Here's a little, very sketchy review I wrote when I got it:
First off High Five is an awsome movie...
But Im gona break it down like this.. content,music,editing and vibe.
Content:
(Park A-, occasional)
(booters: C+, frequent)
(Rails: A-, frequent)
(cliffs B+, rare)
As usual Level 1 showcases new talent, along with a bunch of well knowns. Most of them all have really good parts.. especially Redd,Gagnier and Vanular. Redd slides some amazing rails and Gagnier has really unique tweaky smooth style that stands out.
Most of the airs (like %90) in this movie take place outside of the park, with some creative and unique jump work. Alot of the jumps are fairly small and some of the jumping isnt too impressive compared to other movies but it's still awsome that level 1 stepped it so much in the backcountry this year and it's defintly alot more intresting to watch then park tables.
The rails arent all mind blowing rails... but almost all are unique in some way. There are of course some that you will watch over and over and over...:P
Music:
(Hip hop: A+,frequent)
(Pop: A-, occasional)
(N/A C-, I have no idea what it is but it's oldschool,pretty funny and goes good with the skiing, Rare)
As usual Berman uses mainly Hip Hop.. which if isnt your thing then look elsewhere.. if it then you will love this soundtrack. It has alot of Zion I, which ive never heard before but is SICK. Also quite a bit of Styles of Beyond.The music is pretty mellow but you can watch it lots without getting sick of it.
There's a few non hip hop songs in there that I cant really discribe.. but not one single punk rock track in there!
Bottom line I love the music but not everyone likes the same kind of music so maybe checkout the soundtrack first....
“Trippin’� by Zion I
From the Album Mind Over Matter
Courtesy of Live Up Records
“Discotrax� by Ladytron
From the Album 604
Courtesy of Emperor Norton Records
Styles of Beyond - 'Style Wars'
(T. Bashir, R. Maginn, M. Richardson)
Produced by Divine Styler
From SOB's debut album '2000 Fold'
“Couch Surfer� by Bran Van 3000
From the Album Glee
Styles of Beyond - 'Tech Nine'
(T. Bashir, R. Maginn, J. Rabinowitz)
Produced by Vin Skully of The Flavor Crystals
“Life Music� featuring Rocklyn by The Perceptionists
From the Album Memorial Day
Courtesy of Definitive Jux Records
“Ski Country� by The Hustlers
From the Album Ski Country
Courtesy of Finer Arts Records
“Kharma’� by Zion I
From the Album Deepwater Slang 2.0
Courtesy of Live Up Records
“Baller Steez� by DJ Iglu
From the Album Tip of the Iceburg
To Be Released Nov 2004
Courtesy of DJ Iglu and Hartley Dark
“Dragonstea Din Tei� by Ozone
From the Album Dragonstea Din Tei
Courtesy of Ultra/Phantom Records
Styles of Beyond - 'Mr. Brown'
(T. Bashir, R. Maginn, C. Fisher, J. Rabinowitz)
Produced by The Flavor Crystals (Cheapshot & Vin Skully)
Recorded by Vin Skully at Spytech Recordings, LA
From SOB's 'Megadef' LP
“Another Breakfast With You� by Ladytron
From the Album 604
Courtesy of Emperor Norton Records
“Super Bon Bon� by Soul Coughing
From the Album Irresistible Bliss
Courtesy of Warner Chappell Music
“Finger Paint� featuring Susie Suh and Dust, by Zion I
From the Album Deepwater Slang 2.0
Courtesy of Live Up Records
“Save it for Later� by Harvey Danger
From the 200 Cigarettes Soundtrack
Courtesy of Mercury Records
'BLAOW!'
Composed by Dave Levin
Editing:
I cant really say much other then the movie has good flow and everything has a smooth feel to it. Everything fits very well to the music.
I really like the lifestyle and time lapse shots.. aswell as other misc. shots and the way they were put together. The movie is stylin'.
Vibe:
This movie has a fairly consistent have fun, but level 1 style have fun, have fun vibe..:)
The music is pretty much not seriouse and theres alot of feel good tracks used to overall get you stoked to ski.. and even dance!
I hope you liked my review.. and hopefully it made some sense.. this movie is really good but isnt for everyone. If you are a fan of Level 1, or want a movie you can watch over and over..pick this up.. but if your the type of person who just picks up a ski movie to watch once or twice look elsewhere.
oh and bonus!
theres lots of it! good stuff, forsure.
-airic
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