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Blue Crush
2002 104 min Germany, United States of America, Brazil PG-13 16+
★5.8
Adventure, Romance, Drama
Director: John Stockwell
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Description
Nothing gets between Anne Marie and her board. Living in a beach shack with three roommates, she is up before dawn every morning to conquer the waves and count the days until the Pipe Masters competition. Having transplanted herself to Hawaii with no one's blessing but her own, Anne Marie finds all she needs in the adrenaline-charged surf scene - until pro quarterback Matt Tollman comes along...
Budget:
$25M
US Gross:
$40.39M
Worldwide:
$51.84M
Starring
Kate Bosworth
Actor
Michelle Rodriguez
Actor
Matthew Davis
Actor
Awards
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Breakthrough of the Year
MTV Movie & TV Awards 2003
— Best On-Screen Team
Key opinion
Blue Crush is widely regarded as a visually stunning, mood-lifting summer film that succeeds as an engaging sports drama. While its plot is often described as a predictable Cinderella-style romance, audiences are divided on whether the film offers meaningful thematic depth or remains a superficial, clichéd teen exercise.
| Cinematography | The cinematography effectively captures the raw beauty and adrenaline of surfing through striking underwater shots and dynamic, high-energy angles. | |
| Production | The film features authentic surfing sequences that successfully showcase the sport's skill and inherent dangers. | |
| Acting | Kate Bosworth’s lead performance polarizes viewers: some find her portrayal of a determined athlete inspiring, while others view her acting as lacking the necessary intensity to convey true ambition. | |
| Screenplay | The screenplay is viewed by many as a banal, predictable romantic narrative, though some argue it offers a genuine look at poverty and the struggle for personal liberation. | |
| Theme | Opinions on the film's substance are split, with supporters praising its uplifting, reflective exploration of trauma and willpower, while critics dismiss it as a superficial and formulaic teen flick. |