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

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.

| Original Score: 3.5/4 | Aug 14, 2018

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 18, 2011

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).

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Sep 17, 2008

Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes.

| Sep 9, 2008

The [filmmakers were] hard-pressed to come up with enough story for even an old-time six-minute cartoon short.

| Original Score: 2/5 | Aug 7, 2008

This is not just another penguin movie.

| Jul 13, 2008

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...

| Original Score: 2/4 | May 31, 2008

I was prepared to bash another penguin movie for hopping on the bandwagon, but this one adds enough for me to put those worries to rest.

| Original Score: 7/10 | Mar 3, 2008

Surf's Up belongs to that refreshing group of animated films that suffuse enough adult humor to bypass the children's radar but hit mom and dad right in the funny bone.

| Original Score: 6/10 | Feb 28, 2008

| Original Score: 3.5/5 | Dec 7, 2007

Creating the Big Lebowski of Antarctic waterfowl is just one of many inspired touches to this warmly funny romp. It more than makes up for the fact that Surf's Up missed the crest of the wave in penguin flicks.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Nov 17, 2007

Kids will dive into penguin adventure, dude.

| Original Score: 3/5 | Oct 31, 2007

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| Original Score: 2.5/5 | Oct 25, 2007

It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes.

| Original Score: 3/4 | Sep 21, 2007

The American CGI-animated Surf's Up is a treat.

| Aug 18, 2007

Wipeout! Surf's Up is terrific entertainment for all the family.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 10, 2007

I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10.

Full Review | Original Score: 3/5 | Aug 10, 2007

ntertainingly presented as a mockumentary a la Best in Show, this CG caper is ideal if you have time to krill.

| Original Score: 4/5 | Aug 10, 2007

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