Chasing Mavericks

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Chasing Mavericks

PG

2012

1h 55m

Drama

Adventure

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When 15-year-old surfing phenomenon Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, actually exists near his California home, he becomes determined to conquer it. Jay enlists the aid of local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride the Mavericks and live to tell about it. As Jay and Frosty carry on their quest to achieve the impossible, they develop a unique friendship that transforms both their lives.

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Critics Consensus

It's sweet, gentle, and affably modest, but Chasing Mavericks is ultimately pulled under by an unconvincing script and a puzzling lack of energy.

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Charlotte O'Sullivan

London Evening Standard

07/05/2013

2/5

Like waves beating on a shore, the guff just keeps on coming.

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Henry Barnes

Guardian

07/04/2013

2/5

The script's a drowner, the acting's awash. Again and again Butler returns to the sea. He just about survives the buffeting.

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Robbie Collin

Daily Telegraph (UK)

07/04/2013

1/5

[A] neap tide of mush.

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Kip Mooney

College Movie Review

09/18/2021

B-

Not only beautiful to watch, but also occasionally inspirational.

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Brian D. Johnson

Maclean's Magazine

07/31/2019

The surf footage is astounding, especially at the climax of the story's quest. But the story itself lacks juice. The movie seems designed purely as an inspirational monument to its young hero, and it comes across as hagiography.

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Sarah Gopaul

Digital Journal

10/22/2018

Riding 30-foot waves is testing your luck, regardless of your skill level. But watching the skillful manipulate the swells and currents is awe-inspiring. Chasing Mavericks is a beautiful picture about dedication in all aspects of life.

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Blake- N

@PBSAniDom Apr 8

For my thoughts, Chasing Mavericks was pretty meh overall. It has an inspiring true story at its core, and the surfing scenes are definitely impressive, but the movie itself feels very formulaic. Gerard Butler gives a solid performance, but the characters aren’t developed enough to make a strong emotional impact. A lot of the story beats feel predictable, and it follows the typical sports drama structure without adding much that’s new. It’s not a bad movie, just kind of forgettable outside of the visuals. Overall, I’d give it a 5/10—it has its moments, but doesn’t really stand out compared to similar films.

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thiago S

@Thiagostone Mar 12

Filme fraco, o roteiro é fraco, as cenas são fracas, a história é fraca, o elenco é fraco, e ninguém ajuda a melhorar o filme, os personagens são fracos, e o filme deveria ter cenas bem melhores e relevantes, para fazer o filme ser bom

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D M

@JoeyBidunce Feb 3

A true story made into a fantastic movie. Great acting, decent script- steller music. And Butler, Shue, and Spencer are very good actors.

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Ulrik S

@RT06883028 07/17/2024

This is one of the best movies I have ever seen. The actors was perfect for the role they played and the move shocked my heart for a weird reason, but the movie was so beautiful.

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Dylan K

@RT85826253 06/02/2024

All time favorite. The acting, the true story telling, all very well done with respect to the family. Top 3 surf movies of all time.

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Joshua T

@RT57475246 01/11/2024

I watch this movie today and I was like not expecting it to be as good I just wanted something to watch in this movie actually was better than I expected the actors in it were phenomenal and now I would like to watch this again with my wife probably up there and I knew favorite movie

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Synopsis

When 15-year-old surfing phenomenon Jay Moriarty discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, actually exists near his California home, he becomes determined to conquer it. Jay enlists the aid of local surfing legend Frosty Hesson to train him to ride the Mavericks and live to tell about it. As Jay and Frosty carry on their quest to achieve the impossible, they develop a unique friendship that transforms both their lives.

Director: Curtis Hanson, Michael Apted
Producer: Curtis Hanson, Mark Johnson, Brandon Hooper, Jim Meenaghan
Screenwriter: Kario Salem
Distributor: 20th Century Fox
Production Co: Gran Via, Deuce Three Prods.
Rating: PG (Thematic Elements|Some Perilous Action)
Genre: Drama, Adventure
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Oct 26, 2012, Wide
Release Date (Streaming): Aug 1, 2014
Box Office (Gross USA): $6.0M
Runtime: 1h 55m
Sound Mix: Datasat, Dolby, SDDS