Customer Reviews:
Brilliant content but appallingly put together.......2008-02-29
I'm female and I love Top Gear, so I bought this DVD in the face of much elitist snobbery, PC-outrage and male chauvinism, but alas, I can't defend my purchase.
The content is wonderful - I've seen it before, I'll see it again, but cocky Clarkson overturning his Hilux in that reservoir and May and Hammond going wild as the plastic pig space shuttle (mostly) works remain still as hilarious. The only content quibble I had was that the intro/set-up to the stretch limo section was missed out so it didn't segue.
But I give it 2 stars only for the simple reason of appalling editing. Andy Wilman, Clarkson, May and Hammond should hunt down the idiot responsible for editing this DVD and have the Stig do a lap in a Ferrari Enzo with him tied underneath the chassis - yes him, no woman would have been as daft.
Instead of logically having each challenge start, implode and finish, the DVD bounces around from one to another like a rabid rabbit on steroids. It's impossible to watch "just the limo" bit etc without ploughing through the rest of it; the "chapter" breaks appear to have been inserted randomly by someone who was either drunk or high or both and thus are "logical" only to someone who lives in a room with lots of padding.
One of the good things about Top Gear is that they don't rip off their fans with lots of cheap-tat clearly designed only to bilk money out of people like me, who, let's face it, is never going be able to afford to buy a 'new' car of any sort, but I am disappointed that Andy Wilman and Jeremy Clarkson at least - who apparently have some editorial control - let this get out there in the knowledge that kids and elderly fans would part with a considerable amount of cash for it,and the appalling slop-job of the editing reduces its value instantly to all of about a fiver, if that.
Some of the best bits but very bitty.......2008-02-14
I received this DVD as a free gift with a Top Gear magazine subscription. I wasn't really expecting it so it was a nice surprise, and these are the bits of Top Gear I like the most.
"Hurrah", I thought, "surely they will have put the challenges back together so I can watch them straight through" (normally these challenges are shown in two parts in the episodes). Wrong! As everyone else has said they are split up. However, the solution is simple, grab some willing friends or family members, set aside 3 hours, pile up some drinks and nibbles, and do the DVD the justice of watching it right through.
I should clarify that the editing and cinematography of the films themselves is first-rate, there are few TV programmes this well put together, and this is a real showcase of the TG team's efforts (and there is plenty more in the TG archives). But the main point of breaking the films up on the TV is to keep the viewer watching through the bits in the middle - this is hardly necessary when I own the DVD!
One thing to note on the content - the limo challenge doesn't include the first half where they build them (including Clarkson driving half a Panda), but there is an eighth challenge in the shape of Hammond driving a Porsche Cayenne against a Red Devil parachutist.
Very entertaining.......2007-12-16
I sometimes get bored with some of the car reviews in top gear as I will never buy an expensive car , however the challenges are always the very best of the show and it was great to put the best 7 in a DVD .
The idea is simple ,3 men and a very stupid idea and some cars.
The only problem with DVD is the index and can be a bit frustrating to find what you are looking for. I also miss the USA tour of the southern states with offensive logos( perhaps the team were thinking of the American market ).
However this is a prefect DVD for 3 hours of fun with some friends and some beers in front of the TV.
The Best of the Boys So Far!.......2007-11-25
This DVD is the best so far, all the funny challenges are here. The only thing is the editing, why have they split the challenges in half. You start watching one and then it cuts to another and then back to the first one!!! Why?????
Apart from that - brilliant!
Tracie
Ruislip
Top Gear.......2007-11-22
I love Top Gear, I watch the show religiously and I own all the other DVD specials. I was thrilled when the 'Challenges' DVD was released - all their best stunts and adventures on one disc! The content was superb - the three lads at their best, building stretch limos, racing old supercars around Oxfordshire and of course, setting fire to that car wash. The one slight let down however, is the way the content has been put together - it is impossible to watch a single challenge all the way through in one go because they are all cut up and edited throughout the DVD. Once you get used to this mishap however, its thoroughly enjoyable and certainly recommended to all Top Gear fans.
Customer Reviews:
Doesn't Work On My DVD Player.......2008-01-05
It constantly freezes at the end of Round One. I'm going to try it on my PC (as others have) but I'm not holding out much hope.
Best DVD Game of them alll.......2008-01-03
Most DVD games freeze up and you have to take it back. But with this DVD game it works like a PS2 game. Saying that i was playing it on a PS2.
BRILL GAME.
Fun for the Top Gear Fan..........2008-01-03
I bought this as a present this year for my Son who is a car 'nut' and it has proved a real hit! As self confessed Top Gear Fans we have really enjoyed this game and have become slightly competitive between each other!
The game has a good mixture of different rounds which is a nice surprise and makes the game more interesting especially the caravan round, the explosions look amazing on my Plasma.
I can highly recommend this DVD especially if your a Top Gear Fan.
Good Game.......2008-01-03
I am pleased to say that we played this interactive DVD on Christmas Day and it kept everyone quiet and happy for ages. It was brilliant for all of the family as well as the die-hard Top Gear fans.
Cant wait for next years..........2008-01-02
Judging by the charts in the shops this has obvioualy been a massive hit, and quite rightly too.
Its a great game, nothing serious, with the some great Top Gear footage interspersed and a top quality presenter.
What I really want to know is what they will be blowing up next year!!
What about a few GWizz's?
Keep it coming guys. Totally recommended!
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