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| Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round [Special Edition] | ![Ewan McGregor And Charley Boorman - Long Way Round [Special Edition]](http://ecx.images-amazon.com/images/I/514DNVD0MML._SL160_.jpg)
 enlarge | Actors: Ewan Mcgregor, Charley Boorman
Studio: EMI
Category: DVD
List Price: £17.99
Buy New: £13.98
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Avg. Customer Rating:  39 reviews
Sales Rank: 126
Format: Box Set, Director's Cut, Pal, Special Edition
Languages: English (Subtitled), English (Original Language)
Rating: Exempt
Running Time: 600 minutes
Number Of Items: 3
Aspect Ratio: 1.78:1
Shipping Weight (lbs): 0.3
Dimensions (in): 7.3 x 5.4 x 0.6
UPC: 094633952294
EAN: 0094633952294
ASIN: B000B5KEEQ
Theatrical Release Date: 2004
Release Date: November 7, 2005
Availability: Usually dispatched within 24 hours
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Amazon.co.uk Review
Long Way Round is a documentary detailing the 20,000-mile motorcycle trip Ewan McGregor took around the world with best friend Charley Boorman over 115 days. Their trip took them from London through locales such as Kazakhstan, Mongolia, Siberia, and Canada, to name a few, before ending in New York. Armed with a cameraman, McGregor and Boorman encounter separation anxiety from their families; a shifty stranger (later revealed to be Mafia) who leads them through winding dark corridors to a posh hotel room; delays at international borders; hosts who offer them animal parts for dinner; injuries, equipment breakdowns, and more. The pair also film their own video diaries, in which they voice concerns and frustrations. The result is an emotional, rich breadth of experiences, from the hardship of logistical setbacks paired with the joy of visiting the children of Chernobyl and encountering hospitable locals who insist on escorting them wherever they go. McGregor and Boorman also make witty emcees, cheerfully upbeat even when they wonder aloud if one of their gun-happy hosts is a psycho murderer. The seven-episode series concludes with their emotional ride into the Big Apple and some surprises for the pair courtesy of the show's producers. Long Way Round may have been an arduous once-in-a-lifetime experience, but you can't help but hope McGregor and Boorman suit up for another road trip someday. -- Ellen A. Kim
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| Customer Reviews: Read 34 more reviews...
 For what it is May 27, 2008
Let's get it straight, this is superstar Ewan McGregor and his lesser known mate making their way around the world on a set route in aid of charity. Nothing bad was going to happen to them aside a falling off or two. It seems some of the people casting bad reviews on here think the program should have being more true to life in respect of what could really happen if two unknowns hoped on a Honda and tried to get around the world. Which is a fair comment.
For me, I see it as Ewan and Charley's world tour through weird, wonderful places and I thoroughly enjoy it. They aren't Bear Grylls! A little disappointed they go from Alaska to NY in five minutes though.
Truly Inspirational February 19, 2008
0 out of 1 found this review helpful
I became hooked instantly on this truly inspirational and once in a lifetime adventure. It makes you realise just how much preparation and endurance a trip like this takes and I would recommend this DVD to anyone who is desperate to travel off the beaten track.
 Dross February 5, 2008
1 out of 12 found this review helpful
An 'adventure' this is not.....instead, I was overwhelmed with a sense of nausia from episode 1, where in preparation the boys biggest problems are that one bike manaufacturer wont sponsor them, so they have to make do with free bikes from BMW instead, poor luvvies, and because they are .incapable of learning first aid they decide to take a doctor with them...what intrepid daring explorers they are.
I think the essence of any 'adventure' documentary is to inspire a sense of admiration and inspiration to the viewer, and this is where this effort fails dismally, because one has no empathy for the duo -instead they come across as spoilt middle class brats having a freeby jaunt.
Maybe I am being unfair, and the other episodes blossom into something close to entertainment, but unfortunately the first 30 minutes have left me cold with no desire to watch a minute more.
I really hope they catch something the travelling doctor cant cure.
Brilliant fun January 14, 2008
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
If you watched Long Way Down on BBC2 awhile ago then you may be slightly put off this, as I was a bit disapointed with LWD, but I took the plunge and bought Long Way Round and am I glad I did. Lots of other reviews give info on it, so just for me to say that it was funny and entertaining and sad at times, the saddest part was the last few episodes as we knew they would soon be finishing. At least we can watch it again, and that I will definately do! Much much better than LWD.
Most addictive telly ever! December 12, 2007
1 out of 1 found this review helpful
I bought this as a pressie for my dad and ended up keeping it! After one "sneak" episode I was hooked. This brilliantly addictive 10-episode DVD is the most captivating, heart-warming, moving series I have seen in years. You really find out who Ewan & Charley are as people and the lands they journey across are not only stunning but brimming with fascinating people and stories. Every single episode had us in laughter and often tears, too. Cannot reccommend highly enough. Looking forward to devouring Long Way Down now!
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