The Official Review of the 2010 Isle of Man TT by Duke Video |
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| Friday, 05 November 2010 17:34 | ||||
 It is that time of year again when Duke Marketing release their annual round-up of the Isle of Man TT which, this year to say the least, was a spectacular festival of speed and stunning racing and mind-blowing new records.The record books will show that the 2010 Isle of Man TT was dominated by one person – Ian Hutchinson, whose place in the history books was secured when he took victory in all five solo races, a feat never before achieved. However, this DVD also shows the 2010 TT was one of the closest, fastest and most thrilling series of real road races ever seen. Lap records were smashed in almost every race, with victory decided by as little as 1.32 seconds. As you might expect with Duke being at the forefront of motorsport presentations to the consumer market as they always have been, it is available in both standard format and breathtaking high definition Blue-ray. (If you opt for this version you also get a standard disc as well at no extra cost!) Both versions make full use of North One Television’s critically-acclaimed coverage that was broadcast each day on TV. However, the entire 2010 event was filmed with high definition cameras, including for the first time the on-bike sequences, and the Blu-ray format lets you see even more detail combined with an HD TV, plus the sound quality is better as well! I say each year that the coverage cannot get any better, but each year it really does and the 2010 issue really does allow you to see racing as you have never witnessed it before, even if you were there. You do actually feel part of the event, rather than an interested spectator. The ultra slow-motion sequences, which show the extreme stresses and strains the riders and machines are subjected to as they negotiate the legendary Mountain course, are simply jaw-dropping, especially in HD. The Official Review covers the most important action from every race and throughout the record-breaking practice week, plus interviews, behind-the-scenes access and informed commentary from James Whitham and Steve Parrish in an almost four-hour feast of high speed entertainment. There are spectacular new camera angles and more on-bike footage than ever before, and the extraordinary quality of the footage really lets you share the experience of reaching more than 190mph just inches from houses, walls and hedges. What else can I say, but get yourself a copy and relive history being made in the most spectacular way. If Duke can surpass this year’s presentation then hold onto your seats next year! The Official Review cost £24.99 in standard format and £29.99 in Blu-ray. Ref: DVD1673 Available from all good DVD shops or direct from Duke at www.dukevideo.com Review by Ian Kerr
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