Surfin' round the world is the focus of this documentary by Bruce Brown, the director famed for publicizing the sport in the 1960s. The documentary focuses upon two world-class California surfers: Patrick O'Connell, short board expert, and Robert "Wingnut" Weaver, long board surfer. The film follows them as they travel to Costa Rica, Hawaii, France, South Africa, Australia, Fiji, Bali, Java and Alaska in search of the perfect wave. Also included are twenty minutes of acrobatic surfing using
singles, pairs, trios, and dogs. ~ Sandra Brennan, Rovi
Had The Endless Summer II stuck to its subject, it would be a pleasant diversion. But it is weighed down with frivolous travel vignettes that are as dull as they are cute and contrived.
Through it all, Brown cracks wise and simply tries to provide an entertaining two hours. The film falters occasionally, but he pretty much achieves his goal.
It doesn't quite have the simple charm of the original, but it's still a very entertaining documentary with some great photography and amusing narration. Good editing.
July 23, 2009
James Higgins
This movie is awesome and I like it a lot. Actually just thinking about these movies makes me want to revisit them and I probably will soon.
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