Step into Liquid

Starring:Jim Knost, Bruce Brown, Alex Knost, Kelly Slater, Mike Parsons (VI), Dave Kalama, Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver, Taj Burrow, Robert August, Chris Malloy, Laird John Hamilton, Ken Collins, Ami DiCamillo, Shawn Barron, Rochelle Ballard, Gerry Lopez, Rob Machado, Peter Mel, Layne Beachley, Jesse Brad Billauer
Director: Dana Brown (II)
Studio: Lions Gate
Product Type: DVD

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Thanks to Dana Brown's delightful Step Into Liquid, the surfing scene in Sheboygan, Wisconsin, should get a healthy boost. That's because Brown, in the tradition of his father, filmmaker Bruce Brown (The Endless Summer), has captured dazzling images of surfers riding curls in some of the world's most exotic--and sometimes unlikely--places. Besides the action on Lake Michigan, Brown leads us to Costa Rica, where the sport's senior elite (including Summer star Robert August) prove they still have the moves, and Oahu's North Shore, where the legendary Pipeline inspires this quote: "It's so scary, maybe you die a little." Most entertaining is a segment in County Donegal, where the American Malloy brothers startle the locals and meet their Irish counterparts on the grayest ocean imaginable. Great personal stories here, including the tale of Northern California's Dale Webster, who has never missed a day on the waves in 30 years. --Tom Keogh

Customer Reviews:

Quality surf movie.......2007-06-12

I grew up surfing and in the "surf culture" of Southern California. I watched many, many movies over the years and found that most were good as far as the surf scenes (Pipeline, Java, Australia etc.) but ultimately became boring due to a lack of any examination about real watermen/women and what drives them in this art & sport. This sport/art is about a relationship with a vast and ever changing ocean. An eye on the weather, tides and several of other Mother Nature's elements is what the true "soul" surfer does on a daily basis to deepen that relationship.

This movie successfully captures that essence through well placed & crafted interviews along with recording the many faces and moods of the ocean. Can you imagine a man paralyzed by this very sport, yet is still very keen to continue to have the same "stoke" (excitement) out enjoying waves again? Or a group of surfer atheletes daring to surf waves so big 100 miles off the Pacific shore that if any of these giant waves hit any cruise ship it would sink it in seconds. Why? What drives these individuals and others to brave the elements for what appears to be a silly ride? From the professional to the novice, all who surf on a regular basis possess this spirit.

Watching this movie you will begin to discover the answers about a true modern day explorer's mindset.

Boring.......2007-05-24

First off, the full version of Kelly Slater pro surfer IS NOT INCLUDED, that was the reason I bought the DVD.

This movie is for KOOKS and NON SURFERS, it is boring and lame. No real surfing, nothing intense, nothing special. Buy another DVD.

Surfing at it's best!.......2007-05-13

This film captures the essence of what surfing is all about. It's not about who is better in competition but how one becomes the best surfer they can be. Beautifully filmed.

Refreshing!.......2007-05-12

I have watched this DVD over and over. The two media formats has me watching it at home and work. It motiviated me to upgrade my video and sound cards. You wouldn't believe how clear the picture is on the HD computer screen (I have a 24" flat panel)...only thing better would be there! This is a well done production. I highly recommend it to a whole new kind of desktop surfers around the world!

Step Into Cinematography.......2007-05-08

The only reason I bought this movie was because of Dana Brown. After watching Dust To Glory, I wanted to see more of his work, and I wasn't disappointed with "Liquid". I'm an amature videographer, and really appreciate seeing work that the pros do. The scenes in this movie are spectacular, especially the shots where the camera operator is in, and under the water. Like in Dust to Glory, the surfers stories are intertwined with the beautiful scenery. I highly recommend buying this movie!

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ProductGroup: DVD
Binding: DVD

Riding Giants (Special Edition)
Step into Liquid
Laird (White Knuckle Extreme)
White Knuckle Action Sports: The Laird Hamilton Box Set
Billabong Odyssey

Product Features:

best short film documentary at the 2005 Maui Film Festival
Starring: Laird Hamilton, Dava Kalama, Darrick Doerner and others
Music featured: Pearl Jam/Ben Harper/ Beck and U2
Special appearances by Ben Harper and Ben Stiller
Shows never before seen footage as they ride some of the best big wave on the planet at Peahi, Maui during the historic winters of 2004 & 2005

ASIN: B000H3F0UU

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