Billabong Odyssey

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Billabong Odyssey

PG

2003

1h 27m

Documentary

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Some of the biggest names in surfing, including Shawn Barron, Ken Bradshaw and Mike Parsons, are on the hunt for the biggest waves in the world. In their quest, they leave the coastline behind and travel to the heart of the ocean, where waves up to 100 feet in height have been recorded. Riding these gigantic waves can be fatal, but for these surfers the risk is worth it. Not only do they earn bragging rights if they can find and ride a 100-foot wave, but they'll also earn a $500,000 cash prize.

Frank Scheck

The Hollywood Reporter

Nov 11, 2003

Eventually suffers from its accumulation of admittedly spectacular but repetitive images and would probably benefit from both extensive trimming and projection on a large-format screen.

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Peter Hartlaub

San Francisco Chronicle

Nov 7, 2003

3/4

A superb documentary that delves into the science, emotions and danger surrounding the handful of men and women who risk their lives searching for the ultimate thrill.

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Megan Lehmann

New York Post

Nov 7, 2003

1.5/4

A dog's dinner of profiles, repetitive narration, safety tips and banal 'insights' into the joys and dangers of cresting waves that sometimes reach 70 feet.

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Bullz-Eye.com

Jul 5, 2005

4/5

Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

Jan 12, 2004

2/5

too strange of a conflagration of PBS and MTV to be effective

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Angel Cohn

TV Guide

Nov 7, 2003

2/5

The roles of several competitors are almost non-existent, and it's hard to keep track of the numerous surfers who score screen time as the crew wanders the world.

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Apr 14, 2013

Huge waves, always good :)

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Jan 18, 2011

The viewing experience itself is much like that of riding a wave: heady slow-motion existentialism. Oh, and it's rad.

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Dec 18, 2010

Not much of a fan of the ocean, but I dig surfing and surfing documentary/shows. It is CRAZY how massive these waves are getting that they are now able to surf. Overall it is a very well done documentary.

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Sep 25, 2010

Not for everyone, but the opening scene is gorgeous.

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Sep 7, 2010

A classic big wave documentary.

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Mar 28, 2010

Fantastic. Amazing footage and supreme athletes.

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Philip Boston

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Some of the biggest names in surfing, including Shawn Barron, Ken Bradshaw and Mike Parsons, are on the hunt for the biggest waves in the world. In their quest, they leave the coastline behind and travel to the heart of the ocean, where waves up to 100 feet in height have been recorded. Riding these gigantic waves can be fatal, but for these surfers the risk is worth it. Not only do they earn bragging rights if they can find and ride a 100-foot wave, but they'll also earn a $500,000 cash prize.

Director: Philip Boston
Producer: Vincent Leone
Distributor: ArenaPlex LLC, ArenaPlex Entertainment
Production Co: ArenaPlex LLC, Arenaplex Entertainment
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2003, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jan 27, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.5K
Runtime: 1h 27m
Sound Mix: Surround

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