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Billabong Odyssey (2003)

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Overview

Director:
Philip Boston
Release Date:
25 March 2004 (Australia) more view trailer
Tagline:
Surfing doesn't get any bigger than this! more
Plot:
Action sports documentary that follows the industry's best big wave surfers as they travel the world searching for the largest waves that nature has to offer. The journey spanned 18 months, 6 continents and produced up to 70 foot waves. | add synopsis
Plot Keywords:
Surfer | Technology | Surfboard | Jet Ski | Wave more
User Comments:
good fun for surfers and non-surfers alike more

Cast

 (Credited cast)
Shawn Barron ... Himself - Surfer (as Shawn 'Barney' Barron)
Fred Basse ... Himself - Surfer
Layne Beachley ... Herself - Surfer
Ken Bradshaw ... Himself - Surfer
Carlos Burle ... Himself - Surfer
Taj Burrow ... Himself - Surfer
Nick Carroll ... Himself
Jeff Clark ... Himself
Ken Collins ... Himself - Surfer (as Ken 'Skindog' Collins)
Sean Collins ... Himself - Surfline
Alistair Craft ... Himself (as Alister Craft)
Craig H. Davidson ... Himself (as Craig Davidson)
Vetea David ... Himself
Shane Dorian ... Himself
Mark Foo ... Himself - Surfer (archive footage)
Donavon Frankenreiter ... Himself (as Donovan Frankenreiter)
Brad Gerlach ... Himself - Surfer
John Glomb ... Himself
Eraldo Gueiros ... Himself - Surfer
Cheyne Horan ... Himself
Peter Hudson ... Himself (as Capt. Peter Hudson)
Andy Irons ... Himself
Noah Johnson ... Himself
Malik Joyeux ... Himself
Archie Kalepa ... Himself
Mike Karvia ... Himself
Brian L. Keaulana ... Himself - Safety Coordinator (as Brian Keaulana)
Buffalo Keaulana ... Himself

Keala Kennelly ... Herself
Buzzy Kerbox ... Himself
Rodney Kilbourne ... Himself
Titus Kinimaka ... Himself
Doug Knutzen ... Himself (as Capt. Doug Knutzen)
Randy Laine ... Himself

Sanoe Lake ... Herself
François Liets ... Himself (as Francios Liets)
Brock Little ... Himself
Peyo Lizarazu ... Himself - Surfer
Josh Loya ... Himself - Surfer
Garrett McNamara ... Himself
Peter Mel ... Himself (as Mel Peter)
Sonny Miller ... Himself
Bushy Mitchell ... Himself
Dan Moore ... Himself
Greg Noll ... Himself
Patrick O'Connell ... Himself (as Pat O'Connell)
Mike Parsons ... Himself - Surfer
Chuck Patterson ... Himself
Reid Pinder ... Himself
Frank Quirarte ... Himself
Rush Randle ... Himself - Board Sport Futurist
Adam Replogle ... Himself
Makua Rothman ... Himself - Surfer
Anthony Ruffo ... Himself
Bill Sharp ... Himself - Project Director
Skip Staats ... Himself
David Stanfield ... Announcer
Sebastian St. Jean ... Himself - Surfer
Raimana Van Bastolear ... Himself (as Raimaina Van Bastolear)
Darryl Virostko ... Himself (as Darryl 'Flea' Virostko)
Les Walker ... Himself
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Additional Details

MPAA:
Rated PG for thematic elements, some nudity and language.
Runtime:
USA:88 min | Australia:87 min
Country:
USA
Language:
English
Color:
Color
Aspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1 more
Sound Mix:
Dolby
Certification:
USA:PG | Australia:PG | UK:PG
Filming Locations:
Baja California, Mexico more
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Movie Connections:
Features "Dateline NBC" (1992) more
Soundtrack:
Corazon de Oro more

FAQ

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4 out of 4 people found the following comment useful:-
good fun for surfers and non-surfers alike, 11 September 2004
Author: Roland E. Zwick (magneteach@aol.com) from United States

A few years ago, some of the top surfers in the world banded together and took off on a global search for that 'perfect wave.' They called their expedition The Billabong Odyssey, and this documentary chronicles both the group's formation and its first major forays into the roiling waters off the coasts of France, Mexico, Australia, Hawaii and the Pacific Northwest.

'The Billabong Odyssey' is more than just a series of breathtaking stunts being performed on awe-inspiring waves; it is an informative piece of film-making that instructs those of us who wouldn't know a surf board from an emery board on the fine points of the sport. Through voice-over narration by many of the men on the team, we learn about how the sport has changed and evolved over the years, most notably since the advent of towing vehicles which makes it possible for riders to go out to monster waves that previous generations of paddling surfers could only look off into the distance and dream about reaching. We are informed as to how monster waves form, where they are most likely to occur, and what kinds of dangers they pose for those brave (or foolish) enough to venture into them. We also see just how far technology will advance the sport in the years to come as innovative fans come up with more and more sophisticated equipment and accoutrements to make conquering that ultimate wave a viable possibility. In addition, the film reveals a great deal about the psychology of the sport, affording us glimpses into the mindset of people who are willing to risk life and limb in pursuit of that ultimate thrill.

Of course, the main attraction of a film like 'The Billabong Odyssey' is its phenomenal, you-are-there views of some of the world's greatest waves and the men who attempt to conquer them. The filmmakers plunge us right into the thick of the action, allowing us to ride along with the members of the team, as they wipe out or fulfill their ultimate challenge - only to head right back into the surf to do it all over again.

The film feels a little disjointed at times, losing some of its focus 'round about the midway point. The Odyssey members tend to get lost in the crowd and we miss that sense of camaraderie and group cohesiveness the movie provides us with at the beginning. Still, in terms of its visuals and the insight it offers into the sport, 'The Billabong Odyssey' provides a first-rate arm chair adventure for both the water-logged and the landlubbers among us.

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