If you're looking for high cinematic art in the vein of 'The Godfather' - then don't bother. But if you're interested in a forgotten 'time capsule' classic that really captures the vibe of sleepy 70's west coast beach life - this is the ticket.
It's funny and dramatic and corny and sad. It's well paced and accurately portrays the insular bubble that we beach lifestylers live(d) in. It also provides an over-the-top example of 'the new kook in town' that will surely be subject to the harshness of the local gauntlet. The surfers are friggin' 70's prototypes to the max - even if you don't agree with them or like them. A guarded, immature bunch in our youth...
Bonus: this movie somehow magically captures the pot-addled haze and vibe of a mid 70's California beach town. Not sure how they accomplished it - but it's the best representation on film that I have seen. For those not there - it was a special time. Kudos for showing the women running on a FOGGY morning beach, with surfers paddling out - like it is in reality as opposed to the typical 'always sunny afternoon'. Also, the surf movie scene: total authenticity circa mid-seventies!
The surfing isn't that good - but it's an accurate portrayal of Cali's waves. At least they didn't add stock footage of Hawaiian waves - that's always lame!
It's funny and dramatic and corny and sad. It's well paced and accurately portrays the insular bubble that we beach lifestylers live(d) in. It also provides an over-the-top example of 'the new kook in town' that will surely be subject to the harshness of the local gauntlet. The surfers are friggin' 70's prototypes to the max - even if you don't agree with them or like them. A guarded, immature bunch in our youth...
Bonus: this movie somehow magically captures the pot-addled haze and vibe of a mid 70's California beach town. Not sure how they accomplished it - but it's the best representation on film that I have seen. For those not there - it was a special time. Kudos for showing the women running on a FOGGY morning beach, with surfers paddling out - like it is in reality as opposed to the typical 'always sunny afternoon'. Also, the surf movie scene: total authenticity circa mid-seventies!
The surfing isn't that good - but it's an accurate portrayal of Cali's waves. At least they didn't add stock footage of Hawaiian waves - that's always lame!