I scarcely know where to begin with this movie. The various skiing and other athletics shown are top-notch. The composition, cinematography, and editing make you feel like you were there. Everything about this film displays a love of what they do, whether it be the athletes or the production crew, and shows a great deal of humanity and humor in places. Finally, the soundtrack meshes perfectly with the action on the screen. In one scene, the music was so ethereal that I was almost driven to tears, while in others, the driving guitars enhanced the adrenaline rush from the action on the screen. In short, if you're familiar with Warren Miller's body of work, you won't be disappointed, and if you're not, you're in for a real treat. If I had to make one suggestion, it would be that this film be viewed on IMAX, but since I don't even know if it was filmed in that format, the DVD is more than good enough.
