5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
So many positives, but one big negative, September 14, 2006
This review is from: Red Bull BC One: Berlin 2005 Breakdancing Championship (DVD)
I have been waiting for this dvd since i saw the trailer and battle footage on youtube, and now over a year later the event is finally available. This in my opinion is the definative 1 on 1 bboy event of the year, bringing together some of the worlds top talent. Granted there are some editing problem, one of Hong10's signature moves isn't caught in his first battle with Moy (but if you go to the slow motion featurette you see it in all its illmatic glory) The single biggest flaw on this dvd is the original music is dubbed over by tracks from Dj Ace, who actually DJ'ed the event. It does suck and i hope there is an explanation as to why (i am guessing maybe they/Red Bull were not able to get the rights to the songs)but it is somewhat bearable. I also hope that this will mean the 2004 event will be on dvd soon, hopefully with its original music intact. Along with the new music there is a major flub during Storms set between the semi and final rounds. The screen goes white for a second and cuts to a front shot of Storm and a set worker using clappers to start the scene, I don't know how this got past the people who made this, its not like they had to rush, the event is over a year old. Regardless of the flaws this dvd is a must own, its that good.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
5.0 out of 5 stars
Well done compilation, March 28, 2007
This review is from: Red Bull BC One: Berlin 2005 Breakdancing Championship (DVD)
I'm a bboy and i bought this dvd to learn more about the best breakers around today and it was really tight. The battles are great and the DVD is well done like the interface and everything. The special features are nice too. It also lets you see and hear the bboys more closely. The only downside for me was the music because it's not really break beats but is still not bad at all so it deserves a 5. If your thinking about buying it do it.
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars
Far from perfect, but still bloody awesome., January 15, 2007
This review is from: Red Bull BC One: Berlin 2005 Breakdancing Championship (DVD)
Positives: This DVD showcases some of the most talented B-Boys in the world today. As a newcomer to the B-Boy scene, I'm constantly inspired by the level of skill demonstrated on this DVD. Cinematography is really nicely done, the B-Boys are filmed from a lower angle and it gives you that feeling of awe when you watch the dancers perform on stage. You simply have to check out the slow motion sequence in the bonus menu. Very nice.
Negatives: I was disappointed when I found out that the DVD would not be playing the actual music that was being played during the competition. The music they replaced the original soundtrack with is basically hit and miss. Hit in some places, miss in others. Some editing choices need to be questioned, such as the unnecessary cuts showing the audience reacting when we would be better served with just keeping the focus only on the B-Boys themselves. The chapter selection screen could've used some additional work, I would've liked to have had access to the individual battles instead of having to fast forward through them because I'm only allowed to choose rounds, ie. semi-finals, quarter finals, finals, etc..
The verdict...
Despite the amount of negatives, the positives still outway them. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anybody, whether they be B-Boying or not. The breakdancing in this DVD is high level stuff, stuff I could only dream of doing. Highly entertaining and still enjoyable. Like I said, it's not perfect, but it's bloody awesome. I can't wait for the 2006 DVD to come out. Hopefully soon.
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