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Special Features
- Behind-the-scenes footage
- Additional air guitar performances
- "Where are they now?" updates
- Deleted scenes
- Theatrical trailer
Editorial Reviews
Amazon.com
Is it a sport? A game? An artform? It may be hard to define, but it's easy to see that air guitar is a lot of fun and immensely entertaining, and so is director Alexandra Lipsitz's Air Guitar Nation, an utterly charming documentary about the young men (and a few women) who in 2003 competed both at home and abroad to determine whose "airness" would rule. Having visited Finland, the longtime home of the World Championship finale (who knew?), the previous year to check out the scene, Kriston Rucker and Cedric Devitt realized that no Americans were included, so they organized the first U.S., er, air-off in New York. It's there that we meet guys who are restaurant managers, software developers, budget analysts, and such in daily life, but who assume names like Air Raid, Krye Tuff, and The Shred when they hit the stage and perform to the music of Motorhead, Judas Priest, Steve Vai, and others while the crowd goes nuts (judges include Tom Morello, who plays real guitar for Rage Against the Machine). Two stars emerge from the pack--David "C-Diddy" Jung (an Exeter-educated actor whose immigrant parents wanted him to be a doctor or lawyer) and Dan "Bjorn Turoque" Crane ("to err is human, but to air guitar is divine")--and we follow them as they head to Oulu, Finland, to take on competitors from all over the globe (more than one of them compares the event to the Olympics). They must first endure Air Guitar Boot Camp, with lessons in "Air Guitar and Groupies" and "Maintaining Your Instrument," but the film takes off when it gets to the competition itself; the performances, all of them about a minute long, are an absolute riot, with all the laughs (intended and otherwise), macho grimacing, and showy moves used by real heavy metal axe-grinders. But while these are basically young folks having a good time, most see air guitar as something, well, transcendent. "It's instant meditation," says one. "It's about freedom to be yourself," adds another. "I'm going to out-weird the world," says C-Diddy. About 40 minutes of bonus material includes deleted scenes and additional performances. --Sam Graham
Product Description
A battle of naked ambition played out on the national and world stage, AIR GUITAR NATION chronicles the birth of the US Air Guitar Championships as legions of aspiring rock stars compete to become the greatest air guitarist in the world. Two would-be rock legends emerge and strum their way towards glory and the coveted national title. Samurai warrior C. Diddy emerges as an early favorite, but his arch nemesis Björn Türoque is not far behind. Will Björn s technical prowess, attitude, and airness be enough to take him to the top, or will C. Diddy conquer all to become America s first supreme being of air guitar?
OVER 60 Minutes of Bonuses Including: Behind-the-Scenes Footage; Additional Air Guitar Performances; Where Are They Now Updates; Deleted Scenes; Theatrical Trailer; 5.1 Surround Sound; And More!
OVER 60 Minutes of Bonuses Including: Behind-the-Scenes Footage; Additional Air Guitar Performances; Where Are They Now Updates; Deleted Scenes; Theatrical Trailer; 5.1 Surround Sound; And More!
Customer Reviews
Most Helpful Customer Reviews
5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
By Robin B.
Format:DVD
Because it's different, uninhibited, energetic, and most importantly incredibly funny, a film that completely draws you into itself for a few hours...but then the films over and you wish it would have gone on forever.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Anyone who is a fan of rock music will appreciate this documentary about the World Air Guitar Championships. It is very funny and it benefits from having a lot of great new and classic rock songs in the soundtrack. When the lights came up at the end, someone next to me said, "It's right up there with 'Spinal Tap'!" I would agree .
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By Jon Huck
Format:DVD
I loved this movie.
It was entertaining, funny and has a great narrative that is suprisingly suspenseful for a such
a goofball subject.
...and who can argue with the underlying message of peace on earth through air guitar.
This is highly recommended. I give it three thumbs up!
It was entertaining, funny and has a great narrative that is suprisingly suspenseful for a such
a goofball subject.
...and who can argue with the underlying message of peace on earth through air guitar.
This is highly recommended. I give it three thumbs up!
Most Recent Customer Reviews
5.0 out of 5 stars
It takes you 'round corners.....
The movie begins, and you're chuckling. Half-way through, you're in disbelief. By the end, you're standing in your living room cheering for C Diddy. Loved it. Read more
Published 22 days ago by Katherine Wellert
4.0 out of 5 stars
Who needs a guitar?
Solid movie all the way though. A bit awkward at times but what else would you expect from a movie about air guitars? Very cool and well done.
Published 2 months ago by jbalge
5.0 out of 5 stars
So Rockin' Good
This movie is fantastic. In some ways the directors are really lucky in that you wouldn't believe the story unless you saw it yourself. Read more
Published 13 months ago by R. Hirson
5.0 out of 5 stars
amazing
I just watched this movie the other day, and let me just say that it was amazing and funny. everyone should check it out
Published 17 months ago by Sophie J. Gagnon
5.0 out of 5 stars
Awesomeness personified
If you're under 60, you've played air guitar at some point in your life - and not just as a child. Even Mr. Bigtime Lawyer or Dr. Read more
Published 21 months ago by Daniel Jolley
4.0 out of 5 stars
Air Guitar Nation - Amazon Online Instant Video
I thought this "rockumentary" was great. It was a great look at a unique culture, and had a feel good ending.
Published 23 months ago by Steve K.
5.0 out of 5 stars
To err is human, but to air guitar is divine. - Bjorn Turoque
Since there has been rock n' roll, there has been air guitar. For decades, air guitar was something that you did behind a locked, closed door. Read more
Published on August 22, 2010 by stoic
5.0 out of 5 stars
Roxy Rocks
This DVD is a fascinating insight into a truely amazing musical competition. I particularly enjoyed the performance of Roxy McStagger from Australia and believe he was the true... Read more
Published on November 23, 2009 by M. Hadfield
5.0 out of 5 stars
Fantastic
Air Guitar Nation is an excellent step for anyone understand why air guitar is a form of art.
Beautiful. I strongly recommend.
Fausto "Mr. Read more
Beautiful. I strongly recommend.
Fausto "Mr. Read more
Published on October 16, 2009 by Fausto Carraro
4.0 out of 5 stars
Air It Out
Light as air and undeniably silly but as fun as the title implies.I knew close to nothing about the subject beforehand and as much as I need to know afterwards. Read more
Published on July 16, 2009 by Diana L. Mercer
