MamaGravity
good back-story, and good acting
Mischa Redfern
I didn’t really have many expectations going into the movie (good or bad), but I actually really enjoyed it. I really liked the characters and the banter between them.
Ortiz
Excellent and certainly provocative... If nothing else, the film is a real conversation starter.
Celia
A great movie, one of the best of this year. There was a bit of confusion at one point in the plot, but nothing serious.
fannyvanelewijck
Yes we need more movies like this.
Great acting, beautiful actors.
Sun,sea,sand,surf...a beautiful story,what more do you need?
I recently discovered this movie while researching Mark Harmon(Ihope Dave the dog is alright).
I was able to watch the movie via streaming, the great story compensated the low resolution.
rutani-2
I watched this because of Mark Harmon's name, but didn't expect much. Instead, my husband and I were really surprised at how good a movie it was. The acting was excellent for a small production...actually, it has some of the most honest emotional scenes in it I've seen in a long time. The pacing and editing were great, too. Music was excellent. The only reason I didn't give it a 10 was for what some might consider a "predictable" plot. Well, yeah, it was...but still, it was about everyday problems that real people deal with. The relationships and family interaction were very realistic. I like it because, despite their issues and faults, they push past them and work everything out to a good conclusion. And...the surfing rocks! Great surfing scenes. I recommend this for families, and anybody who loves the beach life. Beautiful SoCal scenery...they capture the lifestyle perfectly.
hbsnake1
I enjoyed this movie and yes, I'm a real surfer who is widely known in the surfing world. I'm not a movie critic and really don't care that there some minor mistakes, the theme itself made up for the problems. This film reminded me of many trips, surf sessions, and other things we used to do. I still drive groms to the beach, give them hints, help them along, and yes I've even given a few boards away. Don't think it doesn't happen as it happens all the time. Ask Chuck Linnen about how many groms he's taken under his wing over the years. Some became US and even world champions.Some may find fault with how surfers bargain for boards in the movie. Sorry but Dick Dale reminded me of my mentor Dale Velzy selling boards in Huntington Beach back in the early 60s.
Joel Smith
In quite possibly the worst movie of all time, 'Local Boys' attempts to capitalize on the current surfing movie fad (Blue Crush etc.) but ends up creating one hell of a mess. The plot is overly corny and predictable and the acting can be summed up as terrible. Humorous moments include: "Skeet" calling someone a "squid-dick" and the boys looking out onto a wave-less Mexico beach, only for 6ft barrels to appear in the very next shot. The movie winds up becoming a comedy as you ponder how a movie could be so bad. I would rather nail gun my tongue to a 2x4 than sit through this one again. Warning: STAY AWAY. Rating: 1/10