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Off the Lip (2000)

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Critic Reviews: 3
Fresh: 2 | Rotten: 1

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Kat (Marguerite Moreau), a brand new journalism grad, has landed her first big job. It's in Hawaii and she couldn't be more excited to get away from her father (David Rasche) and his expectations. All it requires is an upbeat personality, good instincts and a lot of perseverance. But Kat is finding the work harder than she ever imagined. For one thing, her prey - an elusive big wave surfer named "The Monk" - doesn't intend to be found, and the friendly locals are being somewhat less than

PG-13,

Drama, Action & Adventure, Comedy

Shem Bitterman

Sep 28, 2004

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All Critics (8) | Top Critics (3) | Fresh (2) | Rotten (6)

As slight as movies come, yet the sunny scenery and Moreau's effortless charm help make it warmer and more personable than a lot of assembly-line Hollywood product.

May 10, 2004 Full Review Source: Variety
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Ms. Moreau is unquestionably the film's star, combining intelligence with sexuality and humor.

May 6, 2004 Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News
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This inane debut feature is based around neon-suffused stock surfing footage from a Compaq commercial, so it's a notable accomplishment that Off the Lip succeeds at being laughably highfalutin.

May 4, 2004 Full Review Source: Village Voice
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Modestly engaging, but ultimately the fragile little movie wipes out, like a surfer who's misjudged a wave.

May 25, 2004 Full Review Source: One Guy's Opinion
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The film's biggest flaw is that it never settles on and adheres to the basic rules of any given genre.

May 21, 2004 Full Review Source: City Pages, Minneapolis/St. Paul

The humor is mostly lame

May 8, 2004 Full Review Source: Los Angeles CityBeat

The plot and characters feel like afterthoughts.

May 7, 2004 Full Review Source: TV Guide's Movie Guide
TV Guide's Movie Guide

Surfer farce that chafes like sand in a wetsuit.

May 6, 2004 Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly
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