Soul Surfer

Surfs up! Duck dive and catch a wave.

Raised by two hard-core surfing parents, Bethany Hamilton (Annasophia Robb) had saltwater in her veins and was born to surf. Robb carries the film taking the audience on an emotionally charged ride. Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt bring a sense of realism to this family unit. Set in Hawaii, scenes of the ocean, the waves, and the surfers are breathtaking and beautifully shot. The CGI work looked amazing. Based on a true story, this one arm surfer is an inspiration. This terrific underdog film will put things in perspective for you. If you stay through the credits, you'll see footage of the real Bethany and the Hamilton family, proving that much of you have witnessed was not Hollywood-ized.

Alien gives it 4 "shredding the waves on a midnight surf run" stars out of 4.