lords of dogtown

Rating: 10/10 (24 November 2005)

*might contain some spoilers*** hey i saw this movie last week with my friend, just picked it up for kicks, since then i have watched it 4 times already. This movie is based on the true story of the Z boys, and it has it's time to shine in this movie. The acting is great, i think its a better idea to have real actors play the parts, instead of the pro skateboarders because it gives the movie a more real feeling and its more about their style than their skateboarding abilities. The thing that i liked most about this movie is that it actually happened, and this is how the Z boys lived. I think it's sad though when they break up and go different ways ( and when jay shaves his head!!!).I really thought this movie was so good because of the style of the movie. it wasn't supposed to be a big hit movie with well known actors. it was more about showing the life of 3 kids who took a chance and made history by doing something they love. and i think that is why most people didn't like the movie as much. they were thinking this was gonna be a huge hit movie. but that is why this movie is so good. it is a different style of writing and filming. i don't think they could have done it any better way. i will remember this movie for a long time. plus the soundtrack is incredible!!!**and credit to Emile Hirsch who played jay , the spark of the movie*.