Lords of Dogtown
Emile Hirsch, Rebecca De Mornay, Johnny Knoxville
The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970's.
DVD Released: September 27, 2005
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October 6, 2008Skip: "You gotta approach every day as if it's your last!"
The true story of the kids who created modern skateboard culture is recreated in this drama. In the early '70s, skateboards were seen as a fad of the 1960s that had all but died out, but in a rough-and-tumble Veni... ...( read more ) -
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December 9, 2007I was going to give 3 stars just because of Emile Hirsch and Heath Ledger's performances, showing the promise of there big careers. Then they decided to give Johnny Knoxville a part in the movie and ended up ruining that as well for me. Besides all of those thing nice camera work... ...( read more )
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September 22, 2007Very cool dramatisation of the pioneering Zephyr skateboard team and the effects of power in the mid-70's. Great performance from a relatively new cast and the story is involving and sincere. The biggest highlight for me was the awesome retro soundtrack. Appropriate and just plai... ...( read more )
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August 26, 2007Standard film, mediocre, nothing further, worth one watch or two.
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June 28, 2009This is a great film not only based on real people and real events it just feels so real and fun and amazing seeing how it all started and how they actually where pioneers in this and brought it to a new level. these guys really did it
The film follows the surf and skateboardi... ...( read more )
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June 6, 2005
Kurt Loder, MTV
June 3, 2005
Stephanie Zacharek, Salon.com
Lords of Dogtown stays afloat, largely because many of its actors transcend Hardwicke's heavy-handed storytelling. full review
June 3, 2005
Amy Biancolli, Houston Chronicle
When the film works dramatically, it works because of [Emile Hirsch and Heath Ledger]. full review
June 3, 2005
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times
Not only is there no need for this movie, but its weaknesses underline the strength of [Dogtown and the Z-Boys]. full review
June 3, 2005
Kyle Smith, New York Post
Peralta has actually told this tale once before, and done a better job, as the director of the 2001 documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys. full review
June 2, 2005
Edward Havens, FilmJerk.com
Being a little skate punk pre-teen... I found the film to be a fascinating window to my own past, despite the film's obvious flaws. I doubt others will be as forgiving. full review
June 2, 2005
Steven Rea, Philadelphia Inquirer
The film doesn't hold together in any compelling way. full review
June 2, 2005
A.O. Scott, The New York Times
Lords of Dogtown, from start to finish, is pretty much a blast. full review
June 2, 2005
Colin Covert, The Minneapolis Star Tribune
Peralta's script doesn't have a satisfying dramatic structure. full review
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August 4, 2008These kids can act, and they also maintained their balance on dangerous skateboard stunts.
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July 9, 2007I love this movie..It's awesome! Skateboarding/surfing guys and good acting doesn't get much better!
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May 24, 2007I LOVE THIS MOVIE SOOOOOO MUCH...LOL...HOTT GUYS,SK8BORDING/SURFING HOW MUCH BETTER CAN IT GET?
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May 16, 2007this movie rules shows how tony alva and them renverated skateboarding to be how it is today
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November 10, 2006I file this one under "regret renting". I love skateboarding, surfing and all the heroes that are portrayed, it's just a shame that it had to be such a badly executed movie.
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September 24, 2006this movie totally rocks and it has rilly hott guys in it. plus it they can skate and surf. how much better does it get then that?
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