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why such a low rating?

posted 15 years ago by thelectricshaman
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Maybe it's because people are tired from the extensive collection of surfing films as written by mordillo_92 for his review of this movie.

however, my contention is that with all surfing films, i expect to see people's stories about them surfing. no more, no less.

having said that, i definitely enjoyed this movie because of the exuberant characters of these aussies and the south africans. what mordillo_92 doesn't seem to see is the excitement these guys brought to the table. how they made surfing into a sport not just a way of life.

also the late 70s surfing footage was great, along with the editing mixed with a good soundtrack.

to me, one who loves surfing and loves watching movies about it, this movie was a total blast and worth my time. a great film, great subject. and now im off to grab some lines of my own

[–] OliviaV 14 years ago

I completely agree with everything you said.

This story needed to be told and I loved the interviews with Wayne Bartholomew, Mark Richards and Shaun Tomson. I really like how they had the 70s footage and loved how they ended it with them surfing now and a flashback to when they were young, that was cool.

this movie was a total blast and worth my time. a great film, great subject. and now im off to grab some lines of my own

I should have watched this film when it came out, I can't believe it's taken me so long to see it. I wish the surf conditions would get better here because I'm craving a decent session :(

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[–] Woodyanders 9 years ago

Agreed. This documentary told a truly inspirational story about several guys with a lovely dream and the gutsy determination to make said dream a glorious reality. I couldn't help but love the brash attitude and cocky bravado of these Aussie and South African surfers who revolutionized the whole sport by getting people to take it seriously as a professional activity rather than a leisurely pastime.

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