Smartorhypo Highly Overrated But Still Good

Micransix Crappy film

Rio Hayward All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

Keeley Coleman The thing I enjoyed most about the film is the fact that it doesn't shy away from being a super-sized-cliche;

gocarter-1 As a motorcycle history buff this series was SO BAD I barely got through the first episode. BIG GLARING ERROR shows the third factory building of the Motor Company, not built till 1908, as the factory from the beginning. Also the same factory with the sign that says Davidson Motorcycles never existed. Hendee of Indian was not the PT Barnum of Motocycles, but a businessman from the beginning. Pretty much the only thing they got right was the names of the founders of the Motor Company.This is one of those shows that is called BOATS: Based On A True Story(over heard in an elevator on an express run down).

germangparedes Love this season; this is the feeling and soul of millions of Harley's Owners, and those enthusiasts who love this brand. Love the series, the beginnings, the creations, the races, the family, and those decisions that made & built the best motorcycles in the world... Not just only historical, but plenty of strategy, sweat and tears. It was enlightening how the way the company and the founders deal with the Indians, and the First World War. I just can't wait to see all that comes after those first years, and see the wild 60's and the critical 70's

AudioFileZ This is a mini-series that, I'm sure, is manna for the motorcycle enthusiast, but it should appeal to anyone who likes a good story. I've heard from those drenched in the H-D history that liberties were taken to, perhaps, embellish the story such as the exaggerated personal dislike between Indian's founder Hendee and the H-D owners. Well, this is entertainment and not a documentary and it does serve to underscore the fact that at many levels the two companies were truly trying outdo each other with the undisputed best motorcycle. This is a integral part of any fledgling company, even industry and it's definitely a driving force to which the movie makes clear. This is where the human element of man, machine, and business really intersect and it's a constant in propelling the story. The actors depicting the H-D company are all quite charismatic too. It's puts a pretty face forward of the unrelenting drive that pushed American ingenuity to new heights, but, really, these guys are so likable you'd want to buy one of their machines just because. At any rate, this is a good yarn to which we see the passionate results all around as much as ever today. Harley-Davidson is one true American iconic product. To see it's birth in such a long-ago time so well depicted is a treasure. Besides the story this is lovingly presented with excellent period costumes, sets, and actual bikes. There is something intangible about Harley-Davidson's motorcycles and this is a glimpse everyone, not just riders, can enjoy. Great story, fine acting, impressive cinematography, and real history too. Discovery Channel should be commended for such a fine production. I hope they tackle more such as this in the future...and you should see it.

flowertimezones This series was not meant to be a documentary, so historically inaccurate segments are expected. What it turned out to be is a fast moving (3 decades in three episodes) dramatization of the spirit of entrepreneur-ism, which accurately depicts many failures. I used this show as an example to my kids about how entrepreneurs and business people often fail, but those that succeed are the ones who continued to push in spite of the failures. These guys never gave up on the idea itself and never gave in to the setbacks and outright disasters along the way; the war, the great depression, personal illness, patent issues, failed designs, failed races, competition, money issues, etc. (many of which did happen). That is the true heart of entrepreneurship - even if some of the situations never occurred or were exaggerated. The spirit was there and you felt it throughout the entire series. Kudos...