Chasing Niagara (2015) User Reviews

Good if you're into kayaking, but name is misleading

[MoDo12 · 5/10 · 30 July 2018]

As others have pointed put, they don't do it and I have a feeling they never even intended on doing it. Its 98.9% guaranteed to be a suicide mission and that's exactly what we all would have seen had he actually gone ahead and did it. That said, if you liked this movie check out art of flight, its better and along the same lines (less the fake suicide mission at the end).

Good kayaking footage, annoying people

[rfadam · 6/10 · 26 February 2022]

This movie had decent kayaking footage from some beautiful rivers in Mexico especially. But I found the personalities to be annoying, entitled, arrogant and reckless 20 something males, who don't seem to learn a thing after nearly losing one of their fellow kayakers. I get that some people a have an insatiable need to push the limits through extreme sports, but isn't it enough to be satisfied with having run some really tall waterfalls and gnarly whitewater? I enjoy watching kayaking movies but there are others that I think are much better. Also, the title is gimmicky, and it seems unethical to me for those involved, including the production company, to exploit the hype around an illegal and deadly act: Kayaking Niagara Falls.

Let me save you some time...

[JackMillion · 3/10 · 12 August 2016]

They don't do it. Yes it's called "Chasing Niagara", but they don't actually go over Niagara Falls. They chicken out at the end. There, I saved you an hour and 20 minutes. You're welcome. I'm giving it an extra star because it was shot well and the scenery looked beautiful. Rich people traveling the world having a helicopter take hi-def shots while you kayak - rough life! I don't recommend this movie; There's really no point to it. Again, the scenery is beautiful and shot well. It's neat to learn a little about what they do. But I have no sympathy for people with money wasting time getting an adrenaline high while a helicopter films their attempts in 1080P hi-def.

Incredible story and journey!

[whitewatertroubleshoot · 10/10 · 3 July 2016]

Simply put, the best kayak film I have seen to date. It isn't a paddle porn flick as there is a really important moral undertone throughout the movie, although you will not be disappointed with the images captured. Rush Sturges and Co. you outdid yourselves as the production quality, the story line, and execution are unmatched. I think a lot of folks will be surprised. Well worth the 10 bucks.

I have seen some negative reviews as to whether the team runs Niagara Falls or not, let me finish by saying that it is not what is or is not run in this film but instead how they approach their challenges and decision making throughout. This is a great film for those who are pushing the upper limits of what's possible or even for those just getting started.

Film should be called NOT Chasing Niagra

[bluebeatspecials · 2/10 · 12 May 2017]

Don't even waste your time watching this. I sat through almost 1hr 20mins just to have some idiot crap his pants in the last 5mins and chicken out of the challenge. I felt embarrassed for the total loser.

Why even bother to release this film if the main objective isn't even attempted? I have to ask myself did he ever intend on going over the falls, or was it just a good way to mislead the audience and make and market this film so that people would watch it.

Grow some bigger testicles Rafa Ortiz....

Just nuts

[portrushme · 10/10 · 12 December 2022]

Some have criticised this because of what happens. Those people are completely missing the point, as per usual. And those criticising the final outcome do not have one iota of the mental strength of those making the film. So easy to pass comments as you struggle to get off the sofa for another packet of Lays

I am not a kayaker, I only learned about this movie a couple of days ago and it capitivated me completely

These guys are at the top of their game and it shows. I was watching with my jaw hitting the ground

I would thoroughly recommend it just to see how committed/daft some thrill seekers are!

Intensely irritating

[aggarwalkishor · 1/10 · 3 April 2020]

Love sports bios and docs, But this one fails. All the kayakers are intensely irritating especially the little one. And as for the title - well you guessed it.

I feel robbed

[lemanstreet · 1/10 · 10 April 2020]

I watched all the programme only for the guy to bottle the drop. Wtf !!

Not a Redbull athlete.......

Rich kids playing about thinking they're amazing..

[evihann · 1/10 · 3 September 2020]

This is just a bunch of rich kids that can't get enough of themselves. The worst kayaker is the main character. The make out there's a huge level of organisation but they would have been in no way equipped to save the small guy if he'd actually tried to go over Niagara. Intensely annoying and we'd be better served to never see them on TV again.

Biggest clickbait EVER!

[gbnfpzf · 1/10 · 4 September 2021]

Thieves! That's what I said. They stole 1hour and 13 minutes from me. They chicken out in the last 10 minutes of the movie.

Rich kids mucking about

[johnsolo-91456 · 3/10 · 4 June 2020]

Spoiler!!! He doesn't do it. I'm not saying he should have tried, in fact I think the idea was flat out stupid, I just think it's a waste of a documentary. This documentary follows a bunch of rich over privileged kids whilst they muck about. They try to make out there's a real science to what they do but it just can't across amateur. Main character is annoying and doesn't seem to be as good at kayaking as his support team.