North Shore
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Movie Reviews of North Shore
Movie Review: 'Rudy' Meets 'Gidget' (sort of)
Summary: 4 Stars
This is a cheesy 80's movie that was released at the height of the neo-surf craze in the 1980's. Unfortunately, I fell victim to that. Still, it's funny to see this movie- a time when Town & Country Surf Designs and Quiksilver reigned supreme.
This movie tells the story of Rick Kane (Matt Adler), a surfer from Tempe, Arizona, who decides to travel to Hawaii to conquer the 'monster' waves of the North Shore (filmed on location in Hawaii) before he heads to art school in New York in the fall. Rick thinks he has the skills to surf the North Shore after winning a surf contest in a simulated wave tank. Unlilke the proverbial 'fish out of water,' Rick soons finds that he is an unwelcome fish in water, and he's in over his head.
When he arrives in Hawaii, Rick meets a couple of surfers who teach him a few things- one of them being that he's not ready to surf the North Shore (great cinematography); however, Rick continues to insist he can surf with the best. Instead, Rick learns that the waves of the North Shore are nothing like the simulated waves of Arizona. After a run-in with the locals (the Hui), Rick learns that 'haoles' like him are not welcome in Hawaii and that he'd better stay out of the locals' way both on land and in the water.
Soon after, young Rick meets a local named Turtle, who introduces him to Chandler (Gregory Harrison), a local surfer and surfboard maker who has accepted the customs of the locals and their culture. Under the guidance and tutelage of Chandler (kind of like Yoda training Luke Skywalker), Rick gradually learns to surf. More importantly, though, Rick learns that true surfers are out on the waves because they love it out there, not because they seek fame and fortune. Rick also happens to meet a local girl named Kiani (Nia Peeples- hot!) who is sympathetic to Rick and helps him feel more comfortable during his stay in Hawaii.
As Rick gets better, he captures the attention of a local surf photographer who convinces him to enter the Pipeline Classic. This provides Rick the opportunity to compete with the world's best surfers even though entering the contest conflicts with Chandler's philosophy of being a 'Soul Surfer.' Still, Rick enters the contest and soon finds himself in competition with Lance Burkhart, his one-time hero.
Will Rick have enough skill to beat Lance Burkhart and achieve his dream of surfing fame? I guess you'll have to stay loose, barney, and watch the whole movie.
Movie Review: Howlie and turtle
Summary: 4 Stars
I honestly must say i have'n seen this movie since i was a kid so i when i got it i really had to watch it a few times and slowly i rmbr this flix but i must say it still is a dam good flix cheezy action n all but good for the soul when u have a dream so big that if u don't becken the call well lets say! I DON'T WANNA TA THAT 40YR OLD MAN SAYEN I COULD DID THAT WHEN I WAS YOUNG (FATMAN) I GOTTA KNOW FOR SURE... so being j.o.j isn't to bad right howlie yeah brah just don't mess with hui bag okay hehehehehe...but n all seriousness i love this movie because it teaches u one thing don't b afraid to chase ur dreams i just got back in to surfing realize that i'm still dat kid who love this sport and can go with the best of the barnyes so if u love to surf professional are leasure it nvr changes.Movie Review: STEREO-TYPICAL SURF STORY
Summary: 4 Stars
Boy wins some C-Grade local surf comp. Wins ticket to Hawaii. Gets all his stuff knocked off by locals. Meets big time shaper. Gets taken in. Learns the real meaning of surfing. Enters big comp. Wins the girl. Sounds lame, but it's quite a good movie. Lots of name surfers play various parts, including Gerry Lopez, Laird Hamilton, Occy. Doesn't do much for the interaction between islanders and main-landers.Movie Review: Silly Plot; Great Surfing
Summary: 4 Stars
While not in the quality range of Endless Summer, Five Summer Stories, Big Wednesday, etc., this is a very enjoyable movie with great surfing and a fairly unbelievable plot ... amazing how a "surfer" who has never even seen an ocean before can master big North Shore surf in a matter of weeks.
Worth owning, though. Great movie to have on when your surfing buddies are over.
Movie Review: Good Surf Cheese
Summary: 4 Stars
Good little cheesy surf movie. Yes it is a B movie, but its worth a watch if you're at all into surfing and up for a good laugh. Gerry Lopez and Laird Hamilton are in it. Probably others as well. Check it out.