This film gives a realistic description of how skateboarding as we know it today became popular.

Rating: 8/10 (17 June 2005)

I enjoyed the movie "Lords of Dogtown" very much. I am very interested in learning about some of the skateboarding history. I thought the acting was pretty good and had a realistic approach to the events of the 1970's when it seems that skateboarding became popular. I would definitely encourage teenagers who are into skateboarding to see this film. I would however caution preteen viewers. The film does contain some alcohol and drug use by teenagers. It does not glorify the use, but it does depict things that teens may try that would not be in their best interests. Since this is based upon factual events, the film told how the main characters made out in life after their experiences as part of the Z-team. I think that was a fitting end to the film.