Review of North Shore (1987) by Rob G — 26 Sep 2007

Never mind best surfing film, this is possibly one of the greatest films ever made.

This review of North Shore (1987) was written by Rob G on 26 Sep 2007.

North Shore has generally received mixed reviews.

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By Loretta S (7) on 16 Jul 2010

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By Andrew E (534) on 31 Mar 2008

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By Tracy F (421) on 06 Jul 2010

I think I would have liked this better if I had actually seen it in the 80s. Now it was just plain cheesy…

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By Brian R (1,372) on 01 Sep 2011

Every kid in 1987 must have wanted to move to Hawaii to win surf competitions, date a local girl, and design surf logos during the summer before…

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By Jerrod Y (7) on 21 Dec 2008

My husband and I love this movie. We know all the lines by heart and every time we watch it, my husband wants to go surfing…

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By Teresa (17) on 22 May 2008

In 1987, living in a small NC town, I fell in love with this movie. Yes, some of the acting seems cheezy now, but then it was the greatest…

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By June S (150) on 26 Jul 2008

I absolutely love this movie so I have to give it 5 stars. It wasn't a blockbuster hit nor did it win any oscars…

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By S S (226) on 02 Jun 2008

[font=Century Gothic]While not a movie that will make you think, or take you on a roller coaster ride of plot twists…

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By Robert I (1,833) on 30 May 2009

An 80s-tastic movie about surfing. Pure, vintage 80s…

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