How do you recognize really cool, hip new-school pros? Right, they play indoor soccer in RedBull jerseys with winter hats and headbands! At least that's how some of the riders in Rage Film Production's latest ski flick Pretty Good present themselves. However, this film shows more clearly than most others in this genre that the new-school head-nodder faction can not only present themselves in Brooklyn gangsta style, but also as completely "normal" stoked athletes of a young trend sport.
Instead of a scary gangster attitude, Pretty Good focuses on the sporty aspect of new school skiing. Urban rails in all variations, backcountry kickers and an amazing eye for the beauty of nature and inner-city reality characterize the film.
Of course, rails and kickers are the main elements of this newschool flick. However, the backcountry segments and especially some powder nightshoots provide a refreshing change of pace.
It's a shame that the film is structured according to the different locations. The individual segments are not particularly well coordinated and even the most hardened head-nodder will eventually get bored of being presented with the same obstacle exactly 28 times in a row. Although some imaginative and sometimes impressive locations were chosen, their absolute number is simply too small.
Conclusion
All in all, a mixed new school film. Relaxed music and (almost) attitude-free newschoolers contrast with a lengthy overall cut. This, or at least a similar definition of mediocrity,
Film length: 45 minutes
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Price: 28.90 euros