“Drift” A Film Review
Over the past few years there has been a real surge with fly fishing films hitting your favorite fly shops. They aren’t just the “how to” films any more. They are mostly about your favorite destination and every film has their own theme or way of getting a message across. It seems that everyone wants to compare any new fly fishing movie to “A River Runs Through It.” Yet it is not the same type of film. “DRIFT” shows you the realism behind the writers and guides.
I would imagine I own most of the fly fishing videos that are out there and I find every one of them to be great and entertaining. Recently, I had the opportunity to watch the new film “DRIFT” which will be released in November. I think I actually watched it three times in two days.
The first time I watched it I was just in awe over the cinematography. The way they captured each fish and its environment on camera made you feel like you were actually there. I felt like I was holding the fish and that got me excited.
The second time I viewed the video I spent more time listening to each story and interview. They take you there and make you want to go fishing. They show you they are there for the love of what they do, not the fame. There is a passion in their voices when they talk about what they love. One thing they bring to this and what I enjoy most about this sport, is the friendships that are made along the way. It will get you excited to form your own destination in the sport we all love so much.
The third time was to share it with my two boys who are nine and six years old. They are crazy about fishing and love to watch fly fishing videos. For this reason, there is one gripe I have about the film. There is a spot that I had to fast forward through because of swearing. On the other hand, I realize little kids are not their target audience. This scene is probably one of my favorite because it gives you a glimpse into their world of guiding.
It is a great film and will find its own place in fly fishing history. It will get you excited this winter and make you want to get out as soon as possible and go fishing.
You can check out their trailer or order the film at www.confluencefilms.tv