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 enlarge | Directors: David Alexanian, Russ Malkin
Actors: Ewan Mcgregor, Charley Boorman, David Alexanian, Doone Boorman, John Boorman
Category: DVD
List Price: $36.49
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Rating:  169 reviews
Sales Rank: 5572
Format: Import, Ntsc
Language: English (Original Language)
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.2
Dimensions (in): 7.1 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 094633952492
EAN: 0094633952492
ASIN: B000CFWFYW
Theatrical Release Date: October 28, 2004
Release Date: July 29, 2008
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 Don't Want to Leave September 12, 2008
Fun to watch these guys do something I wish I could do. We were on the front of our seats however for the Mongolia portion. We had gotten to visit there twice, and even knew the Yank that helped them out in a remote location. Ewan's words were the same as ours when exiting Mongolia: "I don't want to leave."
And you should not miss this documentary.
Great DVD! This is the 10 Episode 3 DVD Extended Version September 5, 2008
4 out of 4 found this review helpful
I ordered this on 8-26-08. After seeing the reviews here, I emailed Beaches Ent. who is one of the sellers asking if it was the 7 or 10 episode version. It is the 10 episode, 3 disk set with extras just like advertised and like the photo shows. I think some of the reviews here are old since this has been out for while. Anyways I saw the Long Way Down first and I think this is even better. It is exactly what I thought it would be, love it, worth the money. Now to start planning my motorcycle trip.
Too short around August 26, 2008
If your into Touring, whether Adventure or your touring never gets off the Tarmac, you will dig this show. Two down to earth actors, best friends, who love Motorcycles, and whenever possible, going places on them. This round the earth trip was a hellofva challenge and though I don't think it could be done without a support team such as they had, that does not take away from the tough ride they endured and succeeded in making.
Most of the video is dedicated to the tough and difficult parts of the journey. I would have liked to have seen more of the countries they passed through.
This kind of "Reality" video I'm all for. It makes you anxious for the next ride. I will watch it numerous times (when I'm not riding myself, that is) bob
 Humanity at it's finest August 12, 2008
Truth is a movie star Ewan, his buddy Charlie (actor) and a cameraman Claudio drive their bikes 20,000 miles. They deal with borders, sleep in strange places, eat strange foods and don't speak the languages. They have help (bribes, staff, fixers, etc.)and 2 follow vehicles that are usually out of camera view. We watch them navigate country "roads" and cuss, crash (tip-over), fix bikes, get stuck, cross rivers, make cameos at UNICEFs and say "tarmac" a lot. In fact they often appear to be amateur motorcyclists.
There's no witty Anthony Bourdain city history and food lessons or insightful Samantha Brown 'places to visit' guidance, but only a few whispered tidbits.
As a bonus, the series shows us the kindness and sharing spirit of many people, their homes and environments. And, if not for the locals' mechanical adeptness and hospitality, Ewan and Charlie and Claudio (3rd biker/cameraman) couldn't have brought back video of these beautiful people and places for us.
It's a standard road trip from Alaska to NYC.
Some can't miss parts are the Russian river crossings in giant, all wheel drive trucks, not hillbilly redneck big but full out Brutalist Communist big and the guy with an AK-47 in one hand and a guitar in another.
Great people, great places. I enjoyed watching the series.
The best motorcycle ride ever August 2, 2008
Great documentary of an around the world ride. This is the best motorcycle riding, buddy documentary ever. It is a little long, so take a few nights to watch it. Also, they like to use the "F" word a lot, so if you are offended be forewarned.
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