Reviews

The Endless Summer is probably my all-time favorite movie (I usually enjoy watching it with Endless Summer II & Endless Summer Revisited in one marathon session). The theme of two guys crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave is a classic. The raw, unrefined ("home movie-ish") surf footage makes you feel like you were there. The film itself is a snapshot of the early days of surfing and is a stark contrast to todays more polished sport. I particularly enjoy seeing the now famous surf spots before they were over-run and when surfers both feared & respected them. The surfing is great for the era, the humor is light if a bit corny, and the scenery is not to be missed. Buy this movie if you want to see what surfing was really like in 1966. Annette & Frankie are not here!

Of all the non-"Endless Summer" films in the Bruce Brown Golden Years of Surf Collection, this one has always been my favorite. This is my third time to purchase this DVD (my previous two VHS copies were worn out from use at parties). It lacks everything a "quality" film requires - and yet it beats the mainstream by a mile. If you want to feel like you were there (Mazatlan or the North Shore) and you love vintage surf movies, this is it. Pure, honest, classic. This is a must for true soul surfers.

Other movies in this collection include: Slippery When Wet, Barefoot Adventure, Surfing Hollow Days, Waterlogged, Surfin' Shorts and (of course) The Endless Summer.

Dana Brown had some big shoes to fill by following his father's (Bruce Brown of "The Endless Summer" series fame) tradition of making fun, compelling surf movies. He has not only succeeded, he has surpassed Dad and made a film that keeps all the elements of the previous films alive, but bares Dana's distinct stamp and personality. "Step Into Liquid" is fresh, slick & exciting. The cinematography is amazing, the interviews are engaging and the soundtrack is tight. This is a movie about surfing, for both avid surfers and the public at large. Anyone can relate to this movie and that is its charm. A new generation of surfers will doubtlessly be inspired by this incredible film.