In The Blood

24 October 2003, 11:32

JAG

In The Blood

I am interested in this movie, and am considering buying it. I thought I would run it buy the folks here and see if it was worth purchasing or should I just rent it. For any who dont know its a documentry of two hunts, Roosevelts in 1909 and his great great grandson in 1989, I believe with great grandads 450 H&H.

TIA,
JAG

24 October 2003, 13:45

RBHunt

I like the movie OK, but after watching it once or twice, I doubt you would watch it again. I would just rent it.

24 October 2003, 14:08

Mickey1

Ditto.

24 October 2003, 14:21

Michael Robinson

I bought it a couple of years ago and enjoy watching it every few months. It's a great movie. The best "hunting" film ever made. It includes wonderful archival footage of TR's safari in British East Africa and is worth the price for that alone.

The scenes with Robin Hurt are terrific. He is an articulate and passionate advocate for African hunting and offers true and lasting insights.

I would bet that if you rent it first, you will buy it for future viewing, especially with your kids and non-hunting friends.

25 October 2003, 01:52

Jerry Huffaker

I bought one when it first came out and I still pull it out every now and then a watch it. It's a great film.

25 October 2003, 03:04

ALF

25 October 2003, 07:22

JAG

quote:
Originally posted by mrlexma:
It includes wonderful archival footage of TR's safari in British East Africa and is worth the price for that alone.

This is the reason that I am interested in this film. I really do love the old hunting footage, whether video or print. I think adding to the collection would be a wise choice. Hell I have wasted more on a bad dinner then the price of this dvd.

Thanks all,
JAG

25 October 2003, 09:10

bmpregler

Where would you buy or rent this movie?

25 October 2003, 10:18

loud-n-boomer

I also think that it is one of the best movies about African hunting around. I own it and would suggest it to others. The only major problem with the film is that since my daughter first watched it she has wanted to go hunting in Africa, and has threatened me with all sorts of tortures if I go back without her!

25 October 2003, 13:13

JAG

The local video store has a copy but I am going to get the DVD, Amazon has them.

JAG

29 October 2003, 13:20

John Frazer

I own it, have watched it 2-3 times and keep on hand to show to anyone who doesn't understand hunting but is open-minded.

Glad to hear it's available on DVD.

29 October 2003, 13:21

John Frazer

I own it, have watched it 2-3 times and keep on hand to show to anyone who doesn't understand hunting but is open-minded.

Glad to hear it's available on DVD.

A tragic piece of "back story" I've read in a review -- the brush fire shown in the movie actually killed one of the camp staff, and destroyed one of the historic rifles used.

John

30 October 2003, 01:57

rick3foxes

Thanks!

I just ordered a copy from www.half.com for $20.34.

Rick.

30 October 2003, 04:01

Jim in Texas

It is available at www.deepdiscountdvd.com for $18.00 with free shipping.