Surf’s Up
Dvd release date: 10/09/2007
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Shia LaBeouf
Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck
Category: Children & Family
Rated: PG
“Surf’s Up” is an animated feature that goes behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive penguin surfing. The film profiles Cody Maverick, an up-and-coming surfer as he enters his first pro competition. Inspired by his hero, a legendary wave rider named Big Z, Cody leaves his family and his town of Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires. But when he unexpectedly comes face to face with a washed up old surfer named The Geek, Cody begins to understand that the greatest champion isn’t always the one who comes in first. (Publisher)
Summary of critic ratings:
Chicago Tribune: **1/2 (out of four)
New York Post: **1/2 (out of four)
USA Today: **1/2 (out of four)
Overall: **1/2 (out of four)
Tags: ash brannon, children & family, chris buck, jeff bridges, shia labeouf, surfs up dvd