ScoobyMint Disappointment for a huge fan!

Kodie Bird True to its essence, the characters remain on the same line and manage to entertain the viewer, each highlighting their own distinctive qualities or touches.

Michelle Ridley The movie is wonderful and true, an act of love in all its contradictions and complexity

Jenni Devyn Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

vlntryst A pretty decent film, though felt a good deal longer than it was. Pronounced American bias. Also the conspicuous omission of the daredevil/freestyle riding trades in thoroughness for a family friendly/safety first emphasis. (We're the nicest people...) I wonder how many riders out there got the urge after watching Evil Knievel (my inspiration!), The Wild One, Easy Rider, or the modern evolution of freestyle motocross? Ironically it's the extreme riders that have always drawn the crowds and attention. You know, the ne'er do well's giving the sport/recreation a bad image. That was the party line from all the manufacturer sponsored teams back in the day. Seemed to me the film makers also believe that going to extremes withing the framework of rules set down by some governing body or under proper supervision are acceptable. But complete freedom of expression? Well, that's taking a good idea just a little too far.Overall score 5/10.

El_Jefe ...because it's almost entirely in slow-motion. Seriously. Someone got hold of a high speed camera and proceeded to abuse it. Aside from the rapid-cutting, sporadic interview shots, the whole thing is in slow motion.I don't know who these people are. I don't agree with their statements (e.g. "it's every racer's dream to be on the banks at Daytona" no it isn't). I don't particularly care about their personal story. I don't care about the company they're pimping or about how important God, the military, or their families are to them. Actually, I take that back, the bit with Ted Simon of Jupiter's Travels was pretty good, up until they dubbed in the sound of a two stroke engine while showing a 4-stroke KTM.Skip this and go watch On Any Sunday instead. And maybe Faster.

bsa441 Just saw "Why We Ride", and while it was entertaining, it isn't a great movie. For one thing, although it does show the passion that many motorcycle riders feel, the emphasis gets a bit overwhelming. I think the film takes itself too seriously, especially with music intended to add gravitas to the interviews. It seems like the producers missed the "having fun" aspect of riding in large part, which is so evident in "On Any Sunday".Another problem with the film is that it didn't spend enough time on each area of riding, and tries to show too many types activities and riding styles, to the point that just as you are starting to say "that's cool ..." it's on to another topic.A third issue is that too much prior knowledge on the part of the viewers has been assumed by the film-makers. For example, unless you know who Mert Lawill is, and already know his involvement with making a handle-bar grip for amputees, it's extremely easy to miss the importance of what he has done. Also, the interviewees are unnamed until the end of the film. Sure, most of the riders in our audience knew a few people, but most of us were wondering who they were, and why they were being interviewed.We watched this film in a group of riders and non-riders. For the most part, this film just confirmed the feelings of the rides, but didn't really make the non-riders want to try motorcycles. It might not be fair to compare it to "On Any Sunday", but the comparison is inevitable. "On Any Sunday" makes most people want to at least investigate riding a bit more, just as "The Endless Summer" makes people want to go to the beach and think maybe they can surf, too."Why We Ride" is entertaining for riders, but it's not going to convince anyone to go out and get on a bike.

Jeffrey Degracia I just saw the 2nd ever screening of Why We Ride at the 2013 AIMExpo in Orlando, FL. Been riding motorcycles since 1988 and this film captured the varied reasons, emotions and images that have made me a 2-wheel fanatic/addict. The film covers the unique American experience of moto- culture and its history. The interview excerpts, historic images/footage and bespoke footage are edited so well that the stories are riveting. Truly historic figures and events in the evolution of motorcycling are featured and watching it on the big screen with an almost IMAX-grade sound system made you feel as if you were on and in the rides and races. I was so glad that I rode my 1199 Panigale to the event, because I wanted to ride so badly after seeing this! If you have even a passing interest in motorcycles, you owe it to yourself to watch this film. Bring a non- believer with you, the film is so strong it just might make them a convert!