Review of The Endless Summer (1966) by Scott M — 16 Dec 2010

Epic. You don't have to be a surfer to truly appreciate this documentary. I love this movie.

This review of The Endless Summer (1966) was written by Scott M on 16 Dec 2010.

The Endless Summer has generally received very positive reviews.

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