Surf's Up Director: Ash Brannon, Chris Buck Cast: Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, Jon Heder
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- DVD Release Date: 10/09/2007
- Rating:
- Sales Rank: 5,633
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Features
All-new "The Chubbchubbs Save Xmas" animated short; Games: make your own surfboard, whale hopping, lava surf; Lost scenes with optional filmmaker intros; "Lose Myself" music video by Ms. Lauryn Hill; Meet the penguins with Mario Cantone; All together now: The Surf's Up voice sessions; Arnold's Zurfinary; Not a drop of real water: 1. surf cam; 2. making waves 3. storyboard to surfboard multi-angle sequence; Progression reels; Filmmaker commentary; The Chubbchubbs (2002 Academy Award winnter, best short animated film); Photo galleries; DVD-ROM links
Full Product DetailsScene Index
Disc #1 -- Surf's Up
1. Being the Best [4:15]
2. Born and Raised [1:54]
3. Life Dreams [3:55]
4. Scouting the Land [2:01]
5. Feeling Like a Winner [2:13]
6. Checking Out the Goods [3:20]
7. Remembering Big Z [1:57]
8. The Tank [3:25]
9. Medical Cure [2:42]
10. Showing Concern [2:13]
11. Finding the Way [4:58]
12. Could It Be? [3:45]
13. Center of Attention [1:27]
14. Just Relax [3:05]
15. Dream Come True [2:53]
16. Dinner and a Show [2:29]
17. Just Let Go [4:58]
18. In the Tube [1:25]
19. Professional Training [2:47]
20. Let's Surf! [2:52]
21. Tank Trouble [3:20]
22. Lost and Found [2:08]
23. Big Competition [3:37]
24. Surf Champs [1:25]
25. Bone Yard Trouble [2:49]
26. It's Me [2:52]
27. Hard Loss [1:20]
28. Everything You Need [9:05]
Editorial Reviews
A surfing penguin currently riding the wave of success enters his first professional competition in this computer-animated family-oriented comedy from directors Chris Buck and Ash Brannon. Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) may be a relative amateur when it comes to hanging ten, but he's sure he has what it takes to surf his way to superstardom. With a little help from his cantankerous King Penguin mentor, ex-surfing legend Big Z (Jeff Bridges), and a little encouragement from star Pen Gu Island lifeguard Lani (Zooey Deschanel), there may be hope for this tuxedo-clad wave twister after all. James Woods, Jane Krakowski, Michael McKean, Jon Heder, Mario Cantone, and Brian Benben all lend their voices to this inspirational tale that proves anything is possible when you put your heart and mind to it. Jason Buchanan, All Movie Guide
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Why We Rated This Appropriate for Ages 5 and UP
What to watch out for
- Messages
- Sex:
Cody flirts with and hugs Lani. Female penguins follow Tank, who, in turn, has an unusual, almost sexualized relationship with his surfing trophies (he even hugs and kisses them). His mother yells "Are you polishing your trophies again?" an... More
Cody flirts with and hugs Lani. Female penguins follow Tank, who, in turn, has an unusual, almost sexualized relationship with his surfing trophies (he even hugs and kisses them). His mother yells "Are you polishing your trophies again?" and in one scene, a penguin's genitals are "blurred out." Close
- Violence:
Slightly disturbing images include a photo of Cody's dad about to be eaten by a shark and footage of the Z's wipeout wave when he supposedly died. Tank punches Cody.
- Consumerism:
Surfing commentators Kelly (Slater) and Rob (Machado) are real professional surfers.
- Drugs:
Not an issue.
- Language:
Mild PG words and insults: "crap," "butt," "sucks," "shut up," "go cut yourself," "you're a trash can full of poop," etc. There are also a few fart jokes.
What Parents Need to Know
About Surf's Up
Parents need to know that this animated comedy has been heavily marketed to kids, and those who liked Happy Feet will be particularly interested in seeing it. Although there's not much violence, there are a few mildly perilous scenes during the surfing competition and in old photos/footage. And (big surprise for an animated story) the main character has a dead parent -- in this case, a father who was eaten by a shark. There's some unfortunate potty talk (which parents might want to manage at home), a harmless flirtation between two penguins, and a surfing champ's bizarre attachment to his trophies, which he refers to as his "girls."
Families Can Talk About
Families can talk about the current penguin craze. Why do you think there are so many movies and cartoons featuring them, from March of the Penguins to Madagascar? Are newer movies just copying the older ones, or do they all have different things to offer? Families can also discuss sportsmanship and determination. Is it more important to enjoy a sport or be competitive at it? Can you be both without placing winning above all else? What does Big Z teach Cody about idolizing role models too much? Why do we place professional athletes on a pedestal?
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