Big Wednesday
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Movie Reviews of Big Wednesday
Movie Review: Superb, more about youth and friendship than surfing
Summary: 5 Stars
A superb film, possibly the best from a very underrated and criminally underused filmmaker, it is more about youth and friendship than about catching a wave. Beautifully made, from the stunning photography to the fine acting, Milius creates a real sense of place and time, a rich and varied tapestry that in the end is emotionally powerful and rewarding. He gets excellent performances out of limited actors like Vincent and Busey - Lee Purcell is also excellent in what is essentially a decorative role. The film is studded with great small bits, from Godfather 2's Joe Spinell as an Army psychiatrist to John Ford regular Hank Worden.The commentary track by Milius is very good too. I am no surfer but I loved it.
Movie Review: More than your average surf film
Summary: 5 Stars
Although slow moving at times, this film portrays in more ways than one the interaction of surfing with the rest of life. Through turbulent times and changes in lifestyle, this ode to maturity brings the point home when "has been" surfers still show their stuff to the young crowd during astronomical swell.Most surf films these days are documentary in nature. This film is more story based although the action scenes still bring on the stoke. I would recommend this picture for any one who wants a slightly different take on beach movies. It is nice to see Jan,Gary, and Bill in their youth.
Movie Review: A beach culture classic
Summary: 5 Stars
I was a surf grommet growing up in the mid 1970's. This flick touched on Vietnam in ways that I could begin to understand. When Leroy the masochist(Gary Busey) shambles into the draft board whilst combing his hair with a dead fish, the surreal and insane nature of Vietnam becomes crystal clear. This is a true surf epic directed by a guy who knows the territory. The surf footage, for a hollywood movie, is truly outstanding. There is even a cameo appearance by Mr. Pipeline himself--Gerry Lopez.Movie Review: More than just a surf flick
Summary: 5 Stars
I first saw Big Wednesday in 1980 while growing up in Corona del Mar. My friends and I lived our young lives by this movie without ever realizing the true story told in Big Wednesday is about the changing face of friendship as we grow older. It's a story about friends being there for each other when it matters.My view of this movie as I push 40 is that it is an insightful classic about what happens to friendship as we age. It shouldn't be pidgeon holed as a surf flick.
Movie Review: BEST SURFING FILM EVER!!!
Summary: 5 Stars
This movie is about everything surfing has to offer: FRIENDSHIP, PARTIES, MEXICO, BEER, LOYALTY, AND GROWING UP. It chronicles the lives of 3 surf buddies throughout the 60's and 70's. Big Wednesday also explores the ups and downs of surfing. It's a very moving film especially if you live in SoCal and you have a lot of surfing buddies. To me, this movie is sort of a window that shows what will happen with me and my friends in the future as we grow up.