Review of Riding Giants (2004) by Markus G — 24 Mar 2008

Surfers unite!!! Your movie has been made!!

This review of Riding Giants (2004) was written by Markus G on 24 Mar 2008.

Riding Giants has generally received very positive reviews.

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By Mark A (1,301) on 02 Aug 2008

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By Mary R (283) on 13 Sep 2008

Now apparently I went to the cinema to see this I have absolutely no recollection of doing so which makes me doubt much of my reality, I do…

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By Timm S (1,294) on 17 Oct 2015

Addictive Viewing. Having A True Connection To the Lifestyle, Not Just Antics, Has A History & (Counter) Culture That Is So Pure…

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By Private U (13,627) on 28 Aug 2008

This documentary is one of the most amazing things I have ever seen, highly recomend even if not into surfing…

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By Jay Antani (281) for Cinema Writer (174) on 16 Aug 2010

Just short of dropping you into the ocean with a surfboard, Riding Giants serves as the definitive (and immersive) guide to the essence of…

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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 Matthew J (1,312) on 21 Feb 2009

Anybody who loves the sea, surfing, and related sports, will love this movie. Lots of oldies. And an excellent story line…

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By Jon T (527) on 09 Aug 2008

With Big Wednesday - probably the best mainstream surfing film. Stacy Peralta outdoes himself again…

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