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Optimistic? + Flipside | Absinthe Films | 07-08
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Overall:
80%
Content:
100%
Editing:
80%
Soundtrack:
60%
Extras:
80%
Quality:
80%
Value:
0%
Year:
07-08
Length:
45
Riders:
Marc Frank Montoya, Romain De Marchi, Danny Davis, Wolfgang Nyvelt, Justin Bennee, Marco Feichtner, Jules Reymond, Matt Beardmore, Nicolas Müller, Kurt Wastell, Hans Ahlund, Mikey LeBlanc, Nicolas Droz, Sylvain Bourbousson, Gigi Rüf, Phil Damianakes, Erik Christensen
MSRP ($):
19.95
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Optimistic? + Flipside Details

In the first winter to show the undeniable effects of global warming, Absinthe Films has explored the effects of a changing planet. For those who live to snowboard, these changes can be perceived as impossible challenges or creative opportunities. Absinthe reconfirms it's ability to find the best conditions when the rest have given up or resigned themselves to the park. Following eighteen individuals through their interpretation of this winter, Absinthe forges another unforgettable snowboard film with it's newest release. Optimistic?

Flipside is a documentary TV style show about the making of Optimistic?, seven episodes running 22 minutes each.

 

 


Review Ratings
Overall:
80%
Content:
100%
Editing:
80%
Soundtrack:
60%
Extras:
80%
Quality:
80%
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Reviewed: January 23rd, 2009
4 out of 10 people found this review helpful
Summary: The unpredictable winter conditions force these riders to follow the snow, and ultimately deliver some phenomenal footage. The making of the film, included, is also appealing for anyone interested in a behind-the-scenes take on snowboard movies.