Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Callum M — 16 Sep 2007

Best Surf film documentary ever made. Laird Hamilton's Teahupoo ride is the biggest sickest surf iv ever seen! Pure quality.

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Callum M on 16 Sep 2007.

Riding Giants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Tero H (302) on 01 Oct 2012

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Peralta has become a more relaxed filmmaker, and when he trusts the haunting sight of a giant wave breaking to speak for itself, the movie…

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By Roger Ebert (5,190) for Chicago Sun-Times (7,580) on 12 Oct 2016

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By Steve S (3,182) on 13 Jul 2015

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