Soul Surfer (Video recording)
MPAA rating: PGOriginally released in 2011August
ASIN: B004EPYZZ8
Starring:
AnnaSophia Robb, Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Lorraine Nicholson, Kevin Sorbo, Carrie Underwood, Ross Thomas, Chris Brochu, Sonya Balmores, Jeremy Sumpter, Craig T. Nelson, Branscombe Richmond, Cody Gomes, Titus Kinimaka
Credits: Director- Sean McNamara, Executive producers-David Tice, Editor- Jeff W. Canavan, Casting director- Joey Paul Jensen
Plot Summary:
Bethany Hamilton was a 13 year old girl living in Hawaii and surfing for her life's goals. She is close with her family, fun loving, and is constantly with her best friend- both of them become pro surfers that compete in numerous competitions in friendly rivalry. One day the girls go surfing and a freak shark attack claims Bethany's arm. She is rushed to the hospital and takes a ot of time to recover from her injuries, but eventually she is released back to the world that she now has trouble maneuvering in.
Because of her love for surfing, she continues to surf and works to become a pro surfer again with the help of her friends, family, and extreme dedication. Towards the end of the movie Bethany travels with her church to help another country with disaster relief and she begins to show children the joy of surfing. At the end of the movie you are left with Bethany competing in surf competitions and showing the world that she can place again with or without her injuries.
Critical Evaluation:
I loved this movie, I thought it was smart, and well done. The location is beautiful and the actors were passionate and the storyline was easy to follow. It was based on a true story and the real characters were present in the making of the film in order to ensure that the storyline was accurate. The struggles of Bethany really present an idea that when you put your mind to something anything can happen. The themes of family, dedication, and perseverance are extremely endearing and they really engage the audience to root for Bethany to succeed again in the surfing world.
Reader's Annotation:
Based on a true story, Bethany Hamilton is a pro surfer that lost a limb do to a shark attack and battled through adversity to become a pro surfer again.
Websites to Look Into:
http://bethanyhamilton.com/soul-surfer
Awards:
Satellite Award, 2011: Best Original Score
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“Dolphin Tail”
Booktalking Ideas:
The idea that dedication can overcome physical barriers
Genre:
Based on non-fiction
Interest Age:
13+
Challenge Issues:
Besides the violence in the movie, this movie has good intentions and I could not see a challenge issue with this movie.
Why this Movie?
This movie is very inspirational and can show young adults that they can overcome obstacles in life in they try hard enough. The movie was also popular when it was in the theater and I thought that it was very well made.
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