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I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - RAMd®d - 11-23-2013
Wow! I watched Premium Rush last night with that kid from 3rd Rock.
So-so movie, great action. The stunt riders were really very good. The camera manipulation was sometimes too obvious, but over all I liked the action.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - mattkime - 11-23-2013
I know people who have done it. its not as glamorous as it looks.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - Black - 11-23-2013
mattkime wrote:
I know people who have done it. its not as glamorous as it looks.
Naysayer. The portrayal in the film was 100% accurate.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - haikuman - 11-23-2013
That movie played twice last month on cable here. I liked it
and the riding. I think it is likely dangerous, for thrill seekers
and challenging. I respect folks that can do that kind of riding
and survive. ymmv
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - mrbigstuff - 11-23-2013
my favorite bike messenger moves are running red lights, mowing down peds in the crosswalk and riding on sidewalks. the last one is the best! yes, I live in a city. the movie? I have no idea.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - RAMd®d - 11-23-2013
its not as glamorous as it looks.
Did I mention it was a movie? Perhaps I should have posted the disclaimer "This is NOT a documentary".
The portrayal in the film was 100% accurate.
And Tommy/Wilee did all his own riding!
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - Black - 11-23-2013
RAMd®d wrote:
its not as glamorous as it looks.
Did I mention it was a movie? Perhaps I should have posted the disclaimer "This is NOT a documentary".
The portrayal in the film was 100% accurate.
And Tommy/Wilee did all his own riding!
Actually JGL did more of it than you'd expect. One of the hardest working actors IMO.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - archipirata - 11-23-2013
I'm too fat. Probably get wedged between a couple of taxis and end up on youtube.
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - OWC Jamie - 11-23-2013
archipirata wrote:
I'm too fat. Probably get wedged between a couple of taxis and end up on youtube.
Jean-Claude Van Damme wannabe ?
Re: I want to be a big-city bike messenger! - mattkime - 11-23-2013
you guys will love this - http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=0npCFw9TEnA