Mcconkey

I rarely give 5 stars reserving them only for films that profoundly stand out. I'm a documentary zealot constantly searching for the hidden gem. Regardless if it's sports, history, music or warfare a good film is a good film. I actually passed on "McConkey" a few times having absolutely no idea it would be one of the rare films I watch over many times.

Truly one of the best documentary films I have ever seen... and for a number of years I was a documentary film editor. Not only is the subject - Shane McConkey - supremely charismatic, and a true fun-loving extreme renegade - but the film itself is so well put together, it is mesmerizing. The music choices as well are exceptional, and work fantastically well within the context of the documentary. Regardless of your interests, or occupation, seeing this film will affect you... it is very powerful. Extremely well done.

I first watched this film 5 years ago and it made such an impact on me that it has become the most influential documentary on me short of any documentary concerning WWII. It is remarkably amazing in regards to the story of Shane McConkey and his family and friends and nothing moves my soul in the manner it does aside from the heroism our soldiers exhibit daily. To be clear I find this film amazing in so many ways but nothing and no one will ever surpass the respect, admiration and homage I have for the soldiers who have protected America's freedom and people since this country was born.

Shane McConkey was 1 of a kind and the world is a sadder place without him. The stunts he pulled off were epic and he is a true inspiration to the type of human being it takes to do these types of things.

Shane was an awesome guy. Unbelievable what he could do on skies. Basically a documentary on his life. Loved all of it. Shame he's not with us anymore. But what a life he had!

If you've got that thrillseeking blood burning inside of you, you'll greatly appreciate this documentary. Having spent 10 years as a member of the United States Parachute Association and making 796 jumps before it came time to hang up my jumpsuit, watching this film brought back countless memories that I'll always cherish. Yes, you spend enough time in this sport, you'll lose some friends along the way, but just as Shane's amazing thrillseeking passions exhibited, living life to it's fullest potential was a gift not only to the sport he so thoroughly treasured, but also to the countless others who will follow after his footsteps. In all my years jumping, I never encountered anyone who was a fearless as Shane McConkey. But it wasn't a careless fear. He approached every challenge with the utmost preparations and analysis. Unfortunately, just as the saying goes ... there are old skydivers and there are bold skydivers, you just won't find any old, bold skydivers and Shane left the community much too soon.

I can't watch this film enough times. What an inspiring person! I don't even like skiing (its so elitist), but Shane managed to be both the hero and underdog at the same time and totally transcended the sport while reinventing it.I laugh and cry every time I watch this film. It's just one of the best documentaries ever made about one of the most interesting and magnificent people of all time.Watch this movie. Right now. Buy it if you like it.

If you're a skier, you must watch this movie. It is such a moving film that makes me pumped to go skiing and skydiving. I might skip on the base-jumping though.Shane was such an inspiration and it's a real shame is life got cut short. He's a great example of living life to its fullest. I didn't realize how big of an impact he had on the skiing community until I watched this movie.I've watched this three times and will continue watching it regularly.

Ein schönes Gesamtkunstwerk, welches das Leben von Shane in würdiger Weise darstellt. Es ist eindrucksvoll und emotional zugleich.Ja, hier ist ein ganz großer leider gegangen.Für Anhänger des gepflegten Extremskisports und Freerideenthusiasten ein MUSS

Absolut sehenswerte Doku! Es ist einfach beeindruckend, was dieser Mann geleistet hat! Auch für mich als Snowboarder ist dieser Extremskifahrer ein Vorbild! Genie und Wahnsinn in einer Person vereint!

Emotionen pur, für jeden Winter- und Extremsport, aber auch alle anderen Sportbegeisterten ein echt bewegender Film!Hat viel Spaß und Gänsehaut bereitet:)

Perfect!

ich habe die Blu Ray für eine normale DVD gehalten-der Abspieler meldete immer "kaputte DVD"-ich entschuldige mich beim Verkäufer für meinen Fehler und korrigiere hiermit die Bewertung auf 5 Sterne-nochmals SORRY!!!