Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Evan M — 16 Jan 2015

Another Stacy Peralta homage to surf and skate life style .....amazed at the fact that these old school big wave surfers survived the technology of the time...awesome movie ...

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Evan M on 16 Jan 2015.

Riding Giants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Liam P (321) on 03 May 2009

A really interesting documentary about the history of surfing, directed by Stacey Peralta who made the equally fascinating Dogtown and Z Boys…

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By Steven C (1,252) on 27 Jul 2009

Great surfing documentary that covers surfers wanting to get the biggest waves possible…

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By Ben G (949) on 21 Oct 2008

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By James J (731) on 26 Jan 2009

Excellent documentary. Everyone should see this - regardless of how you feel (or thought you felt) about surfing. Amazing footage…

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By Matthieu G (6) on 17 Mar 2009

Stacy Peralta est l'un des personnages principaux du film les seigneurs de Dogtown…

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By Manohla Dargis (1,909) for Los Angeles Times (12,977) on 31 Mar 2016

For those who do enjoy being smacked around by the ocean, for those who thrill to the romance and hype of extreme surfing and dig the outsider…

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By Aaron B (1,506) on 23 Sep 2010

I enjoyed this movie. It solidified and broke down a lot of cliches about those who go out riding the waves…

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By Christian D (282) on 23 Jun 2009

Pumped .....this movie is hardcore.......it's what I love…

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By Barry N (394) on 11 Jul 2010

A great surfing documentary whether you like surfing or not…

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