Product: Red Bull BC One: Berlin 2005 Breakdancing Championship (2006)
Rating: 4.0
Far from perfect, but still bloody awesome.
Positives: This DVD showcases some of the most talented B-Boys in the world today. As a newcomer to the B-Boy scene, I'm constantly inspired by the level of skill demonstrated on this DVD. Cinematography is really nicely done, the B-Boys are filmed from a lower angle and it gives you that feeling of awe when you watch the dancers perform on stage. You simply have to check out the slow motion sequence in the bonus menu. Very nice.Negatives: I was disappointed when I found out that the DVD would not be playing the actual music that was being played during the competition. The music they replaced the original soundtrack with is basically hit and miss. Hit in some places, miss in others. Some editing choices need to be questioned, such as the unnecessary cuts showing the audience reacting when we would be better served with just keeping the focus only on the B-Boys themselves. The chapter selection screen could've used some additional work, I would've liked to have had access to the individual battles instead of having to fast forward through them because I'm only allowed to choose rounds, ie. semi-finals, quarter finals, finals, etc..The verdict...Despite the amount of negatives, the positives still outway them. I would definitely recommend this DVD to anybody, whether they be B-Boying or not. The breakdancing in this DVD is high level stuff, stuff I could only dream of doing. Highly entertaining and still enjoyable. Like I said, it's not perfect, but it's bloody awesome. I can't wait for the 2006 DVD to come out. Hopefully soon.