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Movie Reviews of Steep
Movie Review: The ski movie that defines big mountain skiing
Summary: 5 Stars
This film is what Enless Summer is to surfing, what Dogtown and Z-Boys is to skateboarding. The look back at the history of steep skiing is outstanding, with interviews and film footage of some of the greatest moments out of Jackson (Grand Teton) and Chamonix. A large chunk of the film is centered around the euro's and what Chamonix has meant to the world of steep skiing - which is completely appropriate; and it puts into perspecttive our North American concern for matching outfits versus the Cham passion for exploring and skiing. Intriguing interviewing and narrative from big mountain skiiers is what makes the film - haven't we all wondered, "why would he ski that?" or, "Is he nuts?" The interviews let you creep into that dark spot in their heads. An excellent touch is commentary by Steve Casimiro. He is in my opinion the best, and most soul-ful print editor to wander through the ski industry. As former editor of Powder during the '80's and '90's, he was there for the emergence of todays "extreme." He and his writers wrote extensively about Plake, Hatrup, etc., during the Stump era of film making. It's a great touch having his face and commentary on screen. By the end of the film what rings through is the deep emotional connection the featured athletes have for their sport. It's not a hobby for them, but truly a lifestyle that somehow has taken control of them. None of them seemed to be into skiing for the glory or attention. Rather, I was convinced that the skiers are convined that their soul is truly part of the mountains.
Movie Review: Extreme skiing as told by the best in the business
Summary: 5 Stars
A must have for any skiing or outdoor enthusiast. This isn't your typical warren miller or matchstick ski movie (they're great as well), its more of a documentary style film with interviews from skiing legends such as Doug Coombs, Shane McConkey, Glen Plake, etc... What I loved about this movie was how they explored the emotions that drive these athletes to seek such extreme skiing and take such enormous risks. The film shows the glamorous side of extreme skiing, but it also hits home on the risk side of the sport and how nearly all those interviewed had lost a good friend in the mountains. Some of those interviewed eventually lose their lives as well. I can't recommend this film highly enough...for those of you wondering why you love to ski, this could be the answer you've been looking for.Movie Review: Best ski film ever produced
Summary: 5 Stars
This is a documentary not a 45 min "show me all the best the ski stars have to offer" from last year. This film interviews a few of the truly great skiers that influenced extreme skiing around the world from it's inception to now. This film beautifully explains the balance between risk and reward. It states that risk is an inherent part of life and that each of us can find joy in our own level of risk, but do not hide from the so called "dangerous" things in life just to stay "safe". Getting off the couch and into elements of nature, where you actually could die, is where the paradox of truly living begins and gratitude for this life is found.Movie Review: steep
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is amazing!From a non skier to a powder hound like me, this movie won't fail to inspire!
Steep tells the story of extreme skiing from the fifties through to the current day. It follows the lives of some of the skiing worlds most groundbreaking figures, and in some cases, tells the story of their deaths.
Jaw dropping cinematography. Awe inspiring scenery. Fluid and captivating storytelling.
Need I saw more? This movie belongs on every skiers shelf, or should I say in every skiers DVD player. I've watched it at least a half a dozen times in the two weeks I've owned it.
You should too.
Movie Review: An amazing account of the birth of extreme skiing
Summary: 5 Stars
I have been skiing most of my life and have seen my fare share of ski extreme movies, I loved this film/documentary into the birth of back country skiing, it is so absorbing I watched it twice back to back and it just got better. It is the story of the first through to present day back country skiing, with some amazing footage. It starts with the pioneers of this sport telling of there experiences being the very first to try skiing in places no one had ever attempted to ski before, and evolved through the 80's and 90's to now. Trust me you don't even need to be a skier to enjoy this film. Brilliant.