On Any Sunday - The Next Chapter

No, it has to do with the fact that Red Bull is not going to produce a film that promotes Monster Energy Supercross. I can understand the conflict, but it's unacceptable to make a movie about motorcycling that excludes the biggest draw for spectators.

MotoGP blows away anything else on 2 wheels when it comes to spectator draw. Brno had over 240,000 spectators in 2014!

I understand the frustration with not covering any SX or Monster sponsored riders- particularly RV given his achievements.

That is true and I'm a huge MotoGP fan...I was referring to the US market, which I'm sure is where the movie is targeted. I doubt total spectator attendance of road racing in the states this year reached a quarter million. Hopefully Wayne Rainey, Paul Carruthers and the rest of KRAVE can turn it around.

I want to see it. Where can I get a theatre listing?

Saw it yesterday. Let's just say I was expecting more. Very little real moto...but lots of GP road racing stuff. An earlier poster said the flat track racing segment was worth the price of admission...and just like the Mert Lawwill focus in the original OAS film, it is. I have to admit having to catch my breath when those dudes throw it sideways at the end of a 140mph straight.

The coolest thing was, that I was the only person in the whole theater at that particular 12-noon showing! I had the whole place to myself. Not a whole lot of moto fans in Springfield, MO apparently.

I didn't like it. Felt rushed and too much like some random vid I would watch on YouTube.

They didn't seem to put much into the editing or content.

The "Why we ride" movie a while back was much better imo

Overall it was enjoyable. Anything moto related is good. RedBull puts a huge amount of funding into the extreme sports world and it is unlikely this film would have ever happened without their support.

I am old enough to remember seeing OAS1 and it had a tremendous impact on me as a young boy. Somehow I went to this film sort of expecting that same feeling inside and that didn't happen. There were segments that were really awesome and there is no question that it is well done. Unfortunately in this day and age... sponsorship arrangements, promoters, agents and other forces cause compromises to be made. A truly unbiased, all encompassing film is just not a realistic possibility.

TP and Henry segment is a highlight. Footage from dirt track is awesome. The interviews from dirt track were completely lacking........no interview with Mees or Smith ??? HUH ? Scotty Parker, Springer ?? Maybe I am partial, but there is some historic perspective there.

For anyone who has even a passing interest in the motorcycle world it is very worthwhile.....we can continue to speculate how it could be better.

I did like the film, but I and a feeling that it would be a giant Red Bull advert. But the fact that they merely glanced at pro motocross (and only in the US) was a bit lame to me. And no mention whats so ever about GNCC or enduro. But those slow-mo HD close ups of those MotoGP races were killer.

No Malcolm Smith... wtf?!

I thought it was a very good film,I wish it had been longer with more MX..I will say not knowing a lot about Moto GP those guys are pretty ballsy,the passes they make at speed going into corners is amazing...

Maddo off the ski jump was REDICULOUS!!!!

6.00 bucks on the big screen here. I thought it was awesome.

I thought the movie was okay. A buddy and I saw the 5 p.m. Showing in Green Bay on Sunday. There was one other gentleman there. We had already predetermined that it would not be nearly as good as the original, so by that standard it wasn't bad. The cherry ICEE was on point as usual.

Well I'm convinced it's worth waiting for a cheap DVD version of it. Not going to waste an evening at the Theater for it.

I saw it Monday along with the 3 other people in the theater,liked it but was hoping for more,I really did enjoy the flat track segment.
With all the high quality video out there now this didn't have the wow factor of the original. but still enjoyable.

Quit whining, ya big sissy. The only reason they didn't show Supercross is cause it doesn't take place on Sundays. Geez...

What is wrong with you people? Let some pathetic drama drop from a whoever and watch the threads just pile up with horse shit ... but let a moto related film hit the big screen with style, class, history.. and now there is hardly any support.. Makes me believe GuyB has created the perfect circle of punk ass bitches that don't moto, but focus on what they can related to, nothing and more nothing.

Microwave Generation.

caught a 2:15 matinee today and sadly was the only person in the theatre but really enjoyed the flick.

If you dont catch this movie on the big screen you need to cancel your Vital man card.

Says the guy that wears a dress

I went to see it this morning. It was a good documentary. A little overkill on Red Bull athletes but good. Would've liked to hear from RV, Rossi etc... For us, MX fans, it's great to see some "moto" in a theater. There were 20+ people at the 10:45am in temecula. They actually only show it at that time everyday though. I guess they're thinking moto guys are early birds. Worth every penny of the $6 ticket...

Taking my son to see it in Fresno tomorrow evening. Looking forward to it!

Paid 11usd in the theater.

I will never watch this movie again. I actually buy Red Bull....before the movie.

Don't be that drastic... Would you watch it again with 2 Red Bull girls and a bottle of Grey Goose to go with the over-priced unhealthy energy drink?

Found a theater 3 miles from work (Sterling Heights, MI) and took a half day off to go see it. Loved it. Just thought it was too much MotoGP though. The stuff with Ashely Fiolek and her dad was inspiring. The Red Bull influence of money into this film was quite obvious.

My son and I watched it last night. Good film.

He commented that it seemed to spend too much time on the girls, given how few there are actually competing in races. I did notice a whole "PC" type feel to the movie, but I might be reading into it too much. Ultimately I wanted to support our sport, so going to the movies (something I rarely do) seemed logical to do.

I found myself wanting to pause the movie several times and rewind it to look at specific bikes, or re-watch certain scenes. I'll definitely purchase it when it comes out on DVD.

We went on opening night in the heart of motocross corporate land, Irvine, CA/SoCal. I was really surprised to see a total of 9 people in the theater on a Friday night, 4 of those were us. Comparatively speaking, we also attended the "Art of Moto" premiere and it was a full house in Murrieta.

As for the film, I have mixed feelings. I appreciate the content and story. Starting with the flat track stuff was appropriate and awesome. But there were a couple of segments that were rather long that I just didn't follow. Dana Brown clearly wanted to focus on the motorcycle and all of it's uses, albeit practical, recreational and professional. Omitting legends like Malcolm Smith and Ryan Villopoto yet spending a full 10 minutes on a doctor in Africa who delivered meds via an hold Honda XR was off the mark to me. The doctor in Africa part was so long, I honestly saw people shifting around in their seats becoming restless, it 100% felt like a paid commercial for the organization that funded the doctors work (I don't recall the name).

The film also chronicled the MotoGP season, bouncing back to the timeline of events throughout the movie. This was cool and exciting but the rest of the film covered a topic, then moved on to another. The bouncing back and forth with the MotoGP segments felt out of flow...

I would have enjoyed more coverage on families that load up the truck, toy hauler or motohome and go camp/ride in the desert or local track. Lorreta Lynns, Supercross, Europe GPs, etc. because when you think "On Any Sunday", i'm pretty sure most related to getting some dirt in your teeth...just my $0.02

We all agreed, the original On Any Sunday was substantially better. I also preferred the Art of Motocross over this film.

Having said all that, I still recommend it and will buy it on DVD to add to the moto collection.

Doug

Went and saw the movie last night here in Boise, only 10 people. Kind of like a private showing. My take is the movie was made for a so cal audience. I could care less about actors, aritists and custom bikes. Brown should have shown more amateur racing , trials, and trail riding and especially Enduro Cross. I give the movie a C plus. Worth the matinee price..
ranking of m/c movies

On Any Sunday original
Cycles South
Dust to Glory
Desert Racers Norm Smith
On Any Sunday II
Take it to the limits
On Any Sunday revisited

I attended the movie in Tucson AZ, Saturday evening, about 7:30, roughly 25 folks in the theater...Personally, it was a motorcycle flick, so, that was good, but it captured none of ther feelings I had after watching the original in 1971. The premise of "On Any Sunday" (the original) was a peek at what we as motorcyclists do every weekend of our lives. Some of the movie portrayed that, but the link to the common folks was never made. I saw no need to document how Dr's in Africa now have greater access (by motorcycle) to more sick folks...that access is a good thing, but WTF does it have to do with what you and I do "On Any Sunday:? I sort of expected some sort of link with the original movie to pull it all together, the old pharts and newer riders. Except for the short "Day in The Dirt" clip of a fellow spinning brodies on his Husky, and the fellow with his kid on the front of his Bultaco, there was no mention alluding to our "roots".... The only link to the past was the last scene when Bruce Brown made his way out to his mailbox (?) on a quad, with the closing theme of the original lilting in the background.. I've watched the original probably 15-20 times, I'll probably never watch this one again....

I'm surprised there was no coverage of the sport of trials. Hell, the world championships even made their way to the US last year (when all this stuff was filmed) for the first time in several years. Red Bull's top trials rider even won both days, so it would've fit into the movie perfectly.