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Overall Grade: D-
Story: D-
Acting: N/A
Direction: D-
Visuals: D
A CRUEL AND SELFISH HERO
by (movies profile) (Jul 7, 2008)
5 of 5 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 recog... Full Review

Overall Grade: D
Story: F
Acting: C
Direction: D+
Visuals: A+
New Meaning to Trailer Trash
by surfnazi54 (movies profile) (Jul 4, 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 a man, an abusive tyrant. A... Full Review

Overall Grade: A-
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Paradise Lost
by johnm (movies profile) (Jul 4, 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 wil... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
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Not what you expect, but a very engaging movie!
by Tanya (movies profile) (Apr 3, 2009)
Keep in mind this is more of a biopic than a surfing movie, I am not a surfer but I loved this movie. Excellent and revealing story telling. Anyone who has ever thought o... Full Review

Overall Grade: C-
Story: C-
Acting: B
Direction: C-
Visuals: B-
What do I say?
by DavidM (movies profile) (Jun 16, 2008)
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. Instead, th... Full Review

Overall Grade: A+
Story: A+
Acting: A+
Direction: A+
Visuals: A+
Much more than a Surf Movie
by Bruce (movies profile) (Jul 4, 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 to a family... Full Review

Overall Grade: A
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Amazing
by Dan (movies profile) (Jun 26, 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!  

Overall Grade: A-
Story: A-
Acting: A
Direction: A
Visuals: B
Fascinating Movie
by Lipstick Jungle Fan (movies profile) (Jul 4, 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. It makes for in... Full Review
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