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Movie Reviews of Step into Liquid
Movie Review: Amazing!
Summary: 5 Stars
Really amazing. I didn't expect to like this movie that was all about surfing and surfers. Or that was my impression of it before seeing it. But really,it's all about the wave. And I LOVE waves! What a ride this was!
Did you know people in Wisconsin go surfing on one of the Great Lakes? Mind blowing! Then there's the ultimate challenge...tow-in surfing. This is where you're being pulled into humongous waves by a jet ski (or other means) to ride some of the biggest waves on the planet. Absolutely incredible! The sheer power and size of some of these waves is amazing. I spent most of this movie completely in awe.
The best thing about this (sport) is that everyone seemed to be having fun. Real bliss. Whatever competitiveness there is to this, there's also the adrenaline rush, the pure beauty and enjoyment of riding the ultimate wave (which for some can be 4 feet or 100, it all depends on what does it for you), and (yes), the Zen of it all.
Oh, did I mention the out-takes? Love those. Loved the beautiful places this movie (documentary actually) took me too all over the world, and all from the comfort of home. Sure makes me wish I could surf. For a living. Wow.The ultimate fantasy come true, a life of gorgeous ocean and endless waves and fun. Sounds heavenly.
Movie Review: Best Surf Movie Ever ?
Summary: 5 Stars
I was completely blown away by Dana Brown's most excellent film. I truly believe it's the best surf movie to come out since Dana's father came out with Endless Summer back in 1964.
This is a movie the whole family will enjoy. It's evident that some of Bruce Brown's DNA has been passed on to his son. Brown has his father's wit for telling a story and including things we've never seen before. Like the crazed Texans who ride the wakes of huge steamer ships for miles. The stoked crew at the Great Lakes were a hoot to watch.
I loved the scene where Brown takes his crew to Ireland of all places and shows us that Ireland has some great waves. And then switches to three young brothers from Santa Cruz teaching both Protestants and Catholic kids, how to surf. The brothers are hysterical and the kids warmed the heart, showing that surfing totally eradicates politics and brings people together. It makes you wish the Middle East had some good surf.
The greatest theme of this movie is kind of summed up by Kelly Slater who stated that surfing is kind of like "The Mob." Once you're in, you're in for life. It's like a tribe of people who have "found the stoke."
That's exactly what this movie did for me. It revived the "stoke."
Movie Review: Sensory overload that's good for the soul
Summary: 5 Stars
We first tried to see STEP INTO LIQUID at the Taos Mountain Film Festival 2003. After waiting in a record-breaking line, we finally made it into the building and shuffled painstakingly a few feet down the aisle. The theater was literally wall-to-wall with people. Not being surfers ourselves, we didn't want to stand up in the aisle for two hours to see the film so we went home. Now that I've finally seen it, I understand the reason for the crush. This movie's worth crushing for.
The variety of people, places, and types of surfing was truly a mind expander. I could not have imagined that many novel types of surfing: everything from kooky to heroic to physically phenomenal to spiritually healing and all points in between.
This is more than just a movie; it's a cornucopia. By the end of the film, my senses were totally burnt out. I couldn't watch the additional footage; we had to go back for that the next night as I just couldn't take in any more splendor.
You don't have to be a surfer, or even a sports lover, to enjoy this movie. I'm neither myself, but I rate this movie as among the best I've ever seen.
Movie Review: Step Into Liquid
Summary: 5 Stars
The film to date that captures the essence of why we give up pursuits of fame and fortune and forsake the rat race to become soul surfers whatever our skill level is or evolves to be. "Step" offers up the best statements to date explaining the religous nature of surfing and why it becomes us and we become it. This greatest of all surf films even tops the two Endless Summer films by "dad." It is unfortunate for stressed-out middle class middle America that, unlike Endless Summer I, it will not play to sold-out crowds in most cities in most states. (Endless I had waiting lines in Kansas City.) It is an epic travel/surf flick like its most famous predecessor, Summer I, but will not have the same across the board appeal due to the fact that we are all jet-setters and that the Discovery and Travel Channels have made the travelogue portion ho-hum. The accompanying monologue deserves a nomination. The segment on bringing the kids of Northern and Southern Ireland together through surfing is a tear-jerker to anyone with a heart and puts this timeless epic into a class all by itself in the genre of "Get Up and Go" surf movies.Movie Review: Next Generations Endless Summer
Summary: 5 Stars
In essence this movie has shown the world what surfing is truly about and I applaud Dana Brown for his masterpiece. Not only did he film the incredible and awe inspiring waves of cortez bank but showed that it doesnt matter where you live in this world to enjoy surfing. The footage of surfing wisconsin really was inspiring. Coming from New England I understand where these surfers get there drive. The addition of showing how the female population rocks as well as, if not better than, most men in the water was incredible. Yet in his vision he also showed that its not a competition and brought it back to the roots of surfing, and that is enjoying the ride. From 60 foot waves to 2 foot ripples. This movie is a step into the new millenium with footage of laird hamilton and his innovations into new board designs and tow in surfing. I think on a down side I wished he had touched upon sail surfing which is starting to get momentum. All in all, this is a fantastic movie to add to anybodys surf movie collection if your a surfer or not. Bravo!