Review of Big Wednesday (1978) by David D — 03 Sep 2007

THE classic surfing movie - its what all of us who love surfing wish we could be - and never will be. "Bear called it".

This review of Big Wednesday (1978) was written by David D on 03 Sep 2007.

Big Wednesday has generally received positive reviews.

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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 David S (4,459) on 04 Mar 2010

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By Tiuri E (45) on 11 Jan 2011

Nostalgic, bittersweet surfer movie about growing up…

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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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By Arthur P (325) on 03 Jul 2011

Not a great film, to be honest, looks like the budget was low, creativity also low and story was lacking in depth…

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By Anthony B (897) on 23 Mar 2008

The greatest surf movie ever to combine Vietnam and Gary Busey trying to cook himself in an oven…

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By Tyrone H (138) on 27 Apr 2008

I would love to see this on the big screen…

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By Ben P (961) on 17 Mar 2008

Awesome film!! Great action and surf combined in this film to get my favourite film ever. Well worth watching…

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