The Perfect Wave

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Rohit K Saw it a few days ago, and I can see why people have such a low review of it. If there is God involved, and him hearing God's voice and is given new life (after being dead for over 15 minutes), that can cause this backlash. Personally, I enjoyed the locations, the love story, and the ending (and all of it was true - I watched the actual person this story was based on, and they kept most of the details.. like being abandoned after being stung by 5 jellyfish, cab drivers laughing, and thinking he OD'd, and leaving him to die etc.. This movie has a very good message, which is desperately lacking in today's world. Compare this to Man and Witch: the dance of a thousand steps, where the ending is so shocking, and we aren't warned ahead of time, and which has gained a 92% rating.. Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 08/02/24 Full Review Martin Based on a true story of Ian's life although not all aspects are exactly as portrayed in the film.Ian was stung by FIVE box jellyfish not just one. Had his mother not prayed for him when GOD alerted her,Ian would probably have gone to hell. Interesting bonus features, one portrays the story of the film director's son being healed after being run over by a truck (bakkie). Rated 5/5 Stars •  Rated 5 out of 5 stars 04/09/23 Full Review AEF I wanted to like this sweet movie but it was so slow and such an amateurly acted, directed and produced movie. It was More of a high film project than a major motion picture. It Came across very after school special. Rated 0.5/5 Stars •  Rated 0.5 out of 5 stars 09/13/20 Full Review Audience Member Heartfelt performances with a limited depth, its a story based on true events of a surfer travelling the world, searching for his own souls peace, and of the family supporting him thru his adventure. Decently filmed surf montages support the thoughtful tone of the film. Lovingly directed, the story is an adventure but becomes more of a journey of self discovery, and finding ones own faith. Above all else, I fully enjoyed Cheryl Ladd as the praying mother over the cool yet unambiguous surfer dude son in Scott Eastwood. Surprisingly honest portrayals by the main characters, but some scenes are undone by the minor players, a common foible of low budget films with inexperienced, unskilled actors. I did like finding out in the DVD extras that this story is based on the testimony of a pastor. This detail helped me enjoy this film a full star more - Reality allows for gaps in the story and gives credence to coincidence - bc reality is Often stranger than fiction. It is otherwise a bit clumsy as a fictional script, despite the grounded family drama. All included, this is an enjoyable, refreshing effort. The diary of a surfer with enough depth to satisfy tv and cable audiences, but maybe not quite strong enough for the bigger screen. Great for an afternoon or evening together with the family and especially good for a date - compelling story, solid lead performances, and no language or offensive material. Also dont forget the A+ DVD extras, as long as your date enjoyed the movie..lol 3.5 surf-worthy waves out of 5 Rated 3.5/5 Stars •  Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/12/23 Full Review Audience Member didn't realize this was a true story. but nonetheless it was still a sappy portrayal of his testament. "hollywood" version of it all. no doubt of the events. couldn't have come at a better time Rated 2/5 Stars •  Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/16/23 Full Review Audience Member The music and the locations though. Rated 1.5/5 Stars •  Rated 1.5 out of 5 stars 01/14/23 Full Review Read all reviews

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