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In Dave Gorman In America Unchained, the multi award-winning performer sets off on a journey to see if it's still possible to live in America without giving any money to 'The Man'. Travelling coast-to-coast, he's not staying in any chain hotels, eating in any chain restaurants, or filling up at any chain gas stations. On this journey, only independent "Mom & Pop" businesses will do. Of course, travelling unchained in a chained world is tricky--when you’re tired you can't just stop at a Starbucks, and when the tank is running empty you can't just pull up at the next gas station. Staying true to the task was always going to be a struggle, but the people facing the real struggle are those working to keep the unchained businesses of America alive.
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5 of 5 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
I loved this documentary when it was on TV so was really chuffed when I saw it was going to be released on DVD. Enjoyed it even more on second viewing and have lent it to a couple of friends who have raved about it too.
Yes it's different to Are you Dave Gorman and Googlewhack Adventure but it has an important point to make. After all it's a documentary, not a comedy, and in order to keep it authentic he hadn't researched his route or had a massive entourage like other travellers (take note McGregor and Boorman), so what you see is what you get - the real account of a road trip.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see the other side to the corporate America we're all so familiar with or has an interest in supporting independent businesses. There's some wonderful stories and captivating scenery. Well done Dave on a genuine film, beautifully shot.
Yes it's different to Are you Dave Gorman and Googlewhack Adventure but it has an important point to make. After all it's a documentary, not a comedy, and in order to keep it authentic he hadn't researched his route or had a massive entourage like other travellers (take note McGregor and Boorman), so what you see is what you get - the real account of a road trip.
I would definitely recommend it to anyone who wants to see the other side to the corporate America we're all so familiar with or has an interest in supporting independent businesses. There's some wonderful stories and captivating scenery. Well done Dave on a genuine film, beautifully shot.
3 of 3 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
this was a wonderfully entertaining look at a rarely seen side of American life, funny and poignant.
i can't wait for the acompanying book.
i can't wait for the acompanying book.
15 of 17 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD|Amazon Verified Purchase
I have enjoyed Dave Gorman's other stuff and eagerly awaited this one. I have to relcutantly admit it was disappointing. Great idea, to travel across the USA only using independant gas stations, motels etc.. We see far too much of Dave predictably agonising where he'll get his next tank of 'unchained' gas etc, far too many in-car shots of anguished faces and not enough of the charachters along the way or why the journey is important.. Ultimately it turns out to be a bit dull, not enough fun, colour and interest to keep it going. Loyal fans will enjoy perhaps but not Dave's best work on this occasion.
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Dave Gorman does it again
I am an avid Dave Gorman fan and have seen and read everything he's made and written. This is another fine example of an incredible adventure that was completely unecessary, but... Read more
Published 15 months ago by Nik
What a let down!
The idea was great so bought the book and gotta say the book was really good, definitely worth buying. So then I bought the dvd. Read more
Published 15 months ago by Crashcroft
interesting !
i saw this when it was on t.v. and loved it, so when i saw it on amazon i bought it too watch again. Read more
Published 15 months ago by jaseface
Dissapointing.
Having done a few road trips in the USA i was very keen to see someone else's efforts.....For a start the DVD was too short to carry enough material & what was displayed was too... Read more
Published 18 months ago by albrazier
Book much better!
I was disappointed by this, having read the book. There is so much content missing, things I was hoping to see were missing, including the treehouse and Salt Lake City stay. Read more
Published 21 months ago by N. Buckley
Great
Some of the criticisms are that this film is too short and i'd certainly like it to be longer than it was, but it's Dave Gorman's film and his choice to choose the length. Read more
Published on 16 Mar 2010 by Mr. Mj Whitby
Beats 'Bonfire of the Brands' hands down!
If you've heard all the hype about Neil Boorman's 'Bonfire of the Brands', I'd urge you to watch this film. Read more
Published on 24 Jun 2009 by Smurfy
Dave Gorman In America Unchained (DVD)
Disappointment!
After having read his book (America Unchained) which by the way was fantastic, this DVD ruined my imagined picture of D.Gorman's adventures in the USA. Read more
After having read his book (America Unchained) which by the way was fantastic, this DVD ruined my imagined picture of D.Gorman's adventures in the USA. Read more
Published on 5 May 2009 by Roland Markuns
Boring, self-pitying, self-obsessed
The idea was great, trouble is it just doesn't come off. My heading sums it up... boring, self-pitying,and self obsessed. It's just not funny or entertaining. Read more
Published on 11 Feb 2009 by Mr. Alan Bazlinton
It had promise...
I'm a massive fan of Gorman and everything he has done, and although I'd happily watch this again and again, it isn't as good as it could have been. Read more
Published on 11 Sep 2008 by M. Ward
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