Surf's Up

Surf's Up

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Surf's Up

Diedrich Bader, James Woods, Jeff Bridges, Jon Heder, Shia LaBeouf

A "mockumentary" on how penguins were actually the inventors of surfing, including behind-the-scenes footage from the Penguin World Surfing Championship.

Id: 10890518

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  • October 1, 2009
    A fun cartoon. The animated water was particularly impressive but it?s the stoned chicken that steals the show. Not sure if the documentary aspect worked though!
  • March 7, 2009
    "Squidito on el stickito?"

    Another big studio animation film that I enjoyed very much. In fact, I enjoyed it even more than I thought.

    "Surf's Up" failed at the box office. One reason could've been that "Happy Feet" was released half a year earlier. Two animated films about pen...( read more)guins? I guess people had enough of 'em.

    But to give the film some credit, I enjoyed a lot the documentary element of the film. It also made the film more suitable for the more mature audience. During the film, I thought about the target audience, and I can't really think that the littlest of people would enjoy the film as much as those in their teens or older than that.

    The animation is once again top notch, but that is something that the audience is used to nowadays. The water looks extemely nice and some scenes look like something of a postcard.

    There's a lot of talent behind the voices. Jeff Bridges, James Woods, Jon Heder and the golden boy of Hollywood, Shia LaBeouf. Ones to "watch" are especially Bridges and Heder, they do an excellent job. Another fun character is the young penguin who wants to surf but can't really swim that good...

    "You got a koa board?
    - I don't have a board board..."

    So, "Surf's Up" is recommended to all fans of good animations. The story is nice and the characters are good. The movie also has a message about competing so kids should really have a look. Remember to have fun!
  • January 29, 2009
    it was okay.
  • December 13, 2008
    A great original idea for an animated film, having a fly on the wall documentary theme throughout. Jeff Bridges was a great choice of voice in this, it?s a great little movie for all.
  • October 6, 2008
    I think this movie is quite beautifully built and is a must watch for an animated movie lover. In spite of the fact that it lost to Ratatouille in the Oscars, I can easily say that this movie is worth watching. If it wouldn't have been Ratatouille, the situation would have been d...( read more)ifferent. Now, first of all the screenplay of the movie is very good for instance the characters conversing with the camera every now and then is a nice idea. Then some brilliant scenes are there with the surfing in the envelope of water (waves). The depiction of the "banana leaf ride" is also very good. The character of "Z" and Cody is very well displayed. All in all the whole story is good and entertains you for one hour and fifteen minutes.
  • December 29, 2009
    Nice cartoon animation with a funny cast. Great to see with the family.
  • December 2, 2009
    Funny, but really not a kids' movie. Kids just don't get this style--the pseudo documentary style.
  • November 18, 2009
    The mainstream CGI animation company decides to resort to a "mockumentary" style. Is it a sign of desperation? Oh yes, it is... First we saw them dancing and singing, and winning an Oscar in the process (hahaha); now their bodies adapt to the natural habitat... of a beach! Oh, an...( read more)d they can surf. Way too short for becoming interested in both the characters and the conclusion of such a damn clichéd story. Would you believe me if I told you that this film could have been VERY interesting? It wasn't.

    54/100
  • November 11, 2009
    a versão dublada conseguiu ficar melhor que a legendada.
  • November 4, 2009
    Muy chidita. Excelentes graficas.
    Me cayo bien el Gran Z!

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