#2
The Fallout 3 By Akraix EntertainmentPresented By Studio 411
Running Time: 45 Minutes, Plus Bonus
The third installment of the Fallout series by Akraix Entertainment is exactly what you'd expect: a complete freestyle extravaganza, typical at times and completely mind-blowing at others. The series is known for its lean toward the freestyle discipline and, in its third release, solidifies its stance. If big tricks and big air are what you crave, this is the video for you. All of the usual freestyle suspects are represented, and the trick level is through the roof. The film starts off on the right foot with a fantastic opening sequence and, more importantly, a fantastic video quality. Fallout 3 was shot entirely in high definition, which makes the action on screen seem as if it's about to spill into your living room. There are moments that grab your attention and refuse to let go. During the Minnesota portion of Steve Weissinger's slow-motion footage is breathtaking. The Akraix crew proves that they're more than just a group of guys with a fancy camera, they're bona fide artists, and the midair point-of-view changes during the Austin Wilson segment prove it. The choice to dedicate entire sections to individual riders is questionable, as the strongest footage is where there's more than one rider involved. For example, the FMX show montage is probably the best and most entertaining part of the film, while the crash segment is by far the scariest and genuinely painful to watch. Stand-out moments abound in this film, and among them is Kolten Bender's 175-foot double; you just have to see it for yourself. The bonus section is where you'll find some of the best variety; the High Lifter Mud Nationals is highly entertaining, while the Bogot, Colombia, footage is downright surprising. The Fallout 3 is a must-have for any freestyle aficionado's collection.
#3
Refuel By Flobber Motion VideoIn Association With H-Bomb Films
Running Time: 54 Minutes
The main difference between Refuel and other films in this piece is that it's 99.9 percent based outside of the United States-Canada to be exact. Shot in HD, the film takes you on a journey through the world of Canadian ATV racing. For Americans, it's a bit hard to follow as the riders aren't exactly familiar, and the lack of subtitled names keeps you wondering who it is you're watching. That's not to say you won't see a few familiar faces; Canadian imports Richard Pelchat and Jasmin Plante have dedicated entire seasons to racing in the U.S. and have become quite familiar to the ATV MX faithful, and the Montreal SX footage is full of Americans, such as Harold Goodman, Shane Hitt, Pat Brown, Cale Downen, Chad Wienen and more. Regardless, it's an entertaining glimpse into another impressive ATV scene outside of our own. Stand-out segments include ATVs on a Snow-X track and the aforementioned Montreal footage (race and freestyle). The soundtrack contains some interesting French Canadian punk rock, as well as the usual hard-core-esque ditties that are expected in an MX film. If you're a true collector, you'll want to pick this one up.