Review of The Endless Summer (1966) by Elona M — 07 Jun 2007

This doc by Bruce Brown has to be one of the best surfing docs for its time.

This review of The Endless Summer (1966) was written by Elona M on 07 Jun 2007.

The Endless Summer has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Anders B (67) on 29 Jul 2009

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By Joel A (1,152) on 23 Jun 2014

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By George C (386) on 26 Dec 2008

Fantastic documentary which is very much of its time but is still a great film even if you don't like surfing…

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By Paul D (6,077) on 02 Mar 2012

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

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By Sylvain F (38) on 10 Apr 2009

Great film, helped me decide to leave Michigan for the Tropics. Saw it for the first time in my 10th Grade Earth Science class…

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By Luke G (692) on 01 Oct 2012

One of those movies everybody needs to watch…

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By Alex T (1,057) on 23 Oct 2009

The Triumph of the Will of post-colonial neo-imperialism. The grim nuclear age analogue to The Grapes of Wrath…

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By Alan N (67) on 12 Nov 2008

This movie is like a dream. Imagine having the opportunity to surf the World and see the sights/meet the people…

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By Liam S (106) on 11 Feb 2009

A great movie, must see for anyone interested in surfing…

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By Christopher S (2,154) on 07 Oct 2011

Awesome film. Makes you want to surf so badly. Beautiful cinematography and witty narration. Watch it…

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