The only reason I'm not giving this 5 stars is because there are some really strange sequences. And not only are they strange, they're pretty random. I don't know if they were supposed to have some sort of artistic merit, but if they did, I didn't catch it. I found myself watching bizzarre clips of film a little more often than I would have liked, but I can't say it detracted from the film.

If anything, you should see this movie for its terrific footage. The surfers highlighted are truly awesome surfers, and the waves you'll see are simply awe-inspiring. I lived on the North Shore of Oahu for a period of my life, and I was lucky enough to experience the wonder of the "Big Seasons" with my own two eyes... This movie brought back those feelings on many levels, and not many other movies have been able to do that.

Overall, I found this to be a pretty entertaining movie. It certainly didn't have the budget of other major films you'll find, but it gives a very philosophical and insightful look into a sport that is stereotyped just a little too much.