Surf's Up

Not a comedy tsunami, just consistent ripples of laughs and good vibes.

It's fun for a while, but the script doesn't have the structure to sustain 85 minutes.

I commend Ash Brannon and Chris Buck's animated film, especially to those who have not yet reached the age of 10.

The real reason Surf's Up is so aggravating is that it's more concerned with sucking up to adults than it is to enchanting their children.

A happy 85 minutes, although it might have been a teensy bit happier, banishing all hint of repetition, at 75.

On the surface, this may not sound like a particularly original idea, but director Ash Brannon handles the "documentary" framing device so well, adults may forget they are watching a cartoon.

What truly sets Surf's Up apart is the natural dialogue. The filmmakers brought the actors together to record their lines, an unusual step for an animated movie. The extra effort pays off.

O estilo mockumentary confere charme a esta animação, que também se beneficia da dublagem perfeita de Bridges e de uma técnica impressionante (a animação de fluidos é fabulosa).

The [filmmakers were] hard-pressed to come up with enough story for even an old-time six-minute cartoon short.