A tree is set alight to perhaps shed more light on the darkness, or the MSP crew want to protect the North American forests from bark beetles? Since both seem rather absurd to me, there's only one thing left to say: pointless action! That concludes the worst contribution in this year's MSP strip.
Overall, the film does not reach the level of earlier MSP productions, but they have once again succeeded in doing a good job. It is pointless to talk about the camera work and the editing, as these are, as usual, flawless. The choice of music is interesting: Ennio Morricone hand in hand with Phil Collins or The Who say hello to Pennywise. It's a colorful mix full of classics. Only hip hop is a little neglected, but this is more due to the fact that the film has less park content this time.
The opening is performed by 16-year-old Sean Pettit. He goes to work fearlessly and with rubber bones. He transforms both his Alaska lines and "normal" terrain into a wonderful playground with his riding style: definitely a highlight! This is followed by parts from the usual MSP suspects such as: Ingrid Backstrom, Mike Douglas, Eric Hjorleifson, Hugo Harrison, a strongly "hitting" Henrik Windstedt who is in no way inferior to race ace Daron Rhalves. Michelle Parker can be admired in the park and Mr. Bushfield once again throws himself into various flowing waters in freezing temperatures. This time, Chris Davenport is not on the Matterhorn in earn-your-turn style, but is flying around AK and conjuring up some beautiful lines. Last but not least - and this is one of the main reasons to see this movie - the Shane McConkey farewell part closes this year's MSP opus. Not too melancholy but emotional, this retrospective shows a little of everything McConkey has meant to the ski world. The fatal Ski-BASE accident in the Dolomites is only briefly touched on. JT Holmes puts the part in the right light with just a few lines and the McConkey fairy tale can begin. YES! you laugh at all the scenes you see, but one thing is clear at the end. Shane is gone. RIP!
Conclusion
From Matchstick Productions you are used to first-class skiporn and that's what you want. This time there is no 100%, but I would still buy the movie.
Film length: 76 minutes
Bonus: Not insane, but at least another 14 minutes.
Price: 29.99 euros