Surf's Up

Name: Surf's Up
Released: 2007-6-6
Cast: Rob Machado, James Woods, Kelly Slater, Diedrich Bader, Jeff Bridges

Surf's Up

PG
1h 25m
2007

79%

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Surf's Up is an animated feature that goes behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive penguin surfing. The film profiles Cody Maverick, an up-and-coming surfer as he enters his first pro competition. Inspired by his hero, a legendary wave rider named Big Z, Cody leaves his family and his town of Shiverpool, Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial Surf Off. Cody believes that winning will bring him the admiration and respect he desires. But when he unexpectedly comes face to face with a washed up old surfer named The Geek, Cody begins to understand that the greatest champion isn't always the one who comes in first.

Director:

Ash Brannon, Chris Buck

Producer:

Christopher Jenkins

Writer:

Ash Brannon, Don Rhymer, Christopher Jenkins, Chris Buck

Cast:

Rob Machado, James Woods, Kelly Slater, Diedrich Bader, Jeff Bridges, Sal Masekela, Zooey Deschanel, Mario Cantone, Shia LaBeouf, Jon Heder

FEATURES

Easter Egg #2: Hidden UFO

Rotten Tomatoes® Score

TOMATOMETER®

79%

Critics 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.

Reviews

WORLD

Megan Basham

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.

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.

August 14, 2018

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Cinema em Cena

Pablo Villaça

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).

March 3, 2019

Sacramento News & Review

Jim Lane