McConkey (2013)

How sad is this?

Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

This documentary has to be viewed more than once.... free falling/flying in Antarctica - I must have rewound that 20 times already. I do have one question - where are the credits for all the instrumental music in the movie? Some of these instrumentals are awesome.... the one that is playing when Shane is skiing is about as good a song I can think of to listen to floating in the powder. The only song credits listed (10 total) are for songs where someone is singing, but there are at least 9 instrumental pieces in the documentary. If someone has any idea of the title for any of these songs please forward. Thanks, and thanks for such a great production!

No idea who this guy was prior to movie. Evidently he was some sort of marginal professional skier. He plays pranks such as skiing naked. Lots. Some people think its funny I guess.He then gets into extreme sports and keeps pushing the limits for whatever reason. He has lots of buddies, grown men who dress like teenagers and have nicknames. They wear ski hats indoors for interviews.The high point is when they are protesting how its illegal to base jump at a national park (because the rangers think its too dangerous). Then a base jumper falls to her death during the protest. This was the only funny part of movie.Movie doesn't explain why a Canadian guy with an Australian? wife is running around the U.S. doing these things. Is there a powerdou---bag visa class? Who pays his hospital bills and for the helicopters? Watching this I was reminded of the documentary 'Grizzly Man'.This guy isn't funny or amusing, just malignantly immature. His wife is beautiful, why she would have a kid with him who knows. Lots of people live life on their own terms, they just don't need to be incredibly stupid about it.Somewhere out there is a guy inventing a new sport like pit-bull-testicle-slapping. Maybe they make a better documentary.

Incredibly good movie/documentary. Prior to watching this I had only heard his name and the longer I watched the more I enjoyed it. Everyone involved in making this film made it wonderful to watch. The story itself is simply amazing and the footage of Shane, his family, his friends and his incredible life is unbelievably awesome to experience. I would love to see this at an IMAX theater! Some of the first person views of his jumps makes you feel like you're there. I had no idea how awesome this movie and Shane's life was. So glad I saw it and I'll certainly watch it again- it's just that good. You don't have to be interested in skiing or BASE jumping to be blown away by it either. Simply put, watch this film!!

I saw this awesome documentary at a premiere in my hometown, and I didn't know very much about the film prior to it coming out. I tell you, this is one of those films that makes you rethink your life. I did, and I kept thinking about how one man made such a crazy impact on the world. Of course, he only revolutionized skiing, but it comes down to so much more than that. Shane McConkey is a hero and a legend. I don't think I could ever do half the stuff he did, but after watching the documentary I am completely inspired to give a lot of crazy new things a shot. Watching this in a full theater was thoroughly entertaining when the funny stuff came up. Many people were on the floor laughing from McConkey's outlandish and spontaneous behavior, and even though the movie ends on a relatively sad note, you can't help but smile when you think back on the larger-than-life personality the last hour and forty minutes entertained you with. I highly recommend this venture, especially if you're looking for gorgeous views, intense winter sports, a high-profile bio, and a great story. Also, one helluva soundtrack.See ya!