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Surf's Up (2007)
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Reviews Counted: 138
Fresh: 107
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.
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... 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]
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Brian Benben, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder
Starring: Jeff Bridges, Brian Benben, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder, Jane Krakowski, Shia LaBeouf, Michael McKean, Diedrich Bader, James Woods
Director: Chris Buck, Ash Brannon
Director: Chris Buck, Ash Brannon
Screenwriter: Lisa Addario, Joe Syracuse, Don Rhymer, Christian Darren
Producer: Chris Jenkins
Composer: Mychael Danna
Studio: Sony Pictures Entertainment
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Reviews for Surf's Up
O estilo mockumentary confere charme a esta animação, que também se beneficia da dublagem perfeita de Bridges e de uma técnica impressionante (a animação de fluidos é fabulosa).
Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes.
The [filmmakers were] hard-pressed to come up with enough story for even an old-time six-minute cartoon short.
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...
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.
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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It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes.
I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10.
ntertainingly presented as a mockumentary a la Best in Show, this CG caper is ideal if you have time to krill.
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.
A happy 85 minutes, although it might have been a teensy bit happier, banishing all hint of repetition, at 75.
Cranked out to an hour and a half, it had me flapping my arms in irritation.
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