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Summary: Good, clean, surfalicious fun!
Review: Just think: yesterday my "list" (of the people my wife will theoretically allow me to go out with...) only had one name on it. (Liv Tyler, of course. Duh. ) But today I had to add another candidate, uber-hottie, surfer-model Sanoe Lake, who has one of the supporting roles in this sporty-teen surf flick. Sure, Sanoe doesn't actually do that much wave riding in this film, but as a cool-looking beach bum who stands around smiling that twinkly smile and being supportive of her pal the uber-surfer (played by Kate Bosworth) she definitely rocks my world. Seriously, though, this was a pretty fun film -- a sports saga that takes place on Oahu's treacherous North Shore (apparently the world's gnarliest surf beach). The plot involves a local gal who wants to help put female surfing on the map, despite the taunts of her macho male colleagues, and yet finds herself distracted from her destinly by a cute, sensitive, equally athletic studmuffin. Michelle Rodriguez -- who had a similar role in the less-fluffy boxing movie, "Girl Fight" -- is also on hand to cheer Bosworth on, as is the clean-cut himbo who plays her newfound, earnest young beau. I gotta say, the plots and directing on these new teen-triumph movies -- "Bring It On," "Save The Last Dance," etc. -- have gotten so much better in recent years... they're actually worth watching! And this film is a fine example of that trend. It's a thoroughly entertaining look at the booming surf subculture, with some awesome marine cinematography and a decent, well-paced story. Plus, all them gals are hella cute, in a pleasantly non-bimboed-out kinda way. A lot better than I expected it to be, and certainly worth checking out, especially if you're in the mood for something light.
Rating: 
Summary: Crushed
Review: One might see an ad for Blue Crush and think that its another dumb teen movie made for dumb teenage guys who could watch dumb teenage girls running around on the beach in sexy bikinis and getting wet. Once that sexist stereotype is out of the way, what you have is a really great action adventure flick about surfing, growing up and following your heart. Alot of movies in the past have tried to be inspiring (think Bring It On and the final competitions that took place), but without comedy in it and in the times that we live in, it just doesn't work. Somehow, this does. Anne Marie, the main character, is a teenager who is raising her kid sister. She's broke, left without any parents, struggling to make ends meet and still trying to hold on to her dream. It's hard, but that's life and that's the way it is today and that's what is so great about this movie. The honesty of the characters make you wanna believe in them and hope their dreams come true. It's a little corny, yeah, but in the end you'll see yourself in a few of these characters and though you may not admit it, you will hope they can achieve what they've worked so hard for. The shots of the actual surfing is just breath taking; being scary as hell or extremely thrilling depending on your feelings about the sport. I've never seen a movie where the camera was just as much in the action as the characters were. Just very beautiful. I recommend everyone see Blue Crush and let it take you back to the days when you used to wish for something so bad you could feel it in your veins. Blue Crush will take you there again and again.
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Summary: I got a great deal on a beach cruiser at SurfCycles_com
Review: I got a great deal on a beach cruiser at SurfCycles_com It was cheap and they shipped fast
Rating:
Summary: A thrilling and motivating movie...
Review: BLUE CRUSH is very good to most audiences because it tells a story of four girls trying to make it in the world and wants their best freind, Ann Marie (Kate Bosworth), to become pro at surfing. This is most empowering to women of all ages because it shows that they are very likely to succeed in whatever they do. Yet, it is empowering to others as well, even guys. A 13 year old boy I know says that this movie has changed his life. It has motivated him to move away from his Utahn home and go to Hawaii. This is simply because he wants to surf and maybe even become pro someday. Now he knows that it his a hard road to go down but once you make it, you'll be happy. So overall this movie can motivate people of all ages to go try something new. The plot was good, a hardcore surfer chick falling in love with a pro football player. It was a very nice twist into the story, giving the viewer and the characters' feelings. This movie stars Kate Bosworth (Ann Marie), Michelle Rodriguez (Eden), Sanoe Lake (Lena), Mika Boorem (Penny), and Matthew Davis (Matt Tollman). They all do a good acting job in this movie giving each character their own sense of personality and style.
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Summary: good popcorn movie
Review: After seeing the preview for this movie, I had thought that Blue Crush would be some god-awful film best forgotten two days after the release date. Then I started hearing some reviews that were mostly positive. I decided watch this movie.
I was pleasantly surprised. By no means is this a great movie, or perhaps even a good movie. But it is a pretty good movie. It is pretty lighthearted and surprisingly well done. Blue Crush tells the story of three friends (played by Kate Bosworth, Michelle Rodriguez, and real life surfer Sanoe Lake). Bosworth plays the lead, Anne Marie. Anne Marie is preparing to surf in one of the toughest surf competitions in the world, Pipe Masters. It is at the Bonzai Pipeline in Hawaii. People don't simply get hurt surfing there, people really do die at Bonzai. Anne Marie lives with her two friends and is also raising her younger sister. They live in near poverty, and to pay the bills (not all the bills in any given month), they work as maids at one of the resorts on the island. The story follows Anne Marie as she trains for the competition, and focuses as much on her relationship with her friends, family, other surfers, and a guy, as it does on the training. The cinematography is quite beautiful (we are talking about Hawaii here). Director John Stockwell worked to get this movie as realistic as possible, filming on location, using locals who actually live the lifestyle presented in Blue Crush, and hiring top female surfers to give their insights (and also as stunt doubles for much of the surfing...Sanoe Lake does her own surfing, though). While the movie may be a bit on the overly simple and sentimental side, this is a fairly good popcorn movie.
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Summary: Unexpected Fun In the Sun
Review: "Blue Crush" is one of those flicks that you see at the DVD counter and you want to buy because it looks cool, but the happy-go-lucky smiles on the box make you think it's just another run-of-the-mill teenybopper flick. That's what I thought, and, man, was I surprised. "Blue Crush" introduces you to the wonderful world of "girl surfers" without being silly, smarmy or annoying. In fact, it gives you a pretty good look into the hellish life of a young lady, her baby sister, and a couple of friends just trying to make ends meet. They live in a rathole with a leaky roof and they're always strapped for cash. Strapped, that is, until a handsome quarterback strolls into the main character's life. All the while, she's trying to make it as a pro surfer. The movie manages to give you some insight into the world of surfing without overwhelming you with information. The love story does get a little cheesey about mid-way through the flick, but it's handled well overall. The main character's love for her kid sister is evident throughout this flick, and you end up cheering for our young heroine based on her will to be the best. This is an engaging and fun story about facing your fears and not giving up on your dreams. It's good for most of the family, though there is a little language and one slightly intimate scene. I'd say kids under 12 shoudn't watch this, but that's just me. Personally, I liked this movie a lot. It held my attention, the characters captured my heart, and the cinematography is fantastic. I highly recommend this surprising film.
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Summary: Laim,typical, boring.
Review: I do not understand why movies like this get made. It is predictable the actors do not know how to act.Very mainstream,Scammainstream.......... Warning for surfer lovers only.
Rating:
Summary: Good Movie
Review: I was just watching it on WAM cable channel and I thought the movie was cool to watch. Although I don't relate to the characters and that type of surfing setting, it is interesting to see something different from what you watch. The romance isn't as deep because it is the subplot of the movie. The movie's main focus is on a girl who is competing in a surfing contest and overcoming her fears. Despite the critic's ratings, the movie was good to watch.
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Summary: Unexpected Fun In the Sun
Review: "Blue Crush" is one of those flicks that you see at the DVD counter and you want to buy because it looks cool, but the happy-go-lucky smiles on the box make you think it's just another run-of-the-mill teenybopper flick. That's what I thought, and, man, was I surprised. "Blue Crush" introduces you to the wonderful world of "girl surfers" without being silly, smarmy or annoying. In fact, it gives you a pretty good look into the hellish life of a young lady, her baby sister, and a couple of friends just trying to make ends meet. They live in a rathole with a leaky roof and they're always strapped for cash. Strapped, that is, until a handsome quarterback strolls into the main character's life. All the while, she's trying to make it as a pro surfer. The movie manages to give you some insight into the world of surfing without overwhelming you with information. The love story does get a little cheesey about mid-way through the flick, but it's handled well overall. The main character's love for her kid sister is evident throughout this flick, and you end up cheering for our young heroine based on her will to be the best. This is an engaging and fun story about facing your fears and not giving up on your dreams. It's good for most of the family, though there is a little language and one slightly intimate scene. I'd say kids under 12 shoudn't watch this, but that's just me. Personally, I liked this movie a lot. It held my attention, the characters captured my heart, and the cinematography is fantastic. I highly recommend this surprising film.
Rating:
Summary: better than expected
Review: The last movie I saw about surfing was "The Endless Summer" a sequel to the one made in 1960 or maybe older, I know I wasn't born yet. Anyway, this movie is more than about surfing, maybe even surfing is just a backdrop to the story. I really enjoyed the film because it didn't drag on, and the actresses were a delight to watch. Bosworth, Rodriquez, and Lake really blended well and made their characters believable. It is really about conquering your fears, believing in your friends and growing up fast. It is kinda sad that the movie portrayed most of the kids as marginally educated malingerers existing on this beautiful island waiting for the next perfect wave to hit. What else is there to do when you have paradise as your backyard? Well, this pretty much describes the three main characters but hey, this is Hawaii and this is about surfing. And having met Hawaiin expatriates, this is pretty much how it is growing up in the islands. That's why this movie works because as much as we are waiting for the big finale when Annemarie rides that big pipe and lives happily ever after, it also shows a lot about trying your best to grow up in a less than ideal situation. I also like the sub plot of the football player trying to romance the Bosworth character. She wanted to believe that this is Prince Charming coming to take her away, even though it was obvious that she's just another pretty face that came with the place. I wish the movie kept it this way. I thought it was a cop out that the movie ended with him turning into a Prince instead of the reality that these guys are just frogs no matter how many times you kiss them. It should have been good enough that Annemarie rode the big pipe and that's how she found her happy ending. Oh, well, I guess every movie has got to have its Hollywood ending. The DVD has loads of extras including brief interviews with some of the best women surfers and a bit about the actresses, who never surfed before, had to learn quickly for the movie. It makes you wanna pick up a surf board and go chase a wave, on second thought. . . .
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