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Surf's Up is a computer-animated sports mockumentary about penguin surfing contests, which makes it stand out from the crowd of penguin movies. The story unfolds as it would on any sports-channel on TV, with interviews (with penguins) overlapping footage of (penguin) surfing action, gradually unveiling the tale of Cody Maverick (voiced by Shia LaBeouf, Transformers), a young penguin from Antarctica with dreams of winning a surfing competition--a competition named after his idol, the missing Big Z (Jeff Bridges, The Big Lebowski). But when he joins the competition, Cody finds his zeal for winning may not be enough to defeat the cruel reigning champ, Tank Evans (Diedrich Bader, Grim & Evil). The story of Surf's Up is typical stuff: Youngster learns to value friendship over material success. But the documentary style gives the movie a different rhythm from the usual feature-length cartoon; it stutters and skips around, dithers on side topics, and backtracks to catch up with supporting characters. Some viewers may be annoyed, but others--perhaps the more media-savvy--will find it a refreshing change of pace. (Kids who don't watch much sports, however, may just find it confusing.) Surf's Up also features the voices of James Woods (Hercules), Zooey Deschanel (Elf), and Jon Heder (Napoleon Dynamite). --Bret Fetzer
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6 of 6 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
This film is spectacular! It towers high in the animated movies spectrum, way over the likes of Ice Age and the Incredibles. It has everything. A funny premise, hilarious dialogue, and beautiful visual effects. Really, I thought that those were actual waves, as they just looked so realistic. And I loved the documentary style. It really makes it stand out from any other animated movie. The casting is also spectacular. Shia Labeouf is a fabulous Cody Maverick. You can really feel for him when he's trying his hardest to be a surfer, but getting wiped out in the process. And John Heder as Chicken Joe. Fabulous! I really do think this is one of THE best animated movies. In the words of the chicken himself, "I can feel it in my nuggets..."
9 of 10 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Do not hesitate to buy this movie.
I watched it a few weeks ago and I have watched it about 5 times and am not bored.
I first expected this to be a baby film, but anybody will enjoy it.
I watched it a few weeks ago and I have watched it about 5 times and am not bored.
I first expected this to be a baby film, but anybody will enjoy it.
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
i bought this dvd for my two sons but ended up howling with laughter myself! great movie for a night in with the kids, 9 out of 10
Most Recent Customer Reviews
Surf is most definitely NOT up.
George Bush, Fred Durst, Toyota, Bin Lardin and Pop music. Surf's Up fits perfectly on this list. However, feeling sorry for the creators of this film, I gave it two stars because... Read more
Published 22 months ago by S. Darnley-smith
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ok, not one of the best kids films I have seen, I think it would appeal more to teenagers than young kids. Read more
Published on 2 July 2009 by Janine Goodbourne
Great family viewing
This has the kids watching it again and again. Not a classic like Ice Age but good entertainment
Published on 22 Jun 2009 by Jonathan Greenyer
It is fine
It is ok film on dvd I watch it about 13 mouth ago on the tv at my house and my brother loved it so he bought it on dvd soon after I am not a big fan but I have seen 2 times and my... Read more
Published on 13 Jun 2009
Surf's Up puts Shrek 3 to shame!
I found Surf's Up to be very funny and it is even better then Happy Feet. The kids will love this and adults do too. The story is fresh, original and did I say funny. Read more
Published on 28 May 2009 by Dragonlord
Better than I thought
I heard of this movie back when it was released and thought the idea of surfing penguins was a bit lame so I didn't think much more about it. Read more
Published on 4 May 2009 by Ms. L. M. Ryan
good wholesome family viewing.
Another good wholesome family movie with a good moral.
Enjoyable & funny movie :)
Enjoyable & funny movie :)
Published on 15 April 2009 by Mae
customer service
The seller contacted me to say that after examination of the product it was not in a good enough condition to be sold so refunded me straight away. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by C. Gilbert
surfs up
I don't normally like this sort of film, but I bought it for an xmas present. I was very pleasantly surprised how much I enjoyed it. Read more
Published on 29 Jan 2009 by jacky mercury
Stunning movie, dude
The animation is incredible: the facial expressions, the body movement, the play of light, the attention to detail takes your breath away. Read more
Published on 3 Jun 2008 by A. K. L. McDonald
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