Incannerax What a waste of my time!!!

NekoHomey Purely Joyful Movie!

Benas Mcloughlin Worth seeing just to witness how winsome it is.

Philippa All of these films share one commonality, that being a kind of emotional center that humanizes a cast of monsters.

wes-connors It's a brilliant thesis for surfers - if you had the time and money, you could keep traveling around the world, participating exclusively in each location's surfing season. Thus, "The Endless Summer" would provide limitless opportunities for catching waves! Out searching for the elusive "perfect wave," surfing director Bruce Brown (he photographed, edited and narrated) follows Malibu surfer pals Mike Hynson and Robert August around the world with a camera. The young men follow the sun to one glorious location after another. My pick for the perfect wave is the one found in Cape St. Francis but you may prefer the big ones at Waimea Bay. The waves aren't the only things perfect in "The Endless Summer" - so is the photography, narration and soundtrack.Hey, surf's up! Forever... ********** The Endless Summer (6/15/66) Bruce Brown ~ Bruce Brown, Mike Hynson, Robert August

TBoldOne Bruce Brown's documentary about two people who travel the world in search of the perfect wave was deemed so culturally significant that it's now part of the National Film Registry and now preserved in the Library of Congress.This movie is a love song to surfing. Obviously Brown loves surfing and movie making and his photography is stunning. What you marvel at in this film is that it all seems so effortless. The two stars are obviously fabulous surfers, but they make the surfing look so easy. Obviously it isn't. This is evident when they meet local surfers on their travels and their skill is readily apparent. The music is perfect for this movie. The soundtrack by the Sandals, just rolls through the film like the soft waves that roll through this movie. Unlike many sports type documentaries the music doesn't distract from the film, or seem gratuitous. It just fits.** This paragraph may contain some mild spoilers ** The movie is a wonderful timepiece of a world that no longer exists. Travel to Africa was exotic in 1963, when this film was made. Some of the countries that these men visited are now too dangerous to visit today. Gas in Africa was an outrageous $1.00 a gallon! Other funny details pop up on their travels, that make this movie just quaint. The innocence of this era is breathtaking. The pair just run into people and are not afraid. Also as American's they are welcome everywhere they go. Contrast that with today, where many countries are now too dangerous for American's to travel to. What happened in the last 46 years to change this? I don't know.**Probably the most amazing thing about this movie is that while it's about surfing, it's not really about surfing at all. It's a movie about the joy of living your life doing what you want to do, and uses the vehicle of surfing to tell that story. You don't have to surf to enjoy this movie. You just have to enjoy life to enjoy this movie. A perfect movie for a cold winter day, or a day when you are feeling down, or up for that matter. Recommended without reservation.

ccthemovieman-1 This was an entertaining and educational trip around the world. It follows two American surfers who are seen visiting West Afrcia, South Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, Hawaii. For one thing, it was interesting to see how they looked at prices of things. For example, in Africa, they are astounded at having to pay $30 a night to stay in a motel or pay $1 for a gallon of gasoline. (I'll bet they would change their tune today!)The film gives you a good feel for the '60s surf scene with the lingo ("stoked, hang ten, etc.") The surging can get boring after awhile but Bruce Brown, who made this film and narrates it, usually didn't overdo those parts and he does an outstanding job narrating to keep our history. He's interesting and he's funny. There are some memorable moments: seeing a place where the waves go past the sand right to the shore and then back out again; the famous Waimea Bay of Hawaii, of the biggest waves ever to be surfed; the perfect waves on the east side of Africa, the incredible scenery in New Zealand and the flies in Perth, Australia!A fun movie. If you enjoyed this, check out the sequel "Endless Summer II." That is very good, too, and with better camera-work.

duraflex THE ENDLESS SUMMER is a rare film made by a talented filmmaker.First of all, Bruce Brown is a natural athlete, surfer, filmmaker. The guy truly knows and loves his subject - surfing. That apparent love of life, sand and surf also comes through plain and clear in this beautiful film.Although I tried, I have not been able to find many details on the logistics of the making this film - but what an undertaking - to film 2 surfers as they follow the summer around the world. With minimal and relatively simple equipment - essentially a Bolex 16mm film camera with some good lenses and a waterproof housing - Bruce demonstrates a keen eye and clear point of view. His addition of bits of humor, simple camera effects and a good soundtrack all add up to very good and entertaining film - probably the best of the genre that will ever be made.Bruce is obviously on a surfboard or in a boat for some of the shots giving us a perspective we would not otherwise have of the sport of surfing. He knows the sport, the surfers and the shots and how to pull it all together into a film that has enchanted millions over the last 40 years.There is an overall honesty and pleasant tone to this delightful film - Bruce's narration is spun from experience and research and it makes it a very personal adventure.Some 30 years later in 1994, Brown did Endless Summer II which is also worth seeing. ES2 includes surfer Robert August from this original ES film and who was only 18 when this film was made.