FreestyleXtreme Magazine Issue 10 | Page 23

On The Couch... © LARS SCHARL © LARS SCHARL © LARS SCHARL Our top film and video game picks for Christmas Need some fresh entertainment this winter? Here’s what we thought of the latest releases. © LARS SCHARL Travis Pastrana’s new film is the craziest thing you’ll watch this year! What: Action Figures Who: Travis Pastrana Format: Streaming / Download Availability: Out Now Travis Pastrana’s directorial debut, ‘Action Figures’ is, in a nutshell, BONKERS! Written and produced by Travis himself, the film captures the antics of the moto legend and the Nitro Circus crew, as they deliberately put themselves in harm’s way in the name of fun and action sports progression. After what seemed like an endless stream of trailers and teasers, we were beyond excited when we finally got to sit down and watch the full film. Action Figures is a true for-riders-by-riders movie. Much of the filming is done with handheld cameras by the athletes themselves, which really helps give the film that raw, independent feel associated with the action sports films golden era of the early 2000s. This film definitely has a unique and refreshing style compared to previous Nitro Circus films, TV shows and web edits. The combination of an old-school feel with new-school tricks and HD cameras, really puts Action Figures in a league of its own. Big sections include Tom Pagès and TP trying video-game style FMX tricks into the air bag, the behind-the-scenes footage of Josh Sheehan learning the Triple Backflip and the insanely stupid RZR house jump! The standout moment of the film for us however was without doubt Bruce Cook’s section. Seeing Bruce stomp a Backflip to dirt for the first time since the crash that left him unable to use his legs, was one of the most emotional moments on a dirt bike we’ve ever seen. If you watch one full action sports film this year, let it be this one! The sheer amount of adrenaline-fuelled antics, insane jumps and mind-boggling world-first tricks being thrown down throughout the movie is just ridiculous! From start to finish ‘Action Figures’ will have you on the edge of your seat, watching in absolute awe. T WATCH THE TRAILER u Action Figures is a true forriders-byriders movie