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Aloha Summer [VHS]

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Leonard Maltin does not know what he is talking about! He fails to mention the idea of brotherhood and the adventurous spirit of young men in the prime of their lives. The film also plays a documentary role of the warm Hawaiian culture as well as the conflicts that were present with the occupation of the US "Mainlanders". The movie warms the heart and Tia Carrera ain't half bad herself. Definitely a video to have if you are a collector and esp if you surf.

I have not thought about this movie in a long time. I recently purchased this movie and it is as great then as it is now. It is such an innocent movie that anyone can watch and enjoy. This movie is about a much simpler time were friends honored each other, summers felt like eternity, and your first love is always memorable. I enjoy watching this movie and recommend it to anyone.

It was one of the best summer movies of the 80's. It includes some racial overtones, lovers delight, surfing action, as well as cultural stuff. I believe it was Tia Carrere's (True Lies, Wayne's World) 2nd movie, as the local girl. It was also the time when Hawaii became the 50th state and the natives were restless. :)
Enjoy it!

What can I say. Filmed in Hawaii, representing a "simpler" time. Friends finding love, resolving conflict etc. during their "Aloha Summer". I really enjoyed this movie just like I enjoy "comfort food". And, though I really liked the movie, I would have bought it even if I hadn't. Just for the great surfing scenes near the end! I watch those over and over!

I purchase this film back in the 80's and was amazed that the Studio never heavily promoted this obscure gem. Surfing and light racial overtones add depth to this fine family or teenage flick. The beautiful Hawaii cinematography is amazing. Mike Greco's script and Tommy Lee Wallace's direction is wonderful. Check out the stupid looking guy selling beach mats and stuff on the beach. The 1950's music soundtrack is also a winner. Buy it if you can find it! Great nostalgic fun.

This is one of those movies that left me feeling happy. Call me corny, but in this day-and-age it's hard to find a movie that the entire family can watch and enjoy. I loved the nostalgia of the 50's and imagining Waikiki as it once was. The movie portrayed a time in life when families and friends were loyal and committed to one another, even when their lives weren't perfect. I would recommend this movie to families with kids in their early to mid-teens, not to soul searching, Adrenalin junkies looking for the perfect wave.

Just surfing around thru Amazon and found this title. Reminded me that I need to dig out my copy and watch again. A really great little film. Not Oscar-worthy, but just a nice little picture with some really deep ideas buried within it. I just wish someone would reissue this as a dvd.

This movie epitomizes the summer vacation movies.
Nothing tops it.
every guy's dream.

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This movie is a waste of time. I bought it (for too much money) over E-Bay because it was compared to Endless Summer. None of the feeling and emotion from Endless Summer was apparent. The writing was particularly bad. Like Maltin says: bland, (I might add corny and formulaic) and I blame it on the script. Don't even bother to pursue this movie for purchase. It has no real point. Although the cinematography is good, this movie is pointless.