A journey that goes beyond those on wheels

Rating: 8/10 (31 December 2005)

I think the former commentator's comment on this film is unfair. The story told in this picture doesn't seem to reach up to carmex1391's expectations -- this is not a two hour skate video, and I think that rebuking a film purely on personal expectations is unfair. For those who'd prefer a documentary on the same subject, I suggest you watch Dogtown and Z-boys (2001) instead, directed by Stacy Peralta.
What I think, though, is that this is an excellent and powerful film celebrating the founders of modern skateboarding. Put into a motion picture drama, I enjoyed every minute of it, especially since it doesn't completely focus on skateboarding skills. It covers nearly every (professional) move the original characters made during the early years all the way up to when the group dissolved. The film includes aspects of surfing, skating, competitions, fame, love, greed, hate, visions, and even death. And as a plus, it has a really good soundtrack.
I strongly recommend this film to anyone who enjoys boards, good music, fine directing and editing, and isn't afraid of experiencing potential emotional flashbacks.
/Joe