IMDb RATING
4.6/10
9.3K
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A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.
Zachary Knighton
- Brillo Murphy
- (as Zach Knighton)
Ramón Rodríguez
- Lupe La Rosa
- (as Ramon Rodriguez)
K.D. Aubert
- April-May
- (as KD Aubert)
Mario Revolori
- Mexican Boy
- (as Mario Quinonez Jr.)
Storyline
Did you know
- TriviaWillie Nelson accepted his part without reading the script.
- GoofsThe two connected checks offered to Steve at the party house were drawn on Broadway Bank in Santa Monica, Ca. from a company called Beachway Industries for $50,000 each. The problem was, there weren't any account numbers on the checks.
- Quotes
Jack Mayweather: Dude, you just harshed my morning mellow.
- ConnectionsFeatured in Siskel & Ebert: Lakeview Terrace/The Women/Surfer Dude/Towelhead (2008)
- SoundtracksStar-Spangled Banner
Lyrics by Francis Scott Key and music by John Stafford Smith
Performed by Matthew McConaughey and Blake Neely
Featured review
I generally like movies about surfing - documentaries, fiction and even animated flicks. While this movie started out fine, by the end, I really had no idea why the movie was made. Nothing really happens. Nothing. Furthermore, this movie is actually only 75 minutes long (without the credits)! That's pretty short, but it fits since there isn't really any story.
I did like the beginning though - there are cool surfing shots, lots of specialized surfer lingo, and a cool introduction to McConaughey's character as a legendary surfer. And that was not all, the beginning also gives us an exotic high-tech firm w/3D virtual technology, a surfer reality show and even a flashy/upscale topless beach party (it was very well done!).
However, in terms of where all these elements go, the movie tanks. McConaughey's character walks around confused and dejected because there's no surf ... all while he's continually assaulted by the high tech firm that's pressuring him to sign a contract.
As a movie, it's pretty terrible. However, I must say that I still enjoyed a lot of the above elements for their fun-spirited nature. For the general viewer though, there's definitely no point in seeing this movie.
I did like the beginning though - there are cool surfing shots, lots of specialized surfer lingo, and a cool introduction to McConaughey's character as a legendary surfer. And that was not all, the beginning also gives us an exotic high-tech firm w/3D virtual technology, a surfer reality show and even a flashy/upscale topless beach party (it was very well done!).
However, in terms of where all these elements go, the movie tanks. McConaughey's character walks around confused and dejected because there's no surf ... all while he's continually assaulted by the high tech firm that's pressuring him to sign a contract.
As a movie, it's pretty terrible. However, I must say that I still enjoyed a lot of the above elements for their fun-spirited nature. For the general viewer though, there's definitely no point in seeing this movie.
Details
- Release date
- Country of origin
- Official sites
- Language
- Also known as
- Hızlı sörfçü
- Filming locations
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $6,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $52,132
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,971
- Sep 7, 2008
- Gross worldwide
- $52,132
- Runtime1 hour 25 minutes
- Color
- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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