Velocity II
Released by RS Films
-5 Stars-
Velocity; \və-ˈlä-sə-tē, -ˈläs-tē\
Function: noun
Meaning: quickness of motion : speed
The release of Velocity II by young Filmmaker Robb Swiatek may have gotten by you if you are not lucky enough to be around the New England MX scene. One thing is for sure, miss out on picking up this excellent study of a season in the life of some of the northeast’s best riders and you will be the one who is left behind. From the opening scenes of frosty winter weather sending the serious riders southward in search of softer dirt till the ending sequences, back in the dead of winter at the Boo Koo US Open of Arenacross Velocity II brings home the heart and soul of why Motocross gets in your blood.
The release of Velocity II by young Filmmaker Robb Swiatek may have gotten by you if you are not lucky enough to be around the New England MX scene. One thing is for sure, miss out on picking up this excellent study of a season in the life of some of the northeast’s best riders and you will be the one who is left behind. From the opening scenes of frosty winter weather sending the serious riders southward in search of softer dirt till the ending sequences, back in the dead of winter at the Boo Koo US Open of Arenacross Velocity II brings home the heart and soul of why Motocross gets in your blood.
Swiatek, or “Robo Robb” as he has been referred to during his tenure as one of the tireless shooters for last seasons Racer X Motocross.com shows spreads the focus wide on this release. Shifting through the gears at local NESC races to sessions with veteran riders like John Dowd and Tony Lorusso, showcasing the pressure cooker of the New England Regional Championship and the craziness of the Transworld MX Masters of Mini events. What really shines through in this film is the grassroots of families that have raced for generations and riders who do it just for the love of the sport.
So what separates this film from the myriad of other offerings cropping up now that everyone has a video camera and a computer editing program?
The film is beautifully shot throughout, paired with an excellent but unobtrusive soundtrack and it really brings out the dedication that both the riders and filmmaker have for their craft. There is a balanced mix of riding and interviews that paces the film well and keeps the viewer interested and engaged throughout the entire 80 minutes.
I think what I like best is the films ability to show the human side of the riders, the work, dedication and effort it takes along with the silliness and fun without ever declining into the “Jackass on wheels” format that so many new films have a tendency to.
Superbly shot and edited with the focus squarely on the subject at hand Velocity II puts RS Film and Robb Swiatek firmly into the same realm of industry standards like Troy Adamitis and gets a Five out of Five stars on my scale.
Velocity II is available for sale online, purchase and preview clips at;
http://www.videoxsports.com/velocityii.html
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