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Surf's Up (2007)

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Reviews Counted: 135 Fresh: 104  Rotten:31 Average Rating: 6.7/10
 
Consensus: Surf's Up is a laid back, visually stunning animated movie that brings a fresh twist to some familiar conventions. Its witty mockumentary format is fun and inventive, and the CGI is breathtakingly realistic.
 

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Runtime: 85 mins

Theatrical Release: Jun 8, 2007 Wide

Box Office: $58,867,694

Synopsis: This animated mock documentary directed by Chris Buck (TARZAN) and Ash Brannon (TOY STORY 2) follows penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island.... This animated mock documentary directed by Chris Buck (TARZAN) and Ash Brannon (TOY STORY 2) follows penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island. This teenage penguin is determined to win the most important competition in the world of penguin surfing in honor of "Big Z," a deceased surfing legend whom he has idolized since childhood. But the waves in Pen Gu are different than in Shiverpool, and the competition is steep. The current champ, egotistical Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader), isn't about to let this little penguin knock him from first place without a fight. When Cody wipes out and encounters Geek (Jeff Daniels), a recluse living in the jungle, he learns some important lessons about life and surfing, and even teaches Geek a thing or two. The documentary/reality show format is a delightful surprise, and side interviews with other characters make it particularly effective. The attention to detail in this feature is terrific. The foam, waves, sand, expressions, and movements are all quite realistic, and the voices are spot on. Shia LaBeouf hits the mark perfectly as Cody, and Jeff Daniels is fun as the aging former surfer, Geek, who imparts his wisdom to the newbie. Mario Cantone voices the perpetually exasperated talent scout, Mikey, who works for sports promoter Reggie (James Woods). Jon Heder and Zooey Deschanel also lend their talents as midwestern surfer dude Chicken Joe and the lovely lifeguard Lani, respectively. Sports Penguin Entertainment Network (SPEN) correspondents Kelly Slater and Rob Machado are voiced by their real-life surfing-legend counterparts. A soundtrack including a number of past pop hits is also a nice touch. [More]

Genre: Sports/Recreation

Starring: Jeff Bridges, Brian Benben, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Jane Krakowski

Director: Chris Buck, Ash Brannon
Screenwriter: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse, Don Rhymer, Christian Darren
Producer: Chris Jenkins
Composer: Mychael Danna

DVD Info

Release:

Oct 9, 2007

[DVD Details]

Blu-ray Features:

  • Anamorphic Widescreen - 1.85

Audio:

  • Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
  • Dolby TrueHD 5.1 - English, French, Spanish
  • PCM 5.1
  • Subtitles - English, French, Spanish - Optional
  • Subtitles - English - Closed Captioned

Additional Release Materials:

  • Additional Scenes - 1. Lost Scenes with optional filmmaker commentary
  • Behind the Scenes - Making Of
  • Featurettes - 1. "Surf Cam Documentary"
  • 2. "Meet the Penguins - with Mario Cantone
  • Music Video - "Lose Myself" - Lauryn Hill
  • Short Film - "The ChubbChubbs Save Xmas"

Text/Photo Galleries:

  • Essay - "Arnold's Zurfinary"
  • Storyboards

Interactive Features:

  • Interactive Games - SURF'S UP Pinball Game

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08/07/08
Jim Lane
Sacramento News & Review
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This is not just another penguin movie.

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07/13/08
Steve Biodrowski
ESplatter
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I'm still waiting for animation to go beyond talking animals and simplistic premises with almost take away value. I guess I'll have to sit on the fence with this one...

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05/31/08
Felix Vasquez Jr.
Cinema Crazed
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I was prepared to bash another penguin movie for hopping on the bandwagon, but this one adds enough for me to put those worries to rest.

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03/03/08
Jeff Bayer
Daily Herald (IL)
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6/10

Surf's Up belongs to that refreshing group of animated films that suffuse enough adult humor to bypass the children's radar but hit mom and dad right in the funny bone.

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02/28/08
Brandon Fibbs
Colorado Springs Gazette
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2.5/5

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10/25/07
Joseph Proimakis
Movies for the Masses
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09/21/07
Sydney Morning Herald
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The American CGI-animated Surf's Up is a treat.

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08/18/07
Philip French
Observer [UK]
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4/5

Wipeout! Surf's Up is terrific entertainment for all the family.

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08/10/07
Mark Adams
Sunday Mirror [UK]
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3/5

I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10.

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08/10/07
Derek Malcolm
This is London
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4/5

ntertainingly presented as a mockumentary a la Best in Show, this CG caper is ideal if you have time to krill.

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08/10/07
Neil Smith
thelondonpaper
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The real reason Surf's Up is so aggravating is that it's more concerned with sucking up to adults than it is to enchanting their children.

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08/10/07
Sukhdev Sandhu
Daily Telegraph
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A happy 85 minutes, although it might have been a teensy bit happier, banishing all hint of repetition, at 75.

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08/10/07
Nigel Andrews
Financial Times
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Cranked out to an hour and a half, it had me flapping my arms in irritation.

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08/10/07
Xan Brooks
Guardian [UK]
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The animated super-fluffiness and soppy storyline make Surf’s Up a film all the family can enjoy.

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08/10/07
Sun Online
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Yet another preposterous penguin animation.

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08/10/07
James Christopher
Times [UK]
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After Potter, Spidey, Pirates and The Simpsons, a small contender surfs in from out of nowhere to steal the title of THE family film of 2007.

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08/10/07
Daily Mirror [UK]
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This isn't an unpleasant experience, and may well appeal to small children, but the first 20 minutes promised much better.

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08/10/07
Christopher Tookey
Daily Mail [UK]
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If the summer holidays find you with hatchlings to entertain and time to kill, this is definitely worth checking out…

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08/10/07
Neil Smith
Total Film
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Enjoyable, superbly animated comedy with likeable characters and an original approach to the story.

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08/10/07
Matthew Turner
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