Surfwise

  • 2008


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$ 0 Million
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Positive Reviews 24
Average Rating 3.8/5
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4.5
Advertisement For about the first half hour, Surfwise paints The Paskowitz Way as fun and idyllic, but its clear that something isnt being said, and t .. Av Club
3.5
Theres some bad blood there, to be sure; when the estranged family reunites, one cant help but wonder if its at least in part due to the unseen string .. Austin Chronicle
4.5
Pray lingers a mite too long on exposition; the kids let slip enough warning words like controlled environment and dictator to know that theres bad ne .. Austin Chronicle
3.8
The kids are no more screwed up than any other nine kids maybe less so. Rogerebert
4.4
Pray has a great story here, but its much more than just The Brady Bunchs Endless Summer. Philly
3.5
It comes together as a well made conventional commercial film, and makes for a hell of a family story as one of the grown boys suggests: even a flawed .. Sover
3.8
Documentarian Doug Prays clear eyed and even handed portrait of the Paskowitz clan is provocative in the best sense of the word: It both recognizes th .. Tv Guide
3.5
There were real battles in the family between the children and between the children and adults.The one thing that most of the children seemed to miss .. Lariat
4.0
Its an almost epic tale, and Pray not only gives us the milieu and the passing years, but he expertly sketches each Paskowitz as an individual persona .. News Review
3.8
And the movie creates an alarming portrait of a familys gradual collapse under the weight of so much bohemianism. Boston
3.8
Now theyre the subject of a riveting documentary that focuses more on weird family dynamics than big waves. Star Tribune
3.8
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4.2
type Movie Current Status In Season mpaa R Limited Release Date 05/09/08 director Doug Pray author Doug Pray genre Documentary We gave it an A Surfwis .. Ew
3.8
The ending in particular seems a little too perfect, as if it may have been partially orchestrated. Sf Gate
3.8
Bottom line: The catchphrases (Missed it by that much) remain, but the love is gone. Chicago Tribune
3.5
Given the kooky nature of the Paskowitz family, another director might have gone the route of ironic mockery. Seattle Pi
4.4
Ironically, the films biggest disappointment is its perfect ending. Movie Habit
3.8
The resulting film may be a little glossy and scattered but is still watchable and surprisingly complex. Deseret News
3.8
In many ways, Surfwise is a biographical memoira probing look at the life and legacy of one very singular man: Dorian Doc Paskowitz, now 85 years old .. Christianity Today
3.8
Surfwise is a captivating documentary highlighted by some significant scenes of naked confession and an overall portrait of misplaced intelligence...a .. Brian Or Ndorf
3.8
Even so, the starpower will play a large factor in the movies success even if to most educated people, the movie will look like another dumb high conc .. ComingSoon
3.8
Surfwise has a kinda sorta happy ending, which is the only part of the movie that rings false. Chron
3.0
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3.8
Surfwise is a surprisingly moving documentary that uncovers an unimaginably personal familial/social experiment.Dorian Doc Paskowitz is the stuff of l .. Film Critic 1963 Typepad



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