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MaverickUNC · 01-26-2006, 09:17 AM

Does anyone know when the movie What It Takes is going to be released? It seems like a pretty interesting movie, as it follows four IM athletes in their training for a championship finish.

-Andy

deepbluex · 01-26-2006, 09:27 AM

I was wondering that too. The documentary covers the training and lives of some top triathletes leading up to the 05 Kona race so I imagine it's now getting into post-production unless they're still following the athletes through some period after the race.

I am looking forward to it. There is a "contact us" link on the official site but the web script doesn't seem to work...

beads1985 · 01-26-2006, 09:36 AM

I have heard that there have been repeated delays and to check the website for updates.
Obviously when it is up and running.

ForceFed · 01-26-2006, 09:38 AM

On the site it says sometime in 2005 or 2006. Should be soon.

There is a trailer on Peter Reid's site, if you haven't seen it.

deepbluex · 01-26-2006, 10:16 AM

The trailer looks promising.
I wonder how much broad appeal it has. For the likes of us, it's like candy, but how interesting is the sport of triathlon to the general population?

RV · 01-26-2006, 11:18 AM

The distribution plans for the end audiences (us) indicated that it would be through the USA Triathlon group and local triathlon clubs. So they know their market. Anxious to view the entire movie.

glbrum · 01-26-2006, 12:39 PM

I was also wondering about that earlier this week. I hope it makes it out soon. It looks like a really neat movie.

walchka · 01-26-2006, 12:46 PM

Hopefully it will come out very soon. I've been dying to see it after seeing the preview months ago. Like someone mentioned, serious candy for the tri community.

PrinceofClydes · 01-26-2006, 12:55 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepbluex

The trailer looks promising.
I wonder how much broad appeal it has. For the likes of us, it's like candy, but how interesting is the sport of triathlon to the general population?

I'm guessing it will have a broad appeal (so are the producers obviously!)
after all the general public loves watching other people suffer, take for example, Fear Factor, WWE Raw, UFC, Big Losers, American Idol Auditions (Sic 'em, Simon!) etc.

They sit there on their couches with the cheesies and a Lite Beer saying,

"Those guys must be crazy to do that!"

then they pick up the cell phone and order pizza, designer drugs, and a new Ford pick-up.

PoC

Riverbrady · 07-23-2006, 08:54 AM

Just as a note, we've been linked a couple times on the actual site here.

wesmeyer11 · 07-23-2006, 04:59 PM

Interesting...Somebody who can answer the question obviously knows about this, yet they don't give any input! I need to see that movie!

wesmeyer11 · 07-26-2006, 08:35 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by deepbluex

The trailer looks promising.
I wonder how much broad appeal it has. For the likes of us, it's like candy, but how interesting is the sport of triathlon to the general population?

March of the Penguins?

Mister P. · 07-27-2006, 03:47 PM

My Tri Team was fortunate enough to catch an advance screening of the film on Tuesday. I can't really predict how much broad appeal it will have, but for triathletes it's a no-brainer: you must see this movie.

The great thing about this film (and indeed, about the entire sport) is that you can specifically relate to everything the athletes are saying. When they're talking about the conditions at Wildflower, you can say "yup, I was there too". (well I can't say that myself, but you get the idea.) You'll never feel that kind of connection to a Superbowl champion.

In spite of the irony of the athletes being called "normal people" in the teaser, they really DO seem normal in the film. In fact, they often don't even look very athletic. But we all know the extraordinary things they can do. They get frustrated with training, with illnesses, with relationships. Just like normal people. Go figure.

Atropos · 07-27-2006, 05:26 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister P.

My Tri Team was fortunate enough to catch an advance screening of the film on Tuesday.

Jealousy rages within me!!

kidding...but seriously, did you happen to have a small camcorder with which to record the movie? I reeeeealy want to watch it.

wesmeyer11 · 07-27-2006, 07:46 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Mister P.

My Tri Team was fortunate enough to catch an advance screening of the film on Tuesday.

To quote Spicoli, "you dick!" No seriously though, that is awesome. Jealousy is a weakness, but I am having a weak moment right now.

DGallo140.6 · 08-04-2006, 05:29 PM

Hello everybody, I just brokenmy collarbone training for Half Vineman this September. Now after surgery I just can not do too much, but read and learn more about this incredible sport. I really will like to know more about DVD movies you recomend while Im in bed recovering.

Jstyle · 08-18-2006, 06:01 AM

Any news lately of a release???

hipfan · 10-09-2006, 11:14 PM

Just went on to the website. Looks like late October in some theaters, and on DVD for the rest of us.

mdd · 10-10-2006, 05:13 AM

Anyone have a link on this movie?

gfd · 10-10-2006, 05:51 AM

Here is the website:

http://www.witmovie.com/

01-26-2006, 09:17 AM	#1
MaverickUNC Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Ironman Endurance Level: 6,7,9 Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Chapel Hill Posts: 174	"What it Takes" Movie Does anyone know when the movie What It Takes is going to be released? It seems like a pretty interesting movie, as it follows four IM athletes in their training for a championship finish. -Andy __________________ "I run because it always takes me where I want to go" -Dean Karnazes

01-26-2006, 09:36 AM	#3
beads1985 HyperActive Trifueler Skill Level: IM FL, ChesapeakMan finisher, AGWK Primary Distance: Ironman Endurance Level: 6,5,6 Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Madison, NJ(Northwest New Jersey) Posts: 3,722	I have heard that there have been repeated delays and to check the website for updates. Obviously when it is up and running. __________________ Scott "Nothing to it, but to do it" -More bike BEFORE race day, less time on it race day -Never underestimate the power and deviousness of crazy people http://beads1985.trifuel.net/

01-26-2006, 11:18 AM	#6
RV HyperActive Trifueler Skill Level: Training for IMWI 08, 2xIMWI Finisher Primary Distance: Ironman Endurance Level: 5,8,6 Join Date: Jan 2005 Location: Ottawa, Wi Posts: 3,063	The distribution plans for the end audiences (us) indicated that it would be through the USA Triathlon group and local triathlon clubs. So they know their market. Anxious to view the entire movie. __________________ RV It takes a long time to get good. - Scott Molina Slow is smooth; smooth is fast. - Rich Strauss

08-04-2006, 05:29 PM	#16
DGallo140.6 Registering Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 1	Hello everybody, I just brokenmy collarbone training for Half Vineman this September. Now after surgery I just can not do too much, but read and learn more about this incredible sport. I really will like to know more about DVD movies you recomend while Im in bed recovering. Last edited by DGallo140.6 : 08-04-2006 at 05:31 PM.

10-10-2006, 05:51 AM	#20
gfd Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Chesapeakeman Primary Distance: Half Ironman Endurance Level: 4,6,7 Join Date: Jan 2006 Location: Nazareth, PA Posts: 312	Here is the website: http://www.witmovie.com/ __________________ "Know how sublime a thing it is To suffer and be strong." ~Henry Wadsworth Longfellow~ Garen

01-26-2006, 09:27 AM	#2
deepbluex Trifuel Regular Skill Level: intermediate Primary Distance: Olympic Endurance Level: 4,7,1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 568	I was wondering that too. The documentary covers the training and lives of some top triathletes leading up to the 05 Kona race so I imagine it's now getting into post-production unless they're still following the athletes through some period after the race. I am looking forward to it. There is a "contact us" link on the official site but the web script doesn't seem to work...

01-26-2006, 09:38 AM	#4
ForceFed Member Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Olympic Endurance Level: 5,6,8 Join Date: Apr 2005 Location: Kentucky Posts: 39	On the site it says sometime in 2005 or 2006. Should be soon. There is a trailer on Peter Reid's site, if you haven't seen it.

01-26-2006, 10:16 AM	#5
deepbluex Trifuel Regular Skill Level: intermediate Primary Distance: Olympic Endurance Level: 4,7,1 Join Date: Oct 2005 Location: Pasadena Posts: 568	The trailer looks promising. I wonder how much broad appeal it has. For the likes of us, it's like candy, but how interesting is the sport of triathlon to the general population?

01-26-2006, 12:39 PM	#7
glbrum Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Half Ironman Endurance Level: 5,7,6 Metro: Los Angeles Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Mission Viejo Posts: 880	I was also wondering about that earlier this week. I hope it makes it out soon. It looks like a really neat movie.

01-26-2006, 12:46 PM	#8
walchka Member Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Olympic Endurance Level: 5,7,8 Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: St. Paul Posts: 64	Hopefully it will come out very soon. I've been dying to see it after seeing the preview months ago. Like someone mentioned, serious candy for the tri community.

07-23-2006, 08:54 AM	#10
Riverbrady Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Half Ironman Join Date: Jul 2004 Location: Austin Posts: 550	Just as a note, we've been linked a couple times on the actual site here.

07-23-2006, 04:59 PM	#11
wesmeyer11 Trifuel Regular Join Date: Jun 2006 Posts: 180	Interesting...Somebody who can answer the question obviously knows about this, yet they don't give any input! I need to see that movie!

07-27-2006, 03:47 PM	#13
Mister P. New Member Skill Level: advanced Beginner Primary Distance: Olympic Endurance Level: 2,3,3 Metro: Los Angeles Join Date: Jul 2006 Posts: 2	My Tri Team was fortunate enough to catch an advance screening of the film on Tuesday. I can't really predict how much broad appeal it will have, but for triathletes it's a no-brainer: you must see this movie. The great thing about this film (and indeed, about the entire sport) is that you can specifically relate to everything the athletes are saying. When they're talking about the conditions at Wildflower, you can say "yup, I was there too". (well I can't say that myself, but you get the idea.) You'll never feel that kind of connection to a Superbowl champion. In spite of the irony of the athletes being called "normal people" in the teaser, they really DO seem normal in the film. In fact, they often don't even look very athletic. But we all know the extraordinary things they can do. They get frustrated with training, with illnesses, with relationships. Just like normal people. Go figure.

08-18-2006, 06:01 AM	#17
Jstyle Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Ironman Endurance Level: 6,7,7 Join Date: Feb 2005 Location: Gainesville VA Posts: 829	Any news lately of a release???

10-09-2006, 11:14 PM	#18
hipfan Member Skill Level: Beginner Primary Distance: Half Ironman Endurance Level: 4,4,6 Metro: Vancouver Join Date: Oct 2004 Location: Taber, AB Canada Posts: 63	Just went on to the website. Looks like late October in some theaters, and on DVD for the rest of us.

10-10-2006, 05:13 AM	#19
mdd Trifuel Regular Skill Level: Intermediate Primary Distance: Olympic Join Date: Aug 2006 Posts: 390	Anyone have a link on this movie?

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