Long Way Down

[krid80]

What a great film! I drug my wife to see this and my brother in law coerced his finance into coming along and they enjoyed it quite a bit too. Any favorite parts? I liked watching Charley stunt his GS while it was fully loaded, and quite enjoyed Ewan's quick witted remarks.

anyone here have the chance to go see it?

Fantastic flick and watch for "long way down" on Fox reality channel.

"I've just smashed my nuts on the seat. OWWWWWWWW!" -Ewan McGregor

 

[steveindenmark]

Have you seen Long Way Round as well?
Charlie Boorman has also done one on his own Race To Dakar which is good as well.

I have the DVDs, books and even the t-shirt but still think doing the trips with a film back up crew, 4x4s, fixers, endless amounts of money, hotels and luxury lodges most nights, is not real motorbike travelling.

Give them their due though, they sat on the bikes and did the miles.

There are people out there as I type this doing these trips off their own backs. You can read their stories on horizonsunlimited.com a great travelling bikers site.

Steve

 

[Stumbles06]

I watched "Long Way Round" on tv here a few months ago.

My lovely wife gave me the "Long Way Down" DVD for my birthday, haven't watched it yet... Must get it out and have a looksie.
Agree with Steve, they don't really do it tough, but all those miles are genuine.

Cheers.

 

[Nelly]

Great shout,

It has been serialised in the UK, I love it. One of the interesting parts for me was when Ewan's wife arrived in Africa. The group dynamic changed for a while as Charlie missed his wife and dare I say it was peed off because he felt he was not consulted.

Nelly

 

[Stumbles06]

Charley has done another "journey" too.. From Ireland to Sydney in OZ... Back in april, I think
Charley Boorman launches his latest big trip - Brightcove

 

[Wolfman]

I want their gig! Yes they do it in style, but if most of us had as much money & support, cause your name is Ewan Mc Gregor, i reckon most of us would do it in style too!

Been watching it on FOX, would love to go see all those wonderful places. Lucky Lucky Boys, are Charlie & Ewan.

 

[SteveL]

Read the books if you get a chance - they go into way more details about both trips, and are a bit less whiney.

Eg in the second film, I got sick of them bitching about having to rush in case they miss some ferry in 3 weeks' time - who gives a s**t! Just go with the flow and enjoy it.

Anyway, good luck to them for doing it in style.

 

[codeblue]

Is this the first or the second "Long Way Down"? Buddy of mine claims he has the second filming. I like the bikes and the gears, would be interesting if they've gotten the KTM instead of the beemer. I heard after the film was released BMW's sales skyrocketed.

 

[FZ1inNH]

I own the Long Way Round but have yet to see this one. It's something I watch only during Man-Cave time when she's busy with other activities.

 

[Balberts]

Yeah! We saw the "condensed" 2 Hr theatrical release last night. I enjoyed the swarms of monkeys... and the Head of Police taking Ewan's bike for a joy-ride.

 

[Cuba]

What did you drug her with? Ether?

 

[krid80]

What did you drug her with? Ether?

shhhhhhh don't tell


tonight on fox reality, long way round is playing and tomorrow as well. then tomorrow night premiers the long way down episodes on fox reality

 

[Botch]

Good article in the AMA's magazine about the trip this month. I saw Long Way Round last winter, will pick up Long Way Down this coming winter.
Right now, it's riding weather!