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Epic memories of my first trip out of country with the legend Rell.

This movie is epic, if you’re into old school shredtastic surf flicks then stop reading this review and go watch the movie. Prime locations, legendary surfers, Bitchin soundtrack. This one ticks all the boxes! THE THRILL IS BACK PUTOS!!!

So stoked to see this movie has been digitlaly remastered. Love to watch Tom surf, he has such a good style. Sonny made some classic movies, when will we get to see all the search films he made.

I just want to commend the guys who made this movie. I watched it on the plane heading to Honolulu and was really inspired by the message of the movie. Very informative and entertaining, but the ending encouraged me to live life to the fullest (which I am doing). Ok, that's it- well done and keep up the good work.

By far my most favourite video from my childhood. I had a very old hand-me-down vhs tape of mutant slabs and I don't think there's another movie out there that I have watched more times. The bodyboarding is next level even by 2024 standards. The soundtrack is pure nostalgia for me. Tom Boyle you are a legend. So happy I finally own this movie again 🙌 yewwwwwwwwwww

(Con't) IMDB - April 2010
The movie described the symbiosis between surfer and photographer and how there is cooperation and trust to the benefit of both parties. They also studied the dichotomy of making a living selling the surfing image with the unintended consequence of fueling the incredible crowding of the North Shore and surfing in general.

In the end though, the movie was a positive affirmation that there is great reward (not necessarily monetary) to do what you love to do in life. Aichner summed it up nicely, "You're not going to get rich being a surf photographer, but you live a rich lifestyle."

IMDB - April 2010

Went to the packed Hawaii premier at the Hawaii International Film Festival and thoroughly enjoyed the movie. In all honesty, I've had the honor of seeing these guys in action firsthand so my perspective may be slanted. But I can also vouch for the absolute accuracy of this insightful film.

This documentary showcases the skills and absolute dedication of the photographers on the North Shore in Hawaii who risk their lives for the incredible imagery that fuels the surfing industry. These photographers (and cinematographers) do it with little fanfare, for the most part barely making enough to get by. Yet they continue to pursue their passion, always trying to get that unattainable perfect shot.

The movie is not intended to be a comprehensive history of surf photography. Film-making brothers Derek and Craig Hoffmann chose to focus (pun intended) on the Pipeline and Backdoor surf spots, and how technology has recently changed the surf photo business. Filmed over the course of two winter seasons, they managed to capture some compelling footage.

I really liked how they used slow-motion video taken from the shoreline and synced it up with still photo frames from water photographers such as Scott Aichner. The photogs get so close to the surfer and the crashing lip of the wave, it is amazing that more of them don't get injured (or worse).

Awesome surf movie from the 1990’s. All the classics.

Jus got this Fiberglass and Megapixels shirt and wore it to a Sports Card collecting show with my kid. Got a complement on it- the Pokemon card guys loved it. Can't remember ever getting a complement on a t-shirt. Fits good too.

Thanks for posting - I actually came up with the concept for this event and produced it for Surfer Mag and OP. I also have the master for the 2001 event where Kandui was "discovered" and Shane Dorian at the time called it the best heat in pro surfing.

So sad to hear that Larry Haynes passed away. He was so cool and always made us kids feel stoked! We had to watch this and pay or respects to Larry. Such good shots and love the old school music. ALOHA UNCLE LARRY- we miss you

Wow that was a walk down memory lane. Seems like yesterday when this trip happened and I swear I thought this would be the new format for the pro tour. Nope! Still running contests like the old days. Oh well. Thanks for making this available Nalu TV!

Looks sick! Read about your mission to get this film out- way to step up and get it done. Cheers!

My son thought Tom Curren was some old guy and didn't want to watch the movie. I told him to sit down and watch, he did. He is 14 and said "I like his surfing. No airs, but he has the sickest style and turns." I did notice he is surfing smoother lately. Anyways, an epic movie and I am stoked to have it.

FLUID COMBUSTION is kinetic and in your face. It has the best surf
photography I have ever seen on a home video or in a theater. Plenty of tube
viewpoints, and best of all, some of the surfers were followed from behind so
you can see them work the wave down the line. I also like that the producers
included a couple of female surfers in those down the line shots. It was
refreshing to see.

The music is mostly "speed metal" but the band that impressed me the most was
Tom Curren's. His band is the only contemporary band I know that can make
vocals work with surf music.

The wipeout sequence was the most brutal I have ever seen. It certainly
wasn't entertaining. It made me cringe and writhe. Well, that is except for
one wipeout. This guy was on a longboard, and he thought he'd walk the
nose. What he did do was walk completely off the front end on a double
overhead wave.

This is not the best surf movie I have ever seen. My two favorites remain:
THE SEARCH II and BEYOND BLAZING BOARDS. However, this movie has the best
surf photography and inside the tube shots of any movie I have seen. Make
this my number "3" surf movie of all time.