Review of Big Wednesday (1978) by Denis F — 29 Sep 2007

The closest Hollywood has ever come to representing the spirit of surfing. I will never get tired of this movie.

This review of Big Wednesday (1978) was written by Denis F on 29 Sep 2007.

Big Wednesday has generally received positive reviews.

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By Suncica M (77) on 07 Mar 2009

One of the best surf movies of all times. I still get the chills when these old friends show up to surf together again at the end of the film…

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By Andrea A (138) on 17 Jan 2008

3 friends share the passion for surfing,but everyone will take his own ,separate way to life in the 60's…

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By Fergus S (219) on 29 Oct 2008

My freinds and me would sleep in our cars, and the smell of the off shore winds would wake us, and we knew this was going to be a special day…

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By Marin R (2) on 23 Apr 2010

Great nostalgic story about the sunny and carefree days of youth, then about growing up and reaching maturity…

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By Naoya K (136) on 07 Nov 2016

This film's not just about surfin' but about life - it's only while you are young when you can ride the waves, and time to go back to the land…

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By Jon Lechleidner (1) on 17 Aug 2008

I love this film. probably one of the movies that orignally inspired me to learn to surf. though it is much more than a surf film…

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By Letitia C (52) on 28 Feb 2008

A classic cult surf film that I highly enjoy and not only for the big waves shot.the friendship shannigans are easy to relate too…

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By Cole Smithey (1,865) for ColeSmithey.com (1,853) on 09 Feb 2014

[VIDEO ESSAY] Milius constantly revisits the ocean's churning surf as a literal and metaphoric yardstick to underscore the movie's themes of…

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By Pernille S (11) on 04 Feb 2008

Not even Gary Busey could save this film…

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By Sara G (258) on 26 Feb 2008

Oh to be a 60's surfer chick and bum around on a beach all day waiting for the 'big one'. thats what I call a good work/life balance…

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