Variety
Distinguished by splashy cinematography, engaging performances from Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt as the girl's go-get-'em parents.
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Soul Surfer
True story about a teenage surfer girl (AnnaSophia Robb, Charlie & the Chocolate Factory) who summons the courage to get back in the water after losing an arm in a shark attack.
Based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton, and on her book. Also stars Helen Hunt, Dennis Quaid, Carrie Underwood and Kevin Sorbo.
2011Rating: PG106 minsUSA
ActionDramaSport
- Director:
- Sean McNamara ('Raise Your Voice', 'Bratz')
- Writer:
- Sean McNamaraDeborah SchwartzMichael BerkMatt AllenCaleb WilsonBrad Gann
- Cast:
- AnnaSophia RobbHelen HuntDennis QuaidCarrie UnderwoodKevin Sorbo
Soul Surfer / Reviews
The New York Times
As a portrait of a spirited, resilient athlete, the movie succeeds best, unafraid to face its heroine's daunting challenges directly.
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I feel something is missing. There had to be dark nights of the soul. Times of grief and rage. The temptation of nihilism. The lure of despair. Can a 13-year-old girl lose an arm and keep right on smiling?
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Hollywood Reporter
A true story of courage, determination and guts that deserves a more exciting approach.
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