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80 out of 100

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8.5 out of 10

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  • Starring: Darrick Doerner, Dave Kalama, Laird John Hamilton
  • Summary: This documentary takes viewers along surfing's timeline, highlighting the group of extraordinary adventurers that emerged: surfers who, not satisfied with the mere recreational and social aspects of the sport, began searching for bigger and bigger waves, pushing the boundaries of performance to explore the "unridden realm." (Sony Pictures Classics)… Expand

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 27 out of 28
  2. Mixed: 1 out of 28
  3. Negative: 0 out of 28
  1. Portland Oregonian
    Reviewed by: Staff (Not credited)
    100
    A more sober, less in-your-face documentary than Peralta's great skateboarding flick.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Ann Hornaday
    100
    An exhilarating, often mind-blowing history of surfing.
  3. Austin Chronicle
    Reviewed by: Marjorie Baumgarten
    40
    There is plenty here to enjoy for beach bums and fans of bikinis and six-pack abs, but others are likely to find themselves hopeless wet blankets.

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