The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.
- Awards
- 1 win & 7 nominations
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Did you know
- TriviaThe real Skip Engblom wanted Heath Ledger to play him.
- GoofsWhen a fight breaks out in a nightclub, one of the band members can be seen wearing a Black Flag shirt. This scene occurs in either 1976 or 1977, but Black Flag did not actually take the name Black Flag until 27 January 1979 (from 1976-1978 the band's name was Panic). Additionally, the song that is playing is a cover of the song Nervous Breakdown by Black Flag, which was not released until 1978.
- Crazy creditsThe TriStar Pictures logo gets "Locals Only" spray-painted across it.
- Alternate versionsAlso released on DVD as an "Unrated Extended Cut".
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I am not a fan of surfing or skateboarding (although learning to surf is on my bucket list), but I decided to watch this film due to some of the names on the cast list such as Emile Hirsch, Heath Ledger, and a small appearance by Jeremy Renner. (Heath Ledger... what talent!)
The film begins as a surfing movie, then transitions into skateboarding, but the execution is amazing. I hardly watch movies without checking the time left, due to my incessant need to know everything, yet I didn't feel inclined to do so during this film. What that means is that the film has a perfect flow, it will keep you interested throughout the entire film.
It's a fictionalized film of "The Z-Boys" and how they revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. The film has much to do with skateboarding, but the main scenes are coming-of-age related and it really shows the simplicity of life that we take advantage of. There's many things you can take from this film: from fame, fortune, and success to humbleness, health, and friendship.
I thought this film would be a somewhat decent, but I was so wrong, it is an inspirational and interesting piece of art. I highly recommend this film if you have an open mind. If you aren't moved by the end, then you aren't human.
The film begins as a surfing movie, then transitions into skateboarding, but the execution is amazing. I hardly watch movies without checking the time left, due to my incessant need to know everything, yet I didn't feel inclined to do so during this film. What that means is that the film has a perfect flow, it will keep you interested throughout the entire film.
It's a fictionalized film of "The Z-Boys" and how they revolutionized the sport of skateboarding. The film has much to do with skateboarding, but the main scenes are coming-of-age related and it really shows the simplicity of life that we take advantage of. There's many things you can take from this film: from fame, fortune, and success to humbleness, health, and friendship.
I thought this film would be a somewhat decent, but I was so wrong, it is an inspirational and interesting piece of art. I highly recommend this film if you have an open mind. If you aren't moved by the end, then you aren't human.
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- Also known as
- 衝破顛峰
- Filming locations
- Marina del Rey, California, USA(Location)
- Production companies
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Box office
- Budget
- $25,000,000 (estimated)
- Gross US & Canada
- $11,273,517
- Opening weekend US & Canada
- $5,623,373
- Jun 5, 2005
- Gross worldwide
- $13,411,957
- Runtime1 hour 47 minutes
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- Sound mix
- Aspect ratio
- 1.85 : 1
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