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Thrill Ride - The Science of Fun (Large Format) [VHS]
 
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Thrill Ride - The Science of Fun (Large Format) [VHS] (1997)

Starring: Paul Harper, Cassandra Peterson Director: Ben Stassen Rating: G (General Audience) Format: VHS Tape
3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)


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Product Details

  • Actors: Paul Harper, Cassandra Peterson, Harry Shearer, Neil Armstrong
  • Directors: Ben Stassen
  • Format: Closed-captioned, Color, NTSC
  • Language: English
  • Rating: G (General Audience)
  • Number of tapes: 1
  • Studio: Sony Pictures
  • VHS Release Date: June 30, 1998
  • Run Time: 45 minutes
  • Average Customer Review: 3.1 out of 5 stars See all reviews (9 customer reviews)
  • ASIN: 0767810627
  • Amazon.com Sales Rank: #52,616 in Video (See Bestsellers in Video)

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Ever since a daring fellow in France constructed the first rudimentary roller coaster nearly 200 years ago, people have eagerly sought thrills and chills on the most frightening rides they could find. Featured in this video are the royalty of today's white-knuckle adventure rides, including high-tech roller coasters in Tampa's Busch Gardens and the Big Shot ride in Las Vegas which magnifies its intensity by being perched atop a skyscraper. Originally filmed in 70mm, the footage of the rides is intense even on the small screen. But the video loses velocity during segments explaining how the technology of thrill rides has merged with movie special effects, and the video never fully recovers from the uneven pacing. The material covered is consistently interesting, but there's no escaping the reality that explanations of how rides are conceived are no substitute for the fun of the rides themselves. But if the video never fully lives up to the promise of its first several minutes, there are still scenes in the video that are heart-stopping, and it does provide an entertaining look at the science of thrill rides. --Robert J. McNamara

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12 of 13 people found the following review helpful:
2.0 out of 5 stars Not very thrilling, September 2, 2000
By Joe Campbell (Goodwater, AL USA) - See all my reviews
This was my first rollercoaster DVD purchase and I am terribly disappointed. I was expecting more "front-seat" coaster rides. I am afraid now to purchase other simular titles. I would prefer no sound other than actual effects of track noise and rider whoops, screams and yells.
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9 of 10 people found the following review helpful:
1.0 out of 5 stars Boring, January 30, 1999
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Buy one or all of the videos from the Thrill Rides box set instead of this selection. The video centers more on simulator attractions than "regular" thrill rides, which, in my opinion, isn't exciting unless your couch at home is moving violently like a simulator itself. You learn more about the science AND history of thrill rides in the previously noted video set as opposed to "The Science of Fun."
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1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:
4.0 out of 5 stars GREAT!, April 5, 2002
A Kid's Review
This movie was great but not really about roller coasters. They were more focused on simulators and computerized graphics.It is probably alot more thrilling to see in the Omni Theatre.All in all,it is a fun and interesting movie to watch.
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5.0 out of 5 stars Great fun to be learned by all!
Thrill Ride is educational, while still living up to its name. Having enjoyed this while it was in IMAX theaters, I was extremely excited to see it on the small screen. Read more
Published on May 12, 2007 by J. Daniel Eastham

4.0 out of 5 stars Roller cosster Expirience...
A Very nice experience for those who love roller coasters with explanation of the "fun" idea. You'll find here some of the best roller coaster in the world and even experience a... Read more
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5.0 out of 5 stars Media Tech for Students and ahem Older Community
Just saw this on video from library and ordered DVD from Amazon. The best media experiences lately both entertain and educate, if subtly. Read more
Published on May 13, 2004 by James Neville

1.0 out of 5 stars Fabulous Movie
This is a fabulous IMAX movie about Motion Simulators. It would be of great interest to those who do 3D Computer Graphics programming, and looking for some great project idea for... Read more
Published on July 22, 2003 by Sohan Rashmi Ranjan

1.0 out of 5 stars An uninteresting disappointment
Thrill Ride The Science of Fun is a movie made for the IMAX theater, focusing on thrill rides. This is a boring, uninteresting film that gives a one-sided view of today's thrill... Read more
Published on February 26, 2003 by Coaster Enthusiast

5.0 out of 5 stars GREAT FILM
This is a great IMAX film and on video its just as exciting since it contains clips from some of my favorite ride film like Back to The Future the Ride and Superstition. Read more
Published on March 28, 2000 by M. Markovich

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