FILM REVIEWS
Sometimes the kids understand the best: “…[After watching Soul Surfer, my daughter] had figured out that no, ‘Better’ is not symmetry. ‘Better’ is overcoming adversity and inspiring others… [she] showed me that inspiring with one arm is actually ‘better’ than doing nothing with 2.” – Ragamuffin Soul, in the article “Losing Arms, Parenting, and Breaking Barbies” 6/24/11
“The movie dazzles in its surfing sequences” – New York Times
“Many movies leave you wondering why you went to see them..in this case [Soul Surfer] at the close of the movie I not only knew why I went, but I knew what I needed to continue doing with my life..and I am proud to know her and [the Hamilton] family..” – Andy Melamed (Kauai’s KONG radio, & family friend)
SOUL SURFER (1 hr., 44 min.; PG for an intense sequence and some thematic material) The story of the billboard surfer girl who lost her arm to shark and lived to surf another day is warmly and winningly told in this nicely spiritual biopic. AnnaSophia Robb leads a strong cast as Bethany Hamilton, who finds balance again after life (and a hungry shark) deals her a heavy blow. [B+] – Utah’s The Daily Herald
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AceShowBiz: Carrie Underwood Gets Religious in ‘Soul Surfer’ Clip 02/16/11 *watch video clips
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Hollywood Reporter: Producer Tried to Edit Bible Out of Sony’s ‘Soul Surfer’ by Paul Bond 02/16/11
Fox News: Bible Edited Out of Film ‘Soul Surfer’ to Appeal to Non-Christians, Added Back In By Hollie McKay 02/17/11
“And we are absolutely thrilled with the way the film turned out, and the wonderful way it portrays Bethany’s and our family’s story and faith.” – Tom Hamilton told FOX411
Carrie Underwood is also a fan of the film’s faith-based message.
“To me the phrase ‘Soul Surfer’ is about finding your path, your walk with God – or your surf with God – and making the best of the ride,” she said. “In the end, that is the most important.”
Daily Mail Online UK: Family win battle to have Holy Bible reinstated after it was airbrushed out of film about one-armed surfer-girl’s life 02/18/11
Big Hollywood: Sony Producer Tried to Edit ‘Holy Bible’ Out of ‘Soul Surfer’ by John Nolte 02/16/11
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SURFER Magazine: SOUL SURFER – A sneak peak at Hollywood’s latest “Surf Film” by Joel Patterson
Celebrity Mania: Carrie Underwood Fights Back Tears in Full ‘Soul Surfer’ Trailer – 01/28/11
Wahine Surfing/SurfersVillage: Trailer launches for Bethany Hamilton’s big bio-pic – 01/28/11
MTV Movie News: ‘American Idol’ Winner Carrie Underwood’s ‘Soul Surfer’ Meets Jaws In New Trailer – by Eric Ditzian 01/27/11
MTV Hollywood Crush: ‘Soul Surfer’ Trailer Hits The Web: An Inspirational Story And Carrie Underwood’s Big Screen Debut!
“It’s an amazing story, but it’s the cast that really sells it for us. In the trailer, AnnaSophia Robb proves she’s got major acting, and surfing, skills. Moreover, she has the task of not only playing a real-life person whose entire life is altered in a single moment, but one with an undoubtedly difficult obstacle to overcome.” – by Aly Semigran 01/27/11
People Magazine: FIRST LOOK: Carrie Underwood’s Big-Screen Debut in Soul Surfer – BY TIM NUDD 01/27/11
Hell Burns: Sister says: “BEST MOVIE OF 2011!” – by Sister Helena Burns 02/02/11
“It has been a while since I really lost myself in a movie and forgot that a) I was watching a movie b) I was supposed to be reviewing a movie c) I don’t usually lose myself in movies….”
–“MESMERIZING!”
–“BREATHTAKING!”
–“EXULTANT!”
–“GLORIOUS SEASCAPES!”
–“HELEN HUNT IS A GNARLY SURF-MOM!”
–“A FUNCTIONAL FAMILY!”
–“BEYOND INSPIRING!”
–“NO EASY ‘GOD’ ANSWERS!”
–“HEARTFELT, GENUINE EMOTIONS!”
