Forever, the latest Tanner film,releases today.
Constantine describes the film early on as an essay on Tanner rather than a ski movie.
This is a fair warning as the movie remains slow-paced and thoughtful throughout.
Tanner, now 35, talks in great detail about feeling back on top.
This is most evident in the way the Hall family talk around witnessing Tanner’s injuries and recoveries.
Despite being difficult to watch at times the film is insightful and thought-provoking.
Tanner enjoying being in front of the lens as always.
Foreveris heavily oriented around interview pieces and historical context.
These were well done in parts.
These were some of the most interesting sections of the movie.
This is something I struggled with personally, but without its inclusionForeverwould have felt incomplete to some.
The fire in Tanners eyes when he’s on camera, speaks volumes about his current headspace.
Tanner says his masterpiece is still to come, and you wouldn’t bet against the man.
The list of skiers who have done doubles in the streets is short.
The list of 35-year-olds who’ve done one…
The lack of new footage meant that, as a ski fan, I foundForevera little slow.
It could have been edited to be punchier.
Instead, I sometimes felt we were watching Constantines story, rather than a true exploration of Tanner himself.
However, the behind-the-scenes look at Tanners involvement in the competition is great.
We see that he is is a real student of skiing, and a competitor at heart.
Its a pleasure to hear Tanner talk lucidly about skiing and how formative it has been.
Few who are still riding today can match the length, breadth, and success of his career.
Its probably Candide and thats it… and you don’t see him out in the streets.
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Forever can be downloaded today on:Amazon,Vimeo On Demandandmore.
