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.
- Director:
- Sean McNamara ('Raise Your Voice', 'Bratz')
- Writer:
- Sean McNamaraDeborah SchwartzMichael BerkMatt AllenCaleb WilsonBrad Gann
- Cast:
- AnnaSophia RobbHelen HuntDennis QuaidCarrie UnderwoodKevin Sorbo
Reviews & comments
Variety
pressDistinguished by splashy cinematography, engaging performances from Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt as the girl's go-get-'em parents.
The New York Times
pressAs a portrait of a spirited, resilient athlete, the movie succeeds best, unafraid to face its heroine's daunting challenges directly.
Roger Ebert
pressI 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?
Hollywood Reporter
pressA true story of courage, determination and guts that deserves a more exciting approach.
Variety
pressDistinguished by splashy cinematography, engaging performances from Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt as the girl's go-get-'em parents.
The New York Times
pressAs a portrait of a spirited, resilient athlete, the movie succeeds best, unafraid to face its heroine's daunting challenges directly.
Roger Ebert
pressI 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?
Hollywood Reporter
pressA true story of courage, determination and guts that deserves a more exciting approach.
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