African Odyssey the movie back in Auckland

[rie]

I went to see it at the Academy cinemas. I would not recommend that you take non-riders to see this film. My unfortunate friend, despite her best efforts, found it difficult to stay engaged. I can see how it can be challenging for someone who has never ridden, to empathise with the four blokes in the film.

It may have been easier for her if the film talked more about the bikes/preparation/riders, on the assumption that its audience are not necessarily going to be experienced riders, and that they would probably not appreciate the journey nearly so much as a result.

[BANZAI]

Screening Times
Thursday, Friday, Saturday 3.15pm, 7pm and 9pm
Sunday 7pm
Monday, Tuesday 3.15pm and 7pm
Wed 4pm

Hey according to Academy Cinema website Screening time is 2:30pm and 6:10pm daily. Which one is correct?

[BANZAI]

Went to see the movie with my GF and she have no interest in bikes whatsoever but she liked it too. Good movie

[MyGSXF:Me]

Jus watched the movie (on DVD).. thoroughly enjoyed every minute of it!!! & whadda awesome soundtrack!!!!

Well done fellas..

[timorang]

I ordered the DVD online and it arrived 2 days later. I enjoyed watching it and will view it again when I get it back from from a South African friend who wanted to see it. Buy your copy and see what these guys got up to.

[silverbak]

I loved this movie. Bought the DVD last week and watched it the other day. Brilliant. Great music and down to earth adventure. My only disappointment is that its far too short for such a long trip as witnessed by the speed at which the beards grew. Very enjoyable, thanks guys.

[cold comfort]

I went to see it at the Academy cinemas. I would not recommend that you take non-riders to see this film. My unfortunate friend, despite her best efforts, found it difficult to stay engaged. I can see how it can be challenging for someone who has never ridden, to empathise with the four blokes in the film.

It may have been easier for her if the film talked more about the bikes/preparation/riders, on the assumption that its audience are not necessarily going to be experienced riders, and that they would probably not appreciate the journey nearly so much as a result.

Just watched it-only one in the cinema. Great to see anyone can do this stuff on the cheap. Really impressive repair skills by SA farmer and Egyptian backstreet mechanics-they would have been stuffed otherwise. Also agree a bit more info about the prep/planning/problems etc would have helped. Found it somewhat irritating they kept talking shit over the informative interviews with the bikers.

[peachy]

Man those guys where absolutely crazy, even more than Ewan Mcgregor and Charlie Borman, made there's look soft.
But yeah if you get a chance to go see it you'l really enjoy it, good vibe as well. Got the DVD and watched it a few times.

I had just sat through first 3 episodes of Charlie Borman and Ewan McGregor first trip with heaps of pre ride and through to just about Russia had been as bored as. Have yet to see the rest of the Ewan and Charlie trips.


With the african Odyssey saw heaps of scenery, people, history, real bike stuff and their comments. Really enjoyed it.

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originally posted by Klingon.
It just goes to show you don't need million-dollar kit, support vehicles and half a ton of gear on your bike to go out there and have an adventure. I mean, I loved Ewan & Charlie's trip, but this one was so much more do-able for ordinary people who were just in it for a laugh.

Yip looks heaps more do-able.

I loved this movie. Bought the DVD last week and watched it the other day. Brilliant. Great music and down to earth adventure. My only disappointment is that its far too short for such a long trip as witnessed by the speed at which the beards grew. Very enjoyable, thanks guys.

Would have liked to see more too.
That rocked guys.