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Surf's Up (2007)

Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck

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Animated tale about surfer penguin Cody Maverisk, who travels from Shiverpool, Antarctica to Pen Gu island to compete in his first professional competition.

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From Time Out New York

Trapped between kiddie gags and a more grown-up sense of the absurd, this animated mockumentary takes potshots at the commercialization of surf culture while encouraging small fry to follow their dreams. Misfit Cody Maverick (LeBeouf), a starry-eyed penguin from remote Shiverpool, Antarctica, wants to be just like legendary wave rider Big Z (Bridges). But when Cody gets his chance to board with the big boys, he finds a scene that’s all hype, endorsements, trophies and rotten sportsmanship. Deeply uncool! At least the too-cute penguins don’t dance.

Author: Maitland McDonagh 2007-06-11 22:24:44

Time Out New York Issue 610: June 7–13, 2007

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  • chris said...
    Posted on Apr 18 2008 15:40 This film is brilliant. I can't believe I'm rating a CGI film about penguins as one of my top 5 films of all time...but I am. Some people just don't get it do they!
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  • CHANNICHANGA said...
    Posted on Aug 14 2007 04:58 I HAVE NOTHING TO SAY
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  • MCTIFFIES said...
    Posted on Aug 14 2007 04:56 CRAP
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  • CHARLIE said...
    Posted on Aug 14 2007 04:54 OUT OF THIS WORLD
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Surf's Up

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Cast & crew

Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck

Producer: Christopher Jenkins

Genre(s): Children's, Comedy

Rated: PG

Duration: 85 mins


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