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Written October 27, 2012
Thoroughly Entertaining, Warm and Inspiring.

by Alon Patterson

This is an example of one of those rare occasions when everything comes together just right in a film, producing one really good show. It's a success formula corporate Hollywood spends hundreds of millions dollars annually trying to capture, but proof positive that money alone can't buy what a good old fashioned story combined with screen talent and just a touch of creativity can. No big budget extravaganza here, but every bit as entertaining and a lot more genuine than about 95 percent of the movies exhibited on domestic screens so far this year (and I?ve seen hundredsit?s what I do.) If you're looking for a good film, one that distracts you from the everyday and when it's over, actually leaves you feeling better than you did when you came in, then this is it. This film is suitable for everyone, although the little guys and gals probably wouldn't be interested. Otherwise, it's worth every cent of the ticket price. See it. You won't be disappointed.
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Written November 11, 2012
"Chasing Mavericks" Is Very Well Done - A Must-See

by camoreno

We enjoyed "Chasing Mavericks" very much and highly recommend it. Good acting (love everything that Gerard Butler does!), Jonny Weston - actually all actors and actresses did a superb job! The surfing was exciting and the Mavericks were awesome! Thanks, all, for a very entertaining movie about an young man who lived largely.
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Written October 30, 2012
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by Cindy_Pindy

While Frosty and his friends were not REALLY the 1st 4 to find Mavericks (it used to be called Ross's cove in the 70's) they were certainly the more well known of the 1st generation of surfers. I'm glad Jeff Clark was given props in the credits. The acting was really good and the script was well written. We saw it at the IMAX and you could really feel the rip of the waves and the crash when they came down. Well done. There were four of us and we really loved it.
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Written October 28, 2012
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by rachel83

Great movie to see. Jay went out to do what he wanting to do is surf the big wave. All the actors did a great job. the movie is for all ages.
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Written October 31, 2012
NoCAL vs SoCal

by bcarmic

As a lifelong surfer, I LOVED this film. What was great about it was the fact that both leads WERE surfers, unless head replacement are that much improved in Hollywood. I LOVED this film because it respected surfing the sport and the life style. It was authentic as the territorial imperatives, the bad *** surf gangs, the young kid surfer are just archetypes in American surfing. And DP Bill Pope of Matrix fame and a DP that I've worked with as a director was superb. The aerial unit was fantastic. Same for the water units with the world of in water camera people hitting high notes for cinematography. I just am STOKED about Chasing Mavericks because Jay's story was so righteously told. RIP Jay. You and your Board will NEVER be forgotten. Aloha, Bob Carmichael.
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Written November 5, 2012
Chasing Mavericks

by LilMiss10369

I took the girls, my 10 yr old daughter and one of her bfs to see this yesterday! We all enjoyed it, both inspirational and sad! The actors did a wonderful job, moved me to tears! I would recommend for 10 and up, though not inappropriate for under.
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Written November 6, 2012
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by mkitkat

For a surfing movie I tell you this was Great! It had a really good story made me yea and made me cry! Really nice scenes from Santa Cruz! MUST SEE :)
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Written November 2, 2012
Chasing Mavericks

by MntryBayCAKim

Excellent movie! QUESTION FOR MAVERICKS LOCALS Hi there. Did anybody notice when Jay was walking down the cliffs to the beach the fenced off bldg on cliffs that looked like and observitory??? to the best of my knowledge back in the 70;s that bldg was not there. Is there a bldg on the cliffs today that looks like an observatory, or was that scene shot somewhere else? Thanks, Kim
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Written November 3, 2012
Chilling footage!

by jettejana

This is movie is GOOD! Go see it... hint, hint: take tissues in with you! Loved it and have watched it twice! Looked awesome on the big screen but will definitely add it to my 'water'
movie collection!
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Written November 21, 2012
A worthy afternoon diversion

by divewell

It's a surf story, it's a teen story, it's a kid over-comes his obstacles story. Ve4y good.Everyone has a hard luck story and this one was not overplayed. Jay - the lad character actually never whimpers about his losses. This would be a great new trend in America. Instead he has a goal and he woks to achieve it. Nothing is handed to him - he earns it. Go Jay! If "Eddie would go," and you should "live like Jay." then I am not too sure what the message is...maybe it's YOLO all over again. Anyways it was fun. Santa Cruz is a great movie location.
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Written December 7, 2012
Chasing Mavericks

by alohajill

Very Good Movie. They did a good job with including original footage and in selecting the actors who portrayed each character, especially Jay and Frosty. I loved seeing the real Mavericks crew, like Peter Mel, and locals of the area. Glad we saw it on the big screen.
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Written October 28, 2012
Awesome movie

by stephjdodd

Loved this movie and will purchase when out in DVD. Great for kids and adults. My teenage girls loved it (cute boy) and the storyline is very good.
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Written October 28, 2012
Awesome surfing footage - Terrific Performances!

by hobbes3

Set in the world of big wave surfing with some of the most incredible footage of the sport ever filmed, Chasing Mavericks is really a movie about relationships. Father/son certainly, but also how that particular "father-son" combo impacts the lives of the other people around them as well. It packs an emotional wallop. Even knowing the inevitable outcome, I was moved. I don't get the cliche argument used by most critics. Is it cliche if it's true? The cast is all around good. Butler is fantastic as Frosty. Jonny Weston is terrific as wide-eyed, open-hearted Jay.
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Written November 1, 2012
One Great Ride!

by Reel_Deal_Gal

While I must admit first off, I am somewhat biased, as I love Santa Cruz, having lived in the area for many years. The scenery is spectacular, and this movie, while bordering, but not entering the somewhat "cheesy" zone, does not disappoint. This is a true story of a young man, perhaps an old soul, who knew his destiny from an early age, and followed his dream to ride the Mavericks- once thought to be a myth, but which really exist, the huge swells following a strong winter storm, and cresting up to 80 feet in height.
The Mavericks is actually in Princeton-by-the-Sea, California, north of Half Moon Bay, and they happen a good 2 miles out to sea, though the movie made it seem that the area was less than an hour's drive north of Santa Cruz, and they watched the surfers with binoculars.
But no matter. The cinematography is spectacular, and the actors, including Gerard Butler, completely engaging. I'd see it again.
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Written November 10, 2012
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I went to see Chasing Mavericks 2 weeks ago with my cousin. I enjoyed it very much. I thought it was inspiring and sad. I happen to think Gerard Butler is a very good actor. I love his movies. I also thought Abagail Spencer was fantastic in this. My cousin, who just came along for the ride said that she would see it again. It's sad that after 2 weeks this movie is not playing anymore. Please check out this movie when it comes out on DVD.
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