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Overall Grade: C-
Story: C-
Acting: B
Direction: C-
Visuals: B-
What do I say?
by ddmince1 (movies profile) (May 8, 2008)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
Being a surfer and loving the image of the stereotype lifestyle, I went in to this movie thinking that this icon would be an outlet for my vicarious desires.... Full Review

Overall Grade: D-
Story: D-
Acting: N/A
Direction: D-
Visuals: D
A CRUEL AND SELFISH HERO
by BluesDoctor (movies profile) (Jun 26, 2008)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
The problem with “Surfwise” is twofold: First, the main protagonist, Dorian Paskowitz, is narcissistic, cruel, shortsighted and shallow. Second, the film barely recognizes this, but, instead, more often than not,... Full Review

Overall Grade: D
Story: F
Acting: C
Direction: D+
Visuals: A+
New Meaning to Trailer Trash
by surfnazi54 (movies profile) (Jun 11, 2008)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
In this day and age, the kids would have been turned over to Child Services. This is nothing more than child abuse. Doc is a poor excuse of... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: N/A
Acting: N/A
Direction: N/A
Visuals: N/A
Paradise Lost
by elfjohn7 (movies profile) (May 15, 2008)
4 of 7 people found this review helpful
The director has found some fascinating material. If you like documentaries about interesting people (a la early Errol Morris... Vernon and Gates of Heaven), then you will love Surfwise. If... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A+
Much more than a Surf Movie
by bruce_tay (movies profile) (Jun 14, 2008)
2 of 5 people found this review helpful
Surfwise is much more than a surfing documentary. The film gives you an intimate look at life in the Paskowitz family and how surfing and a cooky father led... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: B
Fascinating Movie
by jenniferdberry (movies profile) (Jun 14, 2008)
This was an fascinating movie. It was so well done and very captivating. It's a story that you keep thinking about, trying to wrap your head around it.... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
Story: N/A
Acting: N/A
Direction: N/A
Visuals: N/A
Amazing
by shaktimandan (movies profile) (Jun 13, 2008)
Thought, provoking, intense, crazy, hilarious an utter roller coaster of emotions. Watch this movie, you won't take your eyes off the screen for a second!  
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