Given the source material this movie had so much potential but it was squandered here. This could have been such a powerful and inspirational movie but it wasn't. It felt like some Lifetime TV movie. The performances were pretty bland and Carrie Underwood should just stick to singing, she gave the worst performance out of everyone. The dialogue wasn't really that good, I didn't find anything they ... read more
See Quaid in a different light as he portrays free-spirited, fun-loving dad to surfer Bethany Hamilton as she undergoes her journey to recovery after a horrific shark attack. This true story, chalk full of faith, will inspire and uplift even the most downtrodden of souls.
"15.1.2013.
For the first time/Online
I have already mentioned that I have a weakness for the emotional dramas made by a true story.. Was not any different with this movie.. Although the name of the movie and its poster says a lot about movie, if you were not earlier familiar with the story, the movie is so inspiring and touching and I'm very glad I decided to look.. And I think AnnaSophia Robb done a great job with her role.. Thanks Mejo ♥♫ for your recommendation.. "
iknowthat added this to a list 2 weeks, 3 days ago
"Based on the life of Surfer Bethany Hamilton, She is known for surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm, and for overcoming the serious and debilitating injury to return to professional surfing.
If you want more info then click here for Bethany Hamilton official website
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"AnnaSophia Robb as Bethany Hamilton (an American professional surfer. She is known for surviving a shark attack in which she lost her left arm, and for overcoming the serious and debilitating injury to ultimately return to professional surfing.)
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Mejo ♥♫ added this to a list 3 months, 2 weeks ago
"Top Ten Biographies / Histories!
1. Soul Surfer
2. Australia
3. Braveheart
4. Walk the Line
5. Freedom Writers
6. Coco Chanel
7. The Social Network
8. Titanic
9. The Man in the Iron Mask
10. October Sky
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cteddiesgirl added this to a list 4 months, 4 weeks ago
“See Quaid in a different light as he portrays free-spirited, fun-loving dad to surfer Bethany Hamilton as she undergoes her journey to recovery after a horrific shark attack. This true story, chalk full of faith, will inspire and uplift even the most downtrodden of souls.” read more
garfield2710 added this to a list 7 months, 3 weeks ago
"✰ Starring:
AnnaSophia RobbHelen Hunt
Bethany HamiltonCheri Hamilton
Dennis QuaidLorraine Nicholson
Tom HamiltonAlana Blanchard
Date of watching: March 22
Rating:★★★★★★★★☆☆
What I thought of it?
The fact that this is based on a true story makes it a great movie just before watching it .. I was really excited to watch this movie and I wasn't disappointed at all!
I loved the movie, it gave me full respect to Bethany, how brave she was, how she didn't giv"