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Surf's Up (UMD, 2007)

Chris Buck, Ash Brannon | Theatrical release: 2007 | Rating: PG (MPAA)
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Movie synopsis
This animated mock documentary directed by Chris Buck (TARZAN) and Ash Brannon (TOY STORY 2) follows penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. This teenage penguin is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader), isn't about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek (Jeff Daniels), a recluse living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two.The documentary/reality show format is a delightful surprise, and side interviews with other characters make it particularly effective. The attention to detail in this feature is terrific. The foam, waves, sand, expressions, and movements are all quite realistic, and the voices are spot on. Shia LaBeouf hits the mark perfectly as Cody, and Jeff Daniels is fun as the aging former surfer, Geek, who imparts his wisdom to the newbie. Mario Cantone voices the perpetually exasperated talent scout, Mikey, who works for sports promoter Reggie (James Woods). Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel also lend their talents as midwestern surfer dude Chicken Joe and the lovely lifeguard Lani, respectively. Sports Penguin Entertainment Network (SPEN) correspondents Kelly Slater and Rob Machado are voiced by their real-life surfing-legend counterparts. A soundtrack including a number of past pop hits is also a nice touch.

Product Details
  • Number of Discs: 1
  • Rating: PG (MPAA)
  • Film Country: USA
  • UPC: 043396194106

Additional Details
Genre:Childrens
Format:UMD

eBay Product ID: EPID61688391

Editorial reviews

3 stars out of 5 -- "[With] terrific voice work from Shia LaBeouf...and Jeff Bridges..."
Rolling Stone - Peter Travers (06/14/2007)

"Bridges puts warmth, patience, and innate cool into every line, like he was born to hang ten..." -- Grade: B+
Entertainment Weekly - Lisa Schwarzbaum (06/15/2007)

"SURF'S UP has a friendly, blue-collar vibe and some sly, low-key humor..."
New York Times - Jeannette Catsoulis (06/08/2007)

"[B]reezy, funny and charming....The movement and crashing of water are beautifully rendered..."
Sight and Sound - Andrew Osmond (09/01/2007)

4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] smart, endearing, relatively small-scale comedy....The scenes between Bridges and LaBeouf have real heart..."
Empire - Andrew Osmond (09/01/2007)

4 stars out of 5 -- "[A] welcome surprise....The 'reality film' approach makes it quirky and fun..."
Ultimate DVD - David Richardson (05/01/2008)

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Created: 12/23/10

great movie

bought this a week ago for my kids and it was great. they love using the psps. I thought instead always getting games a movie would be cool. they liked it and plays great. I was unsure about buying a movie for the psp but it was well worth it.

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Created: 10/01/10

Hilarious

My family and I really enjoyed this movie. It had tons of humour and has a great soundtrack to go along with it. I highly recommend this movie for everyone of any age!

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Created: 07/30/10

serves its purpose

it keeps kids quiet . so it serves its purpose , i mean if a movie can do that then it must be good or i think so anyway i dont know why i have to write 100 words to describe my 4yr olds psp movie .. kinda stupid .. hopefully that was enough ..

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Created: 11/02/09

Surf's up

I love this movie. I is a prefect movie for the kids and since it is a PSP movie, it will keep the kids occupied on our long road trips.

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Created: 03/08/08

SURFS UP UMD

THESE MOVIES AREN'T ALWAYS EASY TO COME BY!PACKAGED PERFECT,MY SON LUVS TO WATCH IT !GREAT PICTURE QUALITY!

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