Review of Surfwise (2007) by Paul S — 08 Jun 2008

I liked this documentary, very interested story of the first family of surfing.

This review of Surfwise (2007) was written by Paul S on 08 Jun 2008.

Surfwise has generally received positive reviews.

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By Paul B (2,474) on 18 Dec 2008

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By Mark A (1,301) on 12 Feb 2010

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By Deena R (26) on 27 Dec 2008

Intense documentary of a less than ordinary family…

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Well that's one way to do it. As expected, some elements that make the patriarch appealing, some bordering on appalling or at least just unusual…

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By Kurt B (457) on 17 Mar 2011

If you have Netflix, you MUST watch this documentary about the Paskowitz family. I guarantee you will not be disappointed…

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By Mary K (211) on 09 Feb 2009

A real life version of Mosquito Coast…

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By Joan T (44) on 13 Jun 2009

Surfwise would like to be the kind of movie that makes you think, but what it actually is is a celebration of shallowness…

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By Ben D (1,196) on 09 Dec 2010

I really liked it. Gave me a good background on some people I really care about. There needs to be a sequel so we can see where everyone is at now…

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By Eric S (1,351) on 20 Nov 2008

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By Darryl K (113) on 06 Nov 2010

If you thought your family has issues, just wait until you see the Paskowitz's…

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