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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 November 6, 2012
Chasing Mavericks

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 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 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 November 5, 2012
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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 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 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 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 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 October 28, 2012
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by Mary D. Walton

My son and I loved this true story. He is 13 and his dad is a surfer. It reminded him of our home in California. The story was well told and acted. It was inspiring.
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Written November 1, 2012
Awesome movie!

by lbwoods

This is a must see movie! Incredible cinematography! A true, touching story about a man, Frosty Hesson, (Gerard Butler) and a teenager, Jay Moriarity, (Jonny Weston) who connect way more than on a wave! A clean story (no sex, profanity, etc) that should appeal to all audiences. Again, Gerard Butler has shown his great passion for becoming his character which almost took his life while filming. The movie also involves local veteran surfers which made this movie very authentic. I love the scenery along the northern California coast, the history of Mavericks and the story it tells. Well done!
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Written October 31, 2012
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by bswhitney

I loved this movie. I especially like movies based on true stories. This movie is about living life, love and patience. Great movie for the family. I would watch 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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Written November 4, 2012
Mavericks Rocks

by QUiogue

This movie completely captures palpable fear. When Moriarity first sees mavericks you know it is insane to surf it (I did surf so I have a touch of knowledge here). At the end when her personally gets to surf it the footage is fantastic.

If you want a bone to pick Gerard Butler's accent makes him sound like he's chewing sand, Also can elizabeth Shue get a role where she doesn't play a drunk? Just asking....
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