 "A small morsel of entertainment!" | 2009-04-02 |
| - Reviewed By V. Cruz from Ontario, Ca. |
What an enjoyable story; captured by Burns with re-creation segments and old photos. Truly a morsel of entertainment at 2 hours instead of Burns' usual 10+ hours of detailed versions of history.
This story has a brisk beginning, a surprising middle and a satisfiable ending. I can't say enough of this piece, just that if you haven't seen it, then get it and enjoy. Oh, yes I should power up my dvd player and put on this gem for a 2 hour joy ride.
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| "Putting your money behind your beliefs" | 2009-02-06 |
| - Reviewed By B. SMITH from Effingham Illinois |
| In 1903,Dr. Horatio Nelson Jackson, overheard a comment in a San Francisco mens' club that the horseless carriage would never be more than a toy . He promptly bet $50.00 that he could drive across the country in 90 days. this is the amazing story of how he spent over $8000.00 of his own money to win this bet which he then never collected. Others had tried before, but he was the first to succeed. Many talk about new technology but very few like the Wright Brothers, Lindbergh and Dr. Jackson are willing to risk their own money and reputations to support their belief in a new technology. Overall the usual outstanding Ken Burns documentary, entertaining and educational. This is what PBS does best. |
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| "Amazing" | 2009-01-15 |
| - Reviewed By Sheepdog David Grant from San Diego, CA |
| I am using this film primarily for research for a novel, but I would highly recommend it to anyone that wants to know a bit about our history. Or to anyone who would like to hear about a dramatic story that will be both riveting and uplifting. |
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| "Little Known American First" | 2007-09-28 |
| - Reviewed By jdmendel47 from lone tree, colorado USA |
| What a gem this DVD is!!! While surfing channels in a motel room, I ran across this presentation and started viewing it. I ordered the DVD as soon as I returned home. The story of the first coast to coast automobile road trip in 1903 is just wonderful. The adventure and challenge of this undertaking is nothing short of remarkable. Included are Horatio's letters to home recounting his journey, newspaper accounts of trip, and actual pictures he took on the road. This is a little known story of a remarkable man, his companion, and his dog on an adventure that I found to be a wonderful part of American history. |
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| "perfect real adventure story for car nuts and buffs " | 2007-09-08 |
| - Reviewed By fortune cookie from clermont fl. |
| saw this years ago, great story telling with letters and pictures of old. the almost never ending road trip that started on a bet, in a time where thier were no roads ,no gas stations ,parts,restauraunts,motels ,ect. .sometimes you feel the thrill of victory but most are about the many different levels of agonizing defeat and longing for his old lady . the old ying and yang . five stars plus on this deal luv it |
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| "The original off roader" | 2006-07-27 |
| - Reviewed By Mark from Califonia |
| I can't say enough about this movie. It's a true story. It was made by the Legendary Ken Burns. It was tremendously inspiring. I LOVE THIS MOVIE!!!! Horatio was a bit of an aristocrat, and based soley on a fifty dollar bet, he decides to drive across the United States from San Francisco to New York. Not much of an accomplishment today, but in Horatio's day there were no roads. Oh did I mention that Horatio was attempting to be the first person to cross the United States in a Car. With no experience, No roads, and a whole lot of optimisim; Horatio hires a driver, buys a car, and the two of them take a journey that I believe is as epic as that of Lewis and Clark. I think that anybody that enjoy's offroading would absolutely love this movie. If you are a fan of History, you'll love this movie. If you just enjoy a good movie, then you'll love this movie. I highly recommend this movie. |
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