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Released: 2004
Director: Stacy Peralta
Tagline: It doesn’t get any bigger than this.
Classification: For surf dudes with attitude. And everybody else really.
The plot: From the man who brought you the brilliant “Dogtown and Z-Boys”, Riding Giants takes us into the world of giant waves and the men who risk their lives to ride them.
As Perlata explores the rise of surf culture, thrilling footage is cut together with an introduction to some of the sport’s true characters — Greg “The Bull” Noll, Jeff Clark and Laird Hamilton.
Why do they do it? It’s all about the ride.
What the critics said: “It’s a fascinating window into a death-taunting mindset, but unfortunately Peralta is so concerned with glorifying his subjects that he ignores the downside of this manic obsession.” (Stella Papamichael, BBC)
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That was filmed in Strandhill you know.
Great movie!! Well worth watching even for the non-surfers.
in the sea next to strand hill.
The Irish soccer team were a disgrace. No commitment and no pride in their country.
If we vote Yes to the Fiscal ‘Austerity’ Treaty, we’ll all be doomed, and don’t get me started on Ryan Giggs’ affair with Imogen Thomas
I watched it last week,very disappointed. I was expecting the sequel to Jack and the Beanstalk.
The porn version!
Bead necklace – check, Jack Johnson Album – check, Lowe Alpine windbreaker – check, weekends in Doolin – check, Director’s Cut of Point Break on Blu-Ray – check, winning personality….erm
The biggest obstacle to riding big waves is controlling your fear!
you forgot mommy and dauddies credit caurd like.I’m bored of surfing,lets like do something rad like take a private instead of public job and help the country like..
Check out waveriders for more big wave surfing in Ireland
http://m.imdb.com/title/tt1202056/
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