Billabong Odyssey

PG

Released Nov 7, 2003

1 hr. 27 min.

Documentary

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36%

11 Reviews

Tomatometer

89%

1,000+ Ratings

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Some of the biggest names in surfing, including Shawn Barron, Ken Bradshaw and Mike Parsons, are on the hunt for the biggest waves in the world. In their quest, they leave the coastline behind and travel to the heart of the ocean, where waves up to 100 feet in height have been recorded. Riding these gigantic waves can be fatal, but for these surfers the risk is worth it. Not only do they earn bragging rights if they can find and ride a 100-foot wave, but they'll also earn a $500,000 cash prize.

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Huge waves, always good :)

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/13/23

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Audience Member

The viewing experience itself is much like that of riding a wave: heady slow-motion existentialism. Oh, and it's rad.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/23/23

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Not much of a fan of the ocean, but I dig surfing and surfing documentary/shows. It is CRAZY how massive these waves are getting that they are now able to surf. Overall it is a very well done documentary.

Rated 3 out of 5 stars

02/22/23

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Audience Member

Not for everyone, but the opening scene is gorgeous.

Rated 4 out of 5 stars

02/11/23

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Audience Member

A classic big wave documentary.

Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars

02/06/23

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Audience Member

Fantastic. Amazing footage and supreme athletes.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

01/16/23

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Philip Boston

Director

Shawn Barron

Actor

Layne Beachley

Actor

Ken Bradshaw

Actor

Ken "Skindog" Collins

Actor

Brad Gerlach

Actor

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Empire Magazine

Rated: 2/5

Apr 1, 2006

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BBC.com

Rated: 3/5

Aug 31, 2004

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Frank Scheck

Hollywood Reporter

Eventually suffers from its accumulation of admittedly spectacular but repetitive images and would probably benefit from both extensive trimming and projection on a large-format screen.

Nov 11, 2003

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Bullz-Eye.com

Rated: 4/5

Jul 5, 2005

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Christopher Null

Filmcritic.com

too strange of a conflagration of PBS and MTV to be effective

Rated: 2/5

Jan 12, 2004

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Angel Cohn

TV Guide

The roles of several competitors are almost non-existent, and it's hard to keep track of the numerous surfers who score screen time as the crew wanders the world.

Rated: 2/5

Nov 7, 2003

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Synopsis

Some of the biggest names in surfing, including Shawn Barron, Ken Bradshaw and Mike Parsons, are on the hunt for the biggest waves in the world. In their quest, they leave the coastline behind and travel to the heart of the ocean, where waves up to 100 feet in height have been recorded. Riding these gigantic waves can be fatal, but for these surfers the risk is worth it. Not only do they earn bragging rights if they can find and ride a 100-foot wave, but they'll also earn a $500,000 cash prize.

Director: Philip Boston
Distributor: ArenaPlex Entertainment, ArenaPlex LLC
Production Co: Arenaplex Entertainment, ArenaPlex LLC
Rating: PG
Genre: Documentary
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Nov 7, 2003, Wide
Release Date (DVD): Jan 27, 2004
Box Office (Gross USA): $114.5K
Sound Mix: Surround