Endless Summer

Year: 1966

Grade: B+

Country: USA

Director: Brown

Review

a really charming and fun picture. it’s completely narrated by bruce brown which separates the audience from the principal surfers and i think that’s a good thing. the only personality of the film is brown’s and his narration is impassioned and funny, but never overbearing or hyperbolic like it is in dogtown and z-boys or riding giants. the film’s narrative allows you to enjoy the experience and the trip rather than focusing on the accomplishments or personalities of the surfers. of course it doesn’t hurt that the scenery is beautiful and the locals provide some good smiles. the film also has a good soundtrack that both matches the surfing and the locations in which they are surfing.