Aug 03, 2021Janice21383 rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
A truth -adjacent story of how ambition should not interfere with church obligations. To demonstrate that, a girl's arm is bitten off by a shark. Will she give up? Will she heck! Dennis Quaid and Kevin Sorbo look just happy to be working;…
May 20, 2019iloveseaotters rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
wasn't really expecting much out of this movie since I didn't like the book much at all. I do admire Bethany Hamilton for her spirit and determination in overcoming challenges to surf again but I felt like this movie was written more for…
Oct 07, 2017TEENREVIEWCREW rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
This was an incredibly inspiring movie about the strong and talented surfer Bethany Hamilton. I was honestly so shocked after watching this movie. It is hard to believe that a thirteen year old girl was attacked by a shark while she was…
Apr 09, 2015akirakato rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
This is a 2011 American biopic drama directed by Sean McNamara.
It is the incredible true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a horrific shark attack.
It is a really heart-wrenching yet inspirational docu-drama.
Soul Surfer is a movie based on a true story of Bethany Hamilton, she was born in Hawaii, and she grew up loving the ocean. Surfing was her passion and her way to live. But that's not how she expected it to end, it was a nice day to go…
Jan 10, 2014beckythecat1 rated this title 3.5 out of 5 stars
a wonderful film for teenage girls about what can be achieved even after a horrid accident. A little much with religion but Helen Hunt is marvelous. Based on a true story.
Jan 01, 2014mexicanadiense rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
Feel-good stuff very closely based on actual events- almost makes one think it'd have worked better as a documentary. Decent performances from the leads, and gorgeous Hawaiian scenery, add to the appeal, and kudos to the actors (including…
Sep 30, 2013modestgoddess rated this title 3 out of 5 stars
This was an interesting movie. I know next to nothing about surfing so liked hearing the surfing references (and learned, from the "making of" segment in the special features, that the Hamilton family wanted to be sure the movie makers got…
Jun 26, 2013KeitaWolf rated this title 2 out of 5 stars
I wanted to love this movie. I'm an athlete and recognize the strength and determination necessary to relearn you passion, and to come back from something that quite literally ripped away your dreams. I know this was based on a true story,…
May 18, 2013namaara rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
i found it so.....um powerful. it encouraged my to perservere in all times. in some places it brought tears to my eyes, joyful, happy and sad.
i love it and recomend it to all who need encouragement on perservering.
Feb 17, 2013purejoy rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I love this movie sooooo much. it is my - like favourite movie!! its sooooo cool how it shows her faith in God. I think every one should watch this movie-and face their fears. I think this is approprite for all ages that love Jesus and…
Dec 08, 2012breanna101 rated this title 5 out of 5 stars
I loved this movie so much it is so emotional movie that I actually cried because it is so emotional.
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Oct 25, 2012kitten55 rated this title 4 out of 5 stars
Tina R. Cooper says: "God never puts on us no more than we can handle". Merely, a way of coming back to him. Good family movie showing strengths, struggles, love, devotion and beliefs.
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Soul Surfer