of each episode or the total time. Also unfortanate are the lack of subtitles and/or closed captions.  However, they deficiencies are offset by the charm of the two actors and the spectacular scenary and predicaments they find themselves in.

While I'm not a motorcycle enthusiast nor do I desire to wander the world, this set reminds me of our bicycling days when did TASSLE, TOSRV, Bike Across Ohio, Honeymoon across VT.

This is a hip travel film and the music is modern and offbeat (to my hears).  Be warned that since the language can bet graphic, this is not a video to put the kiddies in front of.

However, the actors are personable and human. I am enjoying sharing their travels and you might too.  More info can be found, starting at:

• http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Long_Way_Round 

I also enjoyed the review at a travel site:
http://www.abandonthecube.com/blog/long-way-round-review/

The "abondon the cube" web site looks interesting. Check out the "Travel Humor" page.