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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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Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes. Sep 9, 2008 | Full Review…
Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes.
It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes. Sep 21, 2007 | Rating: 3/4 | Full Review…
It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes.
Paul Byrnes
I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10. Aug 10, 2007 | Rating: 3/5
I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10.
Derek Malcolm
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. Aug 10, 2007 | Full Review…
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.
Sukhdev Sandhu
A happy 85 minutes, although it might have been a teensy bit happier, banishing all hint of repetition, at 75. Aug 10, 2007 | Full Review…
A happy 85 minutes, although it might have been a teensy bit happier, banishing all hint of repetition, at 75.
Nigel Andrews
Cranked out to an hour and a half, it had me flapping my arms in irritation. Aug 10, 2007 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
Cranked out to an hour and a half, it had me flapping my arms in irritation.
Xan Brooks
On the surface, this may not sound like a particularly original idea, but director Ash Brannon handles the "documentary" framing device so well, adults may forget they are watching a cartoon. Oct 16, 2018 | Full Review…
On the surface, this may not sound like a particularly original idea, but director Ash Brannon handles the "documentary" framing device so well, adults may forget they are watching a cartoon.
Megan Basham
What truly sets Surf's Up apart is the natural dialogue. The filmmakers brought the actors together to record their lines, an unusual step for an animated movie. The extra effort pays off. Aug 14, 2018 | Rating: 3.5/4 | Full Review…
What truly sets Surf's Up apart is the natural dialogue. The filmmakers brought the actors together to record their lines, an unusual step for an animated movie. The extra effort pays off.
Brandy McDonnell
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). Sep 17, 2008 | Rating: 3/5
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).
Pablo Villaça
The [filmmakers were] hard-pressed to come up with enough story for even an old-time six-minute cartoon short. Aug 7, 2008 | Rating: 2/5 | Full Review…
The [filmmakers were] hard-pressed to come up with enough story for even an old-time six-minute cartoon short.
Jim Lane
This is not just another penguin movie. Jul 13, 2008 | Full Review…
This is not just another penguin movie.
Steve Biodrowski
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... May 31, 2008 | Rating: 2/4 | Full Review…
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...
Felix Vasquez Jr.
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