Advantages: Reality t.v at it's best. Watch the creation of custom bikes.
Disadvantages: If you dont like motorbikes it's not for you.

...Ive always loved motorbikes (I know I dont look the type) despite the fact Ive never been on one and certainly wouldnt be brave enough to learn to ride, so when I stumbled on the American Chopper series on the discovery channel I was immediately hooked, I think the combination of the amazing creativity and design of the bikes combined with the sometimes hilarious warring between the family has kept me addicted to the show. However since moving into my own home and being unable to afford the luxuries of sky tv I am limited to watching the series on dvd (I do have the first set in the series and will review it as soon as I can find it!) The series is set at Orange County Choppers, owned by Paul Teutal Senior, a motorcycle company specialising in Chopper motorcycles and custom designs. We follow the crew which includes Paul Sr, his... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average very helpful

Advantages: Great Australian Film,
Disadvantages: Violence may offend some.

...No reviews for Chopper ? Can't believe no one on Ciao has reviewed this classic Australian film Chopper yet, so it looks like I will be the first to do so. Chopper (DVD) Chopper is based on a true story about a notorious Australian criminal called 'Mark Chopper Read' who allegedly committed nineteen vicious murders and got away with it and surprisingly enough he wrote his autobiography whilst in jail which became a best selling book called 'From the Inside'. The film starts off very quickly,realistically and violently with 'Mark Chopper Read' played by Eric Bana (who I must say plays the part magnificently) serving one of his many prison sentences and it's not long before you see the wicked sense of humour he has and his dodgy mates. Chopper has a mixture of violence and humour and at times very funny indeed... Read review

Ciao members have rated this review on average helpful

Advantages: Fantastic film, great directing
Disadvantages: I dunno, you tell me

...Mark 'Chopper' Read maybe little known in the UK and Ireland but he's something of folk hero in Australia. He's spent almost all his adult life in prison and when outside he only finds a way to get back in again. A best selling author, this film is an attempt to convey the man through film to the world based on his books which are loosely based on his life as he is famous for saying 'Don't let the truth get in the way of a good yarn.' The film starts and he is in prison for kidnapping a judge in a bid to have his friend Jimmy Loughnan found innocent (Good plan). Chopper is in a power struggle within the prison though. There's a hierarchy of tough nuts and Chopper is one from the top. However, by climbing the ladder of prison 'success' Chopper has made quite a few enemies and there's a price on his head in the prison. This leads to one... Read review

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Advantages: Retro Chic beyond compare!
Disadvantages: Erm...........................

...Omigod, where to begin??? Having begged ciao to add the new Chopper to their product listing, FINALLY I get to review my best purchase of 2004 (and we're only half way through!!!!) It all started way back when........in the early seventies some cool people decided it would be a good idea to make a bike for kids that was completely impractical but the HEIGHT of fashion, TA-DA....The Mark I Chopper! 'Ape-hanger' handle bars, one 'L' shaped seat and the coolest gear changer on t