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Billabong Odyssey

Play trailer Poster for Billabong Odyssey PG 2003 1h 27m Documentary Play Trailer Watchlist
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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.

Critics Reviews

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Frank Scheck The Hollywood Reporter 11/11/2003
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. Go to Full Review Peter Hartlaub San Francisco Chronicle 11/07/2003
3/4
A superb documentary that delves into the science, emotions and danger surrounding the handful of men and women who risk their lives searching for the ultimate thrill. Go to Full Review Megan Lehmann New York Post 11/07/2003
1.5/4
A dog's dinner of profiles, repetitive narration, safety tips and banal 'insights' into the joys and dangers of cresting waves that sometimes reach 70 feet. Go to Full Review Bullz-Eye.com 07/05/2005
4/5
Christopher Null Filmcritic.com 01/12/2004
2/5
too strange of a conflagration of PBS and MTV to be effective Go to Full Review Angel Cohn TV Guide 11/07/2003
2/5
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. Go to Full Review Read all reviews

Audience Reviews

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04/14/2013 Huge waves, always good :) See more 01/18/2011 The viewing experience itself is much like that of riding a wave: heady slow-motion existentialism. Oh, and it's rad. See more 12/18/2010 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. See more 09/25/2010 Not for everyone, but the opening scene is gorgeous. See more 09/07/2010 A classic big wave documentary. See more 03/28/2010 Fantastic. Amazing footage and supreme athletes. See more Read all reviews
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Cast & Crew

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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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Movie Info

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
Producer
Vincent Leone
Distributor
ArenaPlex Entertainment, ArenaPlex LLC
Production Co
ArenaPlex LLC, Arenaplex Entertainment
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
Runtime
1h 27m
Sound Mix
Surround