I celebrate the chance to see such a story of resilience, faith, and love on the big screen. The problem with a story like this is that the real drama lies in the first act, courtesy of the shark. After that, it's an uphill slog to a resolution that holds no surprises Soul Surfer's family-friendly lesson in perseverance is marred by an inability to connect with the audience or subject matter on either an emotional or intellectual level.
Soul Surfer is a heavy-handed plea for sympathy that doesn't do the real-life story justice. From the production values to the savvy delivery of its Christian message, Soul Surfer is a champ. A well-intentioned, big-hearted, wannabe-crowd-pleaser that just happens to be so incompetently made that it might be rejected by Oprah's channel. The best faith-based film ever made, an uplifting, entertaining and wonderfully-acted account of surfer Bethany Hamilton's life before and after a shark bit her arm off in the waters off her favorite Hawaiian beach.
All that separates this from made-for-TV territory is another strong turn from gifted young lead AnnaSophia Robb. My Movies. Soul Surfer. Confirm current pricing with applicable retailer. All transactions subject to applicable license terms and conditions. Presently she needs to re-figure out how to do everything with just a single arm — including how to surf.
It will take her companions, family, and her Christian confidence to recover her into the water, yet in the event that that is the place she is intended to be. I have watched a considerable measure of surfing motion pictures throughout the years yet nothing as enrapturing as Soul Surfer.
The acting is astounding yet the areas make you need to move to Hawaii. Tiffany Hofstetter Rosemary as Rosemary. Sean McNamara. Sean McNamara screenplay screen story Deborah Schwartz screenplay screen story Douglas Schwartz screenplay screen story. More like this. Watch options. Storyline Edit. But after a fun night out night surfing and what should be a fun day in the water, she is attacked by a shark and loses her arm.
Rushed to the hospital, she remains calm, and maintains her faith in God. Now she has to re-learn how to do everything with only one arm - including how to surf. It will take her friends, family, and her Christian faith to get her back into the water, but if that is where she is meant to be, she will find a way to get there. When you come back from a loss, beat the odds, and never say never, you find a champion.
Biography Drama Family Sport. Rated PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material. Did you know Edit. Trivia The real Bethany Hamilton provided most of the surf double work for her character. Goofs When Bethany first arrives home after the attack, she has a sheet covering her stump from the reporters. When she exits the car, you can see where the actress's actual arm is under the sheet. Quotes Bethany Hamilton : Love is bigger than any tidal wave or fear.
Crazy credits During the ending credits, videos of the real Bethany Hamilton are shown, many of similar or possibly the inspiration for moments in the film. User reviews Review. Top review. Soul Surfer is a good inspirational true story sports movie with some faith elements Nothing too serious there, just emphasizing it was important that hits all the right targets.
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