Derry Herrera
Not sure how, but this is easily one of the best movies all summer. Multiple levels of funny, never takes itself seriously, super colorful, and creative.
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Downhill skiing is the epitome of extreme sports. "The Thin Line" is an original 90 minute high-definition documentary in 5.1 Dolby surround sound, that highlights the people and places that over the years have made downhill skiing the ultimate of extreme sports. Set against the backdrop of some of the world's most challenging downhill runs, including the prestigious Hahnenkamm in Kitzbühel and the ferocious Birds of Prey, in Beaver Creek, Colorado, the show examines why the world's first extreme sport athletes, the alpine downhill racers, do what they do. The documentary examines both historical and contemporary stories shot in stunning, hi-def POV, as athletes perilously tread into an area that can cross over from triumph to disaster in the blink of an eye. I've got a huge amount of respect for these athletes. This documentary provides an awesome look into their minds and the most challenging courses in the world. There is nothing to protect you...no seat belts, no cage. As an athlete you're depending on two razor sharp sticks and your feet are clipped into bindings that can explode at any time. The Thin Line includes in-depth interviews with top downhillers, including American's Bode Miller, Daron Rahlves and Picabo Street, Austrian legend Franz Klammer, Candians Ken Read and Todd Brooker and many more. Bode Miller is an American alpine ski racer. He is an Olympic and World Championship gold medallist, a two-time overall World Cup champion in 2005 and 2008, and is generally considered the greatest American alpine skier of all time. He is also considered one of the greatest FIS Alpine World Cup skiers of all time with 32 total victories, and a victory in all five disciplines. Rahlves earned three World Championships medals, a gold in 2001 in the Super G and a silver and bronze (downhill and giant slalom) in 2005. His best year in the overall World Cup standings was in 2006, when he finished fourth. His best years in the downhill standings were 2003 and 2004, when he placed second. He was named to the US team in January 2010 for the 2010 Winter Olympics as a freestyle skier. If you are an Alpine Ski racing fan, this is a don't miss film. Shot in spectacular HD, you will get a direct insight into the crazy, death defying world of downhill racing. In-depth interviews and amazing video footage will keep you glued to your screen for the duration of the film. Am must see film!
