Review of Dogtown and Z-Boys (2002) by Lorenzo V — 24 Aug 2010
"This is concrete warfare we're talking about... if you're going to ride you gotta get on that shit.".
Documentary about the pioneering 1970s Zephyr skating team.
REVIEW.
Waycool documentary by legendary skateboarding ace Peralta chronicling the origins of the original extreme sport with vintage Super 8mm home movie archival footage, black & white stills, and assorted media combining with a classic rock and roll score to form a comprehensive and obvious valentine to a way of life. Gravity defying gravitas is captured like lightning in a bottle showing the wayfarer scruffy charisma and authority-defying nonchalance that has a visceral thrill in watching underdogs become cult heroes. Excellent portrayal of unbridled angst, anomie and pure adrenaline rushes from curling on a wave from the prototypical surf in the Pacific Ocean to the concrete playgrounds of abandoned suburban pools. Narrated by perfect choice, Sean Penn, The Artist Formerly Known As Spicoli.
This review of Dogtown and Z-Boys (2002) was written by Lorenzo V on 24 Aug 2010.
Dogtown and Z-Boys has generally received very positive reviews.
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