Well I went and saw Torque today and have to admit that I liked it better than Biker Boyz for sure. Yet on the other side of the coin it was still way out there on alot of the stuff in the movie.
If you pay attention at the end of the opening scene when they blow by the street sign and it's spinning, the words 'CARS SUCK' is being displayed by the spinning sign! ;D I also noticed on the leathers of the lead female character that she has a WERA patch sewn onto the shoulder, didn't notice that till the female motorcycle ballet at the end of the show. Also noticed that the bikes that are used to shoot the scenes that are off road appear to be some type of dual sport bike or MX bike with crotch rocket body work on them, very noticeable by the stance of the bike and the speeds while traveling off road. The last 1/4 or so of the movie is way out there on believability of the motorcycle action.
Something else was the number of 'Champion' spark plug patches, advertisements, and tattoos that were constantly littering the movie. Does anybody actually use those in their motorcycle?
But after all it was a movie and people want to see wild stuff more than actual stunts nowadays, so more power to 'em! In my opinion it's worth renting the movie when it comes out, and worth going to the matinee showing at the theater. :)
you pay to see the movie torque??? wow ;D you must have a bad day lol haha :D :D
I saw it. It was a two hour long Mountain Dew comercial. Laughed my ass off through the entire film. I did notice the switch to rain tires for the off road sections. Better choice than the Mission Impossible 2 sudden swap to off road rubber. Fun movie...leave reality at the door and suspend your disbelief.
Reminds me of the write up a critic did of the last J-low romance movie...
"It was so bad I had to see it again to make sure Madonna wasn't in it". I haven't seen it yet but plan to rent it and Biker Boyz some time just to see what all the fuss is about. If you've never seen "Born to Ride" with John Stamos, it's worth renting. It's befinetly a "B" movie but he does all his own stunts on some old (1930's) Harley WL flatheads.
QuoteSomething else was the number of 'Champion' spark plug patches, advertisements, and tattoos that were constantly littering the movie. Does anybody actually use those in their motorcycle?
I can't remember ever seeing Champion plugs in a bike and I've owned *alot* of old stuff, only lawn mowers & maybe in my 1940 Dodge...
Believe it or not, Ducatis come with champion plugs. How long they stay in is a different story but I am looking at a poster with champion stickers on Bostrom's and Bayliss' 2001 superbikes. But still, it is rare to seem them anywhere else. :P : :D ???
Not to offend anybody, but that movie was complete crap. All of the off-road scene were filmed with dirt bikes covered with bad replica fairings. That RC51 looked horrible. The long forks were a dead giveaway the first time they showed them. The only good scene was opening canyon shot, everything after that sucked.
I thought I saw a WERA patch in the commercial. They never played that one again, so I wasn't sure. Also, I noticed everyones leather's seemed to fit like a second skin, while standing up. :o All of you know that you wouldn't be able swing a leg over, never mind crashing. (Oh my aching b*lls). Also, if anyone's butt looked good, they were definitely hollywood made leathers. Having been a costume designer, I would have at least researched to make sure the patches were authentic. Geez, not like there are any tracks in California or anything. Or video games. Or televised events. OK...now you know why I'm not going to waste my money. :P
I almost got sick. With the exception of the opening scene, the entire movie was a waste of an hour and a half of my life that I will never get back. Had I not had people riding with me I would have walked out. Lets see.... they completely insult almost every aspect of riding one of these beautirul machines, they had to throw in a wanna be nascrap car, have a hummer trying to chase both of them (and crush an exotic) and worst of all "sword fighting" with bikes. Anyone who wants to see this, even for curiosity, should not even bother.
I must say the stand up at over a $1.40 :o really impressed me but the bolt sticking out of the knee puck almost scared me. Overall it was a good flick.
I'm never going to watch this movie just like I'll never watch Biker Boyz. Those idiots aren't getting a penny of mine for putting out that crap. On the other hand, I'm thinking about buying the RC from the movie: http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&category=50006&item=2455422766
I mean, it is "one of the fastest bikes ever built" right? :-X
now is that RC-51 the on or off road version?
Depending, it may be one of the fastest Sportbikes made.. in the dirt that is. ;D
How about an "Aprilia"
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item=2455414143&category=6711
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BWAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHAHA!!!
I've had a rough few weeks at work, and I needed a good laugh. Torque was just the ticket!
I really liked it, but that probably has to do with the fact that I walked through the door expecting a steaming pile of doggie doo, and therefore wasn't disappointed. In the whole "Fast and Furious, Biker Boyz" genre, this movie was more watchable than most. There was a lot riding in that movie that was purely computer-generated bull. It actually made the "Mission Impossible" chase look believable. But you absolutely have to go into the movie with the attitude that you're going to see pure fantasy. This really isn't an impossible attitude to have. Without it, James Bond movies wouldn't be any fun either.
I loved it when the hero had to ride back to LA with all the cops looking for him, so he said "I live my life a quarter mile at a time." His girlfriend rolls her eyes and says, "That line is such bull$hit!" Oh man, I nearly fell out of my seat!
Hey, was I the only one who thought that the "Bad" biker chick reminded me a lot of someone us midwest guys all know and love? ;D
QuoteHey, was I the only one who thought that the "Bad" biker chick reminded me a lot of someone us midwest guys all know and love? ;D
Do you mean Kevin Clark? ;D
Rick
QuoteHey, was I the only one who thought that the "Bad" biker chick reminded me a lot of someone us midwest guys all know and love?
I was thinking the same thing. For a moment I thought she was working on new sponsorship.
QuoteHey, was I the only one who thought that the "Bad" biker chick reminded me a lot of someone us midwest guys all know and love? ;D
who would that be? :)
I gotta get her computer fixed so she can start responding to all this smack! ::) ;) ;D
okay now I know who they're talking about. Must be the pretty gal on the 66 bike. ;)
Dawn, MAYBE???
and just to chime in on the movie....
Are not all movies fiction???
the James Bond reference is what I was looking for...
I respect everyones opinion, and mine is seeming to be quite diff...
I think the reality is that if we made a movie, it would be alot like a race... pretty boring to even some of us...
I'm trying to say that of movies all together, I'd rather see some computer generated race/chase scense over some ........ (fill in the blanks)
what kind of movies do you like? drama? love stories? scientific?
But I DO think that MAYBE we should get together and make OUR OWN MOVIE!!! show em how it should go!!!
anybody got ANY experience??
I liked both movies......... but because I give major credit to whoever puts bikes on screen!
guess I'm partial...
tho, Biker Boys had TOO much story, and not enuff BIKES!!!
kinda the same for Torque, but not as bad... decent time for the bikes... but I need MORE BIKE RIDING!!!
ya kno wutt I mean???
I can say the movie was entertaining, but the acting and the talk about the sprocket to chain identification was just far fetched.
Ice Cube definitely over did it. He was definitely not a "Larry" Fishburne. He should have just been himself.
I don't mind 007 style stunts and fantasy, just blend it into reality more. For the real rider, let alone, real racer, when they took the sport bikes off road, that was more than just unbelievable. That girl-girl fight scene was just too long. I actually thought it was an advertisement for Mountain Dew and Pepsi. Ya know, got to get the sponsors some pub.
I just think that if no one is going make a more realistic movie about sportbike, sportbike riding, or the sportbike lifestyle, then the public will lose interest, then no else is even going to attempt to make another movie.
Some of the best motorcycling I've have seen in recent movies was in the Matrix 2. Long ago, I would say Tron was the ultimate fantasy.
There's got to be a way to be realistic/fantasy with a good plot and acting. Maybe it will only fit into a film festival environment, but that's fine with me.
Blah...blah...blah...
QuoteBut I DO think that MAYBE we should get together and make OUR OWN MOVIE!!! show em how it should go!!!
anybody got ANY experience??
Make a movie? ;D ;D ;D What kind? :o
Quote Make a movie? ;D ;D ;D What kind? :o
The kind with the chika chika bow wow music in it.
lets take sugg's...
anybody???
and, yes...
chicka's are GOOD 8)
and bikes!!!!
but I'll take "redline" sounds over music...
maybe background music to the motor noises...
lots of motor noises...
maybe even some overheated motor breakdown sounds...
need some top shelf Uhm... Umbrella chicka's...
;D
mm hm...
I'll write the screenplay. My novel is coming along, but it took a hit when Laura bought us a playstation...
Unfortunately, all the umbrella girl stuff would have to be background shots if the movie were based on my book. I do a great job writing about racing, but not so good when it comes to writing about sex. They all say you should write about what you know... :-[
uhhh... huh hu hu ..... hu hu..
I could uhhh do some sex scenes... uh, write some
sex scenes..huh huh..
Ive seen a lot of sex scenes.... ;D
SHUT UP BEAVIS!!!
:)
Quoteokay now I know who they're talking about. Must be the pretty gal on the 66 bike. ;)
Is this pretty gal going to be racing with us this year?? :o
Like an early-spring tropical influx she blows in, makes us all hot, then moves on. You can't predict her, but you've gotta luv her...
QuoteDawn, MAYBE???
NO NO NO!!! I thought we had this all straight! Dawn is Xena, Warrior Princess!
God, Ike! Pay attention!
I know of two stunt crews in my bike club..that have written taped and produced theeir own dvd's with some success. If anything a documentary
:-[
DOH!, :-X
QuoteDo you mean Kevin Clark? ;D
Rick
Very funny.....NOT! :P ;D
Nothing tropical about Kevin, he just blows! ;D ;D ;D