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Summary: MEDIOCRE FILLER SCORE + AMATEUR FOOTAGE = FALLS FAR THIN
Review: ... The multiple-angle-of-choice features could've been a whole lot better, at least on ALL coasters, since some videos are as thrilling as watching an old third rate film on an old videotape, only more DULL. (Viper's footage is seriously mediocre compared to Great White and Timberwolf on Vol. 2.) And where's Millennium Force at Cedar Point? There could've just been a re-issue of the volumes of the past, with frequent up-to-date info (though Vol. 1 features the World Trade Towers, and they should be chopped off the video since both towers tumbled to the ground.) instead of recycled footage from volume 1. At least the cheesy computer-animated gray-screen ride videos of the past weren't featured here.Most of this video is just cheap dreck. Could've been much better with a higher budget.
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Summary: MEDIOCRE FILLER SCORE + AMATEUR FOOTAGE = FALLS FAR THIN
Review: ... The multiple-angle-of-choice features could've been a whole lot better, at least on ALL coasters, since some videos are as thrilling as watching an old third rate film on an old videotape, only more DULL. (Viper's footage is seriously mediocre compared to Great White and Timberwolf on Vol. 2.) And where's Millennium Force at Cedar Point? There could've just been a re-issue of the volumes of the past, with frequent up-to-date info (though Vol. 1 features the World Trade Towers, and they should be chopped off the video since both towers tumbled to the ground.) instead of recycled footage from volume 1. At least the cheesy computer-animated gray-screen ride videos of the past weren't featured here. Most of this video is just cheap dreck. Could've been much better with a higher budget.
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Summary: Reliving my Coaster Summer!
Review: Being from New Zealand, rarely do we have the pleasure of riding such awesome Rollercoasters as those listed on this DVD. This Summer, I had the pleasure of holidaying in LA and Orlando, spending much time at parks like Six Flags Magic Mountain, Orlando's Islands of Adventure and Busch Gardens in Tampa Bay. This DVD had all the great Coasters I had ridden: Dueling Dragons, Hulk, Gwazi, Ghostrider, Riddler's Revenge and Superman: The Escape. It was easy to show my Friends all the great rides I had been on and by utilising the Multiple angle feature, I could show them different POVs (Points of View) in sync with the photos I had taken at each Park/Ride. From a personal standpoint, I enjoyed the interviews explaining unique features of a particular Park/Ride especially the one with Universal's Islands of Adventure team. I would love to see more this 'Behind-the-ride' or 'Making-of-the-ride' stuff included in future releases. Most of my letdowns have been noted in other reviews; Only one side of Gwazi and Dueling Dragons (Fire) is shown (This not entirely true, Front POV is Fire but the People riding in Angle 1 and 3 are on Ice) Medusa is TOO fast and as mentioned a promo film from Six Flags. I also believe Superman: The Escape and Magnum XL-200 are 'recycled' footage. Why? No Goliath or Millennium Force in the background of their respected parks. OK so I'm being pedantic, but I believe the Riddler's Revenge footage has been cut down in all Angles so you get about 75% of the full ride. Another Pet peeve of mine is the sheer fact that Angle 2 (Front car POV) sometimes switches between Front POV, Side POV and sometimes 'look back' POV to the people on Board. This is most obvious on the Apollo's Chariot footage which really distract from what would be an otherwise great ride footage. I liked the music as it often set the mood and pace of the ride video but as other have suggested, I would love to see this as an optional soundtrack. So to sum it all up: Negatives: Inconsistent POVs, Recycled Footage, Some incomplete or distorted (Medusa) ride footage Pluses: Multiple angles, Insights to Parks and Rides, Best collection of Parks and Coasters on a single DVD Needed Improvements: Show both sides of a Duel track Coaster, Make the Music soundtrack optional, More behind the scenes look at the highlighted Coasters. I highly recommend this to all Coasters enthusiasts and look forward to purchasing future releases.
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Summary: Rollercoaster fever!
Review: Finally a rollercoaster documentery with old AND new scream machines! This DVD is PACKED with incredible thrill rides from the beloved Magnum XL-200 to the brand new scream machines never before captured on video or DVD such as Superman Ride of Steel. Included on this DVD is a selection of rollercoasters from around the country, including: Incredible Hulk, Dueling Dragons, Gwazi, Medusa, Apollo's Chariot, Alpengeist, Twister, Great Bear, Riddler's Revenge, Superman: The Escape, Volcano: The Blast Coaster, Raging Bull, Viper at Six Flags Great Adventure, Joker's Jinx, Ghost Rider, Superman Ride of Steel, Steel Phantom, Magnum XL-200, Desperado, and Coney Island Cyclone! An INCREDIBLE selection! Also included is a special feature that has a view on the worlds first and only water coaster (Buzz Saw Falls). Not only does this incredible DVD have great coaster choices, it also has the best selection of special features. It has it all from history lessons on certain parks, a very cool "angle feature" on practially every ride! Some interviews with park owners AND designers (including the very cool people who brought us Islands of Adventure!). This DVD also has its own personal soundtrack! The first i know of. Finally this is a perfect DVD for anyone (not just coaster fanaticts!). It has interesting footage and uses sound systems to its fullest (especial the DTS)! So this is definatly a MUST have for ANY coaster fanatic AND anyone looking for a GREAT DVD!
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Summary: This Is the Best Coaster DVD ever
Review: I found this dvd the best rollercoaster movie I have ever seen.It has lots of features. 3 diffrent angle views. Lots of good coasters. Hulk, Dueling Dragons, Raging Bull, Viper (SFGAm), Medusa, Superman the Escape, Riddlers Revenge, Jokers Jinxs, Volcaneo the blast Coaster, Magnum XL 200, Coney Islands Cyclone, Ghostrider, Desparado, Great Bear. Just to name a few. I would recommend buying this if you really love coasters.
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Summary: Disappointment
Review: I purchased this DVD because of it's features listed in the technical information sheet. As a Home Theater Salesman in Australia, good dts software is hard to come by, but very necessary. Non-violent, but yet exciting dts scenes that can be demonstrated to the average family are hard to find, especially ones with dramatic flucuations in dynamics etc. This DVD promised everything; dts; multi angle; interactive menus, etc. While the multi angle feature on this title is excellent for demo, the soundtrack itself is hopeless. The dominant sound is music in dts, and not rollercoaster sound effects as I had hoped. I'm hoping that if a second disc is made, there is an option to remove the music in the sound option menu.
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Summary: america's greatest rollercoaster thrills the ultimate scream
Review: I wish they would of stuck to the previous format, with the front seat ride feature. I wish I wouldn't of bought it, but i'll keep it. John H
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Summary: america's greatest rollercoaster thrills the ultimate scream
Review: I wish they would of stuck to the previous format, with the front seat ride feature. I wish I wouldn't of bought it, but i'll keep it. John H
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Summary: Greatest Roller Coaster Movie Ever
Review: Of all the Roller Coaster Videos and DVD's that I've seen, this has to be one of the best. This video includes great footage of every coaster and some POV shots. That is one of the things that makes me happy. I find the new Roller Coaster videos better becasue they include the newest Roller Coasters. This DVD includes both of the Coasters at Islands of Adventures, Gwazi from Busch Gardens, Volcano from Paramounts Kngs Dominion, Joker's Jinx, Appolos Chariot, Superman-The Ride of Steel, and Superman-The Escape and Riddler's Revenge from Magic Mountain. This movie also includes a few more. Definetly get this movie!
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Summary: Greatest Roller Coaster Movie Ever
Review: Of all the Roller Coaster Videos and DVD's that I've seen, this has to be one of the best. This video includes great footage of every coaster and some POV shots. That is one of the things that makes me happy. I find the new Roller Coaster videos better becasue they include the newest Roller Coasters. This DVD includes both of the Coasters at Islands of Adventures, Gwazi from Busch Gardens, Volcano from Paramounts Kngs Dominion, Joker's Jinx, Appolos Chariot, Superman-The Ride of Steel, and Superman-The Escape and Riddler's Revenge from Magic Mountain. This movie also includes a few more. Definetly get this movie!
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