Went to see it because it was free...

Rating: 10/10 (2 June 2005)

And I'd go back again and pay. I was not expecting much out of this movie at all. The previews looked so-so and I can't balance on a skateboard for the life of me. But my friend got free tickets and, being a poor college student, I went. And I was entertained the entire time. This movie has something for everyone: hot guys, hot girls, skateboarding, surfing, and one of the best soundtracks since Almost Famous. It's also a fun look at the 70s that, like Dazed and Confused before it, filled me with envy of my parents who got to enjoy their youth during that decade of awesome music and rebellious sentiments. I think anyone can find something to like about this movie whether it's the friendship theme, growing up, fame at a young age, the exciting soundtrack, the surfing, or the skateboarding. I hope that audiences will recognize this as a really fun summer movie (without explosions) and go see it in droves.