Soul Surfer
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Metascore
53 out of 100

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7.1 out of 10

Generally favorable reviews- based on 57 Ratings

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  • Starring: Annasophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt
  • Summary: Soul Surfer is the true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. (Sony Pictures)

Critic Reviews

Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 10 out of 27
  2. Mixed: 14 out of 27
  3. Negative: 3 out of 27
  1. Orlando Sentinel
    Reviewed by: Roger Moore
    Apr 6, 2011
    88
    The best faith-based film ever made, an uplifting, entertaining and wonderfully-acted account of surfer Bethany Hamilton's life before and after a shark bit her arm off in the waters off her favorite Hawaiian beach.
  2. The New York Times
    Reviewed by: Andy Webster
    Apr 7, 2011
    80
    As a portrait of a spirited, resilient athlete, the movie succeeds best, unafraid to face its heroine's daunting challenges directly.
  3. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Glenn Whipp
    Apr 7, 2011
    60
    That Soul Surfer rates as a giant leap for this team speaks well about the conviction the movie's actors bring to the material as well as the respect afforded the Hamiltons and their faith.
  4. New York Post
    Reviewed by: Lou Lumenick
    Apr 8, 2011
    38
    You'd think it would be hard to make an uninteresting movie based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton... But the terminally bland Soul Surfer comes perilously close.

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Score distribution:
  1. Positive: 21 out of 30
  2. Mixed: 4 out of 30
  3. Negative: 5 out of 30
  1. soulsurfer99
    10
    This movie was so touching especially to all the young surfers out there who want to make a difference. I don't see why everyone is saying it was bad acting at the shark attack part. I couldn't believe what I was reading! Everyone is wrong. Please this movie is very touching. RECOMMENDED TO ALL AGES!… Expand
  2. Rikiege
    8
    A true story pretty impressive.
  3. MarcDoyle
    7
    I bumped into Bethany Hamilton in the Lihue airport several years back, and she was surrounded by adoring locals. Such a brave person, and it's a really amazing story. I thought the parts with Carrie Underwood were a touch contrived, but because faith is such a big part of the Hamilton family's life, they were appropriate. Hunt and Quaid are perfect casting choices. The surfing scenes are spectacular. The scene that had the biggest impact on me was the one in which she first comes home from the hospital, realizing some of the new limitation of her condition. When she realizes that she'll probably never be able to play the guitar again, it absolutely put things in perspective (as a guitar player...)… Expand
  4. heyitsmegrif4
    3
    Great true story it is a totally inspiring story, oh this movie may just be wonderful. It isn't, this movie has uninspiring dialogue, bad acting surprising from AnnaSophia Robb and no chemistry between its stars. I give this movie 27%.… Expand

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