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Surf's Up (2007) 6.8
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6.8/10 from 37,317 users
Metascore: 64/100
Reviews: 106 user | 151 critic | 26 from Metacritic.com A behind-the-scenes look at the annual Penguin World Surfing Championship, and its newest participant, up-and-comer Cody Maverick. |
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Cast
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| Shia LaBeouf | ... |
Cody Maverick
(voice)
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| Jeff Bridges | ... |
Zeke 'Big Z' Topanga /
'Geek'
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| Zooey Deschanel | ... |
Lani Aliikai
(voice)
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| Jon Heder | ... |
Chicken Joe
(voice)
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| James Woods | ... |
Reggie Belafonte
(voice)
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| Diedrich Bader | ... |
Tank 'The Shredder' Evans
(voice)
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| Mario Cantone | ... |
Mikey Abromowitz
(voice)
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| Kelly Slater | ... |
Kelly
(voice)
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| Rob Machado | ... |
Rob
(voice)
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| Sal Masekela | ... |
SPEN Announcer
(voice)
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Ash Brannon | ... |
Filmmaker
(voice)
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| Chris Buck | ... |
Filmmaker
(voice)
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| Brian Posehn | ... |
Glen Maverick
(voice)
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Dana Belben | ... |
Edna Maverick
(voice) (as Dana L. Belben)
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Reed Buck | ... |
Arnold
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Plot Summary
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Plot Synopsis
Storyline
This story follows a teenage rock hopper penguin named Cody Maverick from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's nothing but a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. Young Cody is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans, isn't just about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek, a recluse aging former surfer, living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two. Written by Anthony Pereyra (hypersonic91@yahoo.com)
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A Major Ocean Picture See more »Motion Picture Rating (MPAA)
Rated PG for mild language and some rude humor | See all certifications »Parents Guide:
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Country:
USALanguage:
EnglishRelease Date:
8 June 2007 (USA) See more »Also Known As:
Los reyes de las olas See more »Box Office
Budget:
$85,000,000 (estimated)Opening Weekend:
£601,289 (UK) (10 August 2007)Gross:
£4,356,423 (UK) (5 October 2007)Company Credits
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Technical Specs
Runtime:
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ColorAspect Ratio:
1.85 : 1
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Filmmaker: Quiet on the set. And we're rolling. Cody Maverick interview, take one.
Cody Maverick: So why are you guys here to interview me?
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Written by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt (as Mike Pritchard), and Tre Cool (as Frank Wright III)
Performed by Green Day
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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Did You Know?
Trivia
"Surf's Up" is also the title of an episode of Even Stevens, which Shia LaBeouf also starred in. See more »Goofs
After Cody talks to Lani for the first time, he and Chicken Joe walk away talking. Cody mentions Lani by name; however, Lani never told Cody her name. See more »Quotes
[first lines]Filmmaker: Quiet on the set. And we're rolling. Cody Maverick interview, take one.
Cody Maverick: So why are you guys here to interview me?
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Crazy Credits
Hang on after the credits for a funny scene with Glen and Edna Maverick (Cody's brother and mother) with the film crew. See more »Soundtracks
"Welcome to Paradise"Written by Billie Joe Armstrong, Mike Dirnt (as Mike Pritchard), and Tre Cool (as Frank Wright III)
Performed by Green Day
Courtesy of Warner Bros. Records Inc.
By Arrangement with Warner Music Group Film & TV Licensing
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As an old surfer, and a lover of penguins, I was totally PUMPED for this movie! So I went out to see it last night, and I laughed several times. One of the most awesome things to me, was how Big Z encompassed the ideal of just having fun and letting everything go while you surf. You've got to watch it to see that, but really, this movie is spectacular. The animation is great, the characters develop nicely, and the "documentary" format adds to the humor aspect of it.
I don't know about the comparisons to Happy Feet, but it seems rather weird to get all upset because there's another penguin movie out on the market. Bottom line, for me, is that this movie was very fun to watch, and I thought it had some classic bits of humor. It may be a bit too much for some younger kids, but it was great for me. I loved this movie!