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Revolver by PoorBoyz is the most under rated ski film of all time?

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RasTrent
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Maybe its just the nostalgic feeling I get every time i watch it because it was the first edit/movie i ever saw, but i just rewatched it again and holy f*ck that movie is so good. Just like Mw2, i cant tell if it was one of the best or if its because i spent the most time on it.

let me know what you think of the film, if you havent seen it, go watch it. also name drop other underrated ski movies.
Feb 5 2021 7:09AM
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Jpurd
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I think its nostalgia. Sure the movie had some of the best riders at the time, but I thought it was lazy in the way it was put together, and just about every other track was dubstep. I don't think it really told any type of story.
Feb 5 2021 7:59AM
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RasTrent
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JpurdI think its nostalgia. Sure the movie had some of the best riders at the time, but I thought it was lazy in the way it was put together, and just about every other track was dubstep. I don't think it really told any type of story.


Downvoting cuz your opinion doesn’t agree with mine. lol
Feb 5 2021 8:01AM
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Jpurd
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To each their own. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this was the same year that either Sunny or Partly Cloudy came out for Level 1? Both of which I thought were better movies.

I mean I'm with you, the first ski movie I ever saw was Refresh and EDIAS so those are the two that I think are best, though many would argue there are far better ski movies out there.
YungLunchboxDownvoting cuz your opinion doesn’t agree with mine. lol
Feb 5 2021 8:03AM
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Jpurd
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JpurdTo each their own. Correct me if I'm wrong but I believe this was the same year that either Sunny or Partly Cloudy came out for Level 1? Both of which I thought were better movies.

I mean I'm with you, the first ski movie I ever saw was Refresh and EDIAS so those are the two that I think are best, though many would argue there are far better ski movies out there.


I'm way off, I think it was actually Eye Trip (2010).
Feb 5 2021 8:04AM
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RasTrent
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Nahh dawg, revolver was like 2010. Partly cloudy was years after.

partly cloudy was still heat tho
Feb 5 2021 8:07AM
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skierman
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1242

Your opinion is shit.
Feb 5 2021 8:07AM
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WoFlowz
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JpurdI think its nostalgia. Sure the movie had some of the best riders at the time, but I thought it was lazy in the way it was put together, and just about every other track was dubstep. I don't think it really told any type of story.


That’s what I love about poorboyz movies like just skiing pretty much not really a storyline
Feb 5 2021 9:01AM
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GrandThings
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Revolver was the movie that made me switch from skiing to snowboarding. Yes, it's mostly dubstep backed ski-porn but thats what the jam was at the time. The urban segment with Walker and LJ to that Zion I song is still one of my favs ever. I think Revolver gets unnessceary hate just because it followed EDIAS which is like one of the top 3 ski movies ever (IMO).
Feb 5 2021 9:05AM
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RasTrent
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Assuming you mean snowboarding to skiing?

and 2010 era was a dubstep vibe, nonethe less, we should still leave that in the past lol.
Feb 5 2021 9:07AM
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Mayrandpodcast
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mostly notalgia i'd, not even in the top 3 pbp movies
Feb 5 2021 9:13AM
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GrandThings
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YungLunchboxAssuming you mean snowboarding to skiing?

and 2010 era was a dubstep vibe, nonethe less, we should still leave that in the past lol.


Hahah fuck - correct. Snowboarding to skiing**
Feb 5 2021 9:21AM
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SuspiciousFish
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JpurdI think its nostalgia. Sure the movie had some of the best riders at the time, but I thought it was lazy in the way it was put together, and just about every other track was dubstep. I don't think it really told any type of story.


I agree. Charley Agers part was absolutely insane though. I still think The Grand Bizarre is the peak of PBP movies.

Propaganda is the most nostalgic though, that is an all time classic.
Feb 5 2021 11:53AM
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Jpurd
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SuspiciousFishI agree. Charley Agers part was absolutely insane though. I still think The Grand Bizarre is the peak of PBP movies.

Propaganda is the most nostalgic though, that is an all time classic.

Yeah I mean the skiing is great and the riders are great, but to say it's a great movie is just a stretch. Definitely not a top 5 movie for me, and not even a top PBP movie.
Feb 5 2021 11:55AM
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eheath
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No way haha maybe one of their worst IMO yeah dude was worse but revolver was always known as one of their worst...
Feb 5 2021 11:58AM
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SuspiciousFish
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eheathNo way haha maybe one of their worst IMO yeah dude was worse but revolver was always known as one of their worst...


Between the constant Dubstep and the forced PROGRESSION narrative I think Im going to agree.
Feb 5 2021 12:02PM
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GayWolf420
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you said it yourself OP: Its just your preference but that doesn't mean its underrated. I will say Bene Mayr does snap-off a bit in this flick and so does Dumont and other riders. Dumonts 9 capped-blunt over the pipe cutter is still gnarly as fuck, and that trick alone doesnt get enough respect cuz no one really skis pipe.

1242 though for me. Timeless. FOR ALL THE KILLAS AND 1HUNDRED DOLLA BILLAZ
Feb 5 2021 1:23PM
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-olives
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just here to say Mw2 was the shit and not just because we all played it a lot. i think of that game a lot... :(
Feb 5 2021 2:29PM
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Skier-Jon
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Every Day is a Saturday is my favorite. Loved the goofy comradery and the skiing was epic for the time, had all the coolest pros from when I was growing up.
Feb 5 2021 2:41PM
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hi_vis360
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SuspiciousFishBetween the constant Dubstep and the forced PROGRESSION narrative I think Im going to agree.


I think the forced PROGRESSION narrative is pretty funny cause of how cliche it is. Also looking back at that era, progression was actually nuts and wayyy faster than it is today.

Dubstep was sick in 2010 and if you don't agree you were either too old or too young at the time. Hasn't aged well though...

I think revolver does an excellent job at documenting a specific era of skiing, better than the other movies at the time. Like Eye Trip is a better movie 100%. But, when I watch revolver, I am blasted with so much 2010 nostalgia it's almost overwhelming. Eye Trip is a timeless classic, whereas revolver is more of a period piece.
Feb 5 2021 4:41PM
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hi_vis360
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I've also always loved the intro to Revolver. I've seen people hate on it for being boring and unimaginative, but I really like the simplicity
Feb 5 2021 4:43PM
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Slowbro
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Bene Mahr, LJ, and Dumont's parts are absolute bangers even if the music has aged terribly. The super dramatic feeling the movie went for feels pretty damn corny but there is great skiing buried in it. Dumont's dub 10 mute is one of my favourites ever for some reason
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/992272/Simon-Dumont-2010
Feb 5 2021 4:50PM
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RasTrent
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SlowbroBene Mahr, LJ, and Dumont's parts are absolute bangers even if the music has aged terribly. The super dramatic feeling the movie went for feels pretty damn corny but there is great skiing buried in it. Dumont's dub 10 mute is one of my favourites ever for some reason
https://www.newschoolers.com/videos/watch/992272/Simon-Dumont-2010


YES bro, hb Sammy’s triple
Feb 5 2021 4:56PM
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fredyferl
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I remember watching it at IF3 and thinking it was super good, but then watching it at home and thinking there was just too much pow. But I do feel nostalgic too when watching it. Had a bunch of those songs on my ipod, and Dumont's part is sick, the 2 street parts are good, and I like Tim Durtschi and JP Auclair's part.
Feb 5 2021 5:12PM
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SuspiciousFish
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pinkcamo1000I think the forced PROGRESSION narrative is pretty funny cause of how cliche it is. Also looking back at that era, progression was actually nuts and wayyy faster than it is today.

Dubstep was sick in 2010 and if you don't agree you were either too old or too young at the time. Hasn't aged well though...

I think revolver does an excellent job at documenting a specific era of skiing, better than the other movies at the time. Like Eye Trip is a better movie 100%. But, when I watch revolver, I am blasted with so much 2010 nostalgia it's almost overwhelming. Eye Trip is a timeless classic, whereas revolver is more of a period piece.


I see what you are saying. I think Revolver is kind of the final movie in that era for PHP.

(I was a Tech-house snob in 2010 so was not really into Dubstep during that time.)


I kind of see it like this:

PHP era OG years of long film run times and initial Athlete lineup:
Degenerates, Propaganda, Happy Days, War, Pop yer Bottles

PHP era of more low key films with new younger Athletes:
Photo Play, Idea, Yeah Dude, Idea, Reasons

PHP era of higher production values but still style of above:
EDIAS, Revolver

PHP era of Highest Production and capstone of athletes going back to Photo Play etc:
Grand Bizarre, WE, Tracing Skylines
Feb 5 2021 5:27PM
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GANDALF
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1242 and War will always be my favorites. But I get what you mean OP. Revolver brings back a lot of good memories for me. The triple threat in Seattle was always my favorite premiere event (anyone remember how damn hot it was in the king cat theatre? i specifically remember the walls sweating.) The Rutherford night pow segment always stood out to me.
Feb 5 2021 6:29PM
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leprechaunsissy
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It’s not the goat, but it’s pretty special when Charlie Ager comes busting out
Feb 6 2021 12:14AM
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Drail
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skierman1242

Your opinion is shit.


1242 and Tee Time are the only VHS ski videos that have stayed with me over the years.

1242 really is the correct answer.
Feb 6 2021 2:40PM
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TheDriftingDad
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This brings back memories of watching the trailers for PBP films in class, awaiting the drop date on iTunes, buying the movie, and watching it with the roomies after waiting 4 hours for it download! After EDIAS, revolver was a huge letdown, grand bizarre was awesome.
Feb 9 2021 9:25AM
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