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 The Endless Summer Average Rating: 4.5 Total Reviews: 99 More Information Sign me up!  On: 2010-01-22A sweet, silly, movie, a summer vacation that never ends. I have always loved this movie. Fans of semi-documentary works like Mythbusters or Survivor Man, cooking shows, how they do it shows, The Dog Whisperer, etc, will recognize these three guys, the two surfers and their pal with the camera who will help them realize their goal if he can film it... Theres something wonderfully appealing about someone who is good at something and wants to share their gift and practice. Even if the "gift" is something ephemeral as surfing or *filming* surfers. My dad took me to see this in a movie theater when it was released nationwide, it was great then, its great now. And a real time capsule of 1966, when the world was scary and exhilarating and far bigger than it is today. I watch this film every few years and its a pleasure every time. A solid 5/5 stars! endless summer On: 2010-01-15arrived in a timely manner and was in the condition it was described to be Great Movie On: 2009-10-15Nothing bad to say. Dvd came quickly and in great condition. i trust this seller Endless Pleasure from Endless Summer On: 2009-09-19This classic is timeless. My 10-year-old grandson has fallen in love with the ocean, so I bought this for him -- he adored it, and said, "You should have been here yesterday" (a recurring tag line) for days afterwards. It is the story of a surfers search for the perfect wave, told in an easy, humorous Sixties style that is captivating. As they travel to one country after another around the world, each vignette is more amusing than the next. Oddities like "Ins and Outs" where the waves break on the shore and then form waves as they recede is a hoot as the surfers ride them both ways. Browns laid back narration and sly humor just make watching the movie one long smile. When they finally find the perfect wave(s) at Cape St. Francis, South Africa, you have to laugh out loud. Buy this movie for yourself and for your kids, watch it together. Endless Classic On: 2009-06-15Endless Summer is the classic surf video. Good clean fun and two surfers living the ultimate travel and surf dream. Welcome relief from the same ol crazy CG movies of today. When fun was the object On: 2009-05-16This is a most enjoyable time machine trip back into a more innocent era. The theme instrumental, by the Sandals always puts me into a trance state...a dream-like mix of youth, sun, ocean and carefree days. Bruce Browns humorous narration allows even non-surfers to enjoy watching this. An enjoyable revisit to a classic. On: 2009-04-27This DVD is excellent. The quality was better than expected. I saw this movie when it was orginally released in 1966, and it was better than i remembered it to be. it arrived on time and in the condition it was described to be. Fun And Educational, Thanks To Brown  On: 2009-02-09This was an entertaining and educational trip around the world. It follows two American surfers who are seen visiting West Afrcia, South Africa, India, Australia, New Zealand and, of course, Hawaii. Watching this 40 years later after seeing it in a theater, it was interesting to see how they looked at prices of things. For example, in Africa, they are astounded at having to pay $30 a night to stay in a motel or pay $1 for a gallon of gasoline. Ill bet they would change their tune today! The film gives you a good feel for the 60s surf scene with the lingo ("stoked, hang ten, etc.") The surging can get boring after awhile but Bruce Brown, who made this film and narrates it, usually didnt overdo those parts and he does an outstanding job narrating to keep us non-surfers interested. Hes a funny guy! There are some memorable moments: seeing a place where the waves go past the sand right to the shore and then back out again; the famous Waimea Bay of Hawaii, of the biggest waves ever to be surfed; the perfect waves on the east side of Africa, the incredible scenery in New Zealand and the flies in Perth, Australia! A fun movie. If you enjoyed this, check out the sequel "Endless Summer II." That is very good, too, and with better camera-work. Awesome movie On: 2008-09-21It is not only a fantastic surfing movie; it is a fantastic look at the world in 1968. They couldnt say what they say in this movie today. It would NOT be PC. There is nothing offensive about this movie socially, but the left wing PCers of the world would not let these guys describe the world so accurately. As far as I am concerned, this is the all time best manly movie about surfing around the world. Makes me want to walk out on my job, grab my son and surfboard and travel the world surfing! The Endless Summeer On: 2008-09-06For people who live in a hot summer climate, I live in Texas, this is a classic escape flick. It is a perennial favorite. Two fellows who are well liked, and a great narrator--searching for the perfect wave for their surfing. Where? Around the world. On my computer I found modern day pictures of the fellows. Yes, each had changed from their appearance in the early years of the 1960s, but much fun to view the DVD. Thanks. JM All Good Summers Must Come To An End  On: 2008-08-23I suspect everybody has certain movies that became almost mythic for them, even though they never quite got around to seeing them. ENDLESS SUMMER was such a film for me. It debuted in 1966 when I was in junior high school, and, like the BEACH PARTY movies and the motorcycle flicks of the era, it was a film I wanted desperately to see, but one I was just a few years too young for. "Youth culture" was a very ill-defined term at the time, but anything that seemed to smack of freedom from familial and societal restraints, i.e. just bumming around, was inherently intriguing to me. Unfortunately, my mom and dad didnt always agree. Within a few years, surf culture probably started seeming relatively wholesome compared to the more illicit activities that were starting to gain a foothold in the culture. But even as a young teen, I was vaguely aware that there was sort of a Beatnik underside to the surfing scene. Sure the Gidgets of the world would grow up, and Frankie and Annette would settle down in the suburbs. But there were also those guys youd hear about, like the two dudes in this movie, who were doing wild things like traveling the world searching for the perfect wave in "an endless summer." There was something Romantically "Kerouac-ian" about people like that. Or so it seemed til I finally saw the movie. For years I had labored under the impression that the two guys at the heart of this documentary were the hardcore, near-beatnik beachbums who would spend their entire lives on this kind of quest. Turn out they were a couple of average Joes (or given their surfer dude status, maybe I should say "average Chads") who probably jumped at the chance to make this doc and travel around the world for one GLOBAL summer (but hardly an "endless one") before heading to business school or wherever their real life career paths would lead them. Still, the cinematography--while perhaps a bit primitive by todays standards--is good enough to suggest something of the thrill of the sport, and there are plenty of scenes that give the viewer a feel for the Zeitgeist. But its still pretty much a conventional documentary, with a "youthful orientation" that hasnt aged all that well. And, yes, some of the non-PC commentary about native tribesmen and customs in the various locales IS grating, even if its more or less understandable given the era. Gripes about $30.00 a night hotel rooms and $1.00 cups of coffee (and--EGAD-- $1.00 per gallon GAS!!) are bound to give contemporary viewers a chuckle or two. Worth a look-see, but this viewer was somewhat disappointed to find out after all these years that "The Endless Summer" was really more like "a protracted spring break." Maybe somebody will do the Miki Dora story sometime. Now that could get into some Neal Cassidy-type territory. Ok video, but not as great as Endless Summer II On: 2008-07-10If you get both Endless Summer 1 and 2, be sure to watch 1 first and its a little of a letdown if you want 2 first (because the videography is so much better, and narration alot more humorous in 2) Endless Summer For Bruce Brown - Endless Winter For Me On: 2008-06-07This is only one of three surfing movies I have ever paid to see in a movie theater. I can honestly say that this movie changed my life. I started surfing, and that was the beginning of the end. It directly resulted in my being sent away to military school in Texas. No surfing for 4 years. Good thing I wasnt a senior in high school. (It would be interesting to see how badly California college enrollment dropped in the fall of 1966.) I have owned this movie in every format since it came out. I can watch it today with the same pleasure that I did when it was first released 40 years ago. It is a timeless classic. It also started US Surfing Imperialism; so now, no matter where in the world you go to catch waves, someone has already been there. A Piece of Sports History On: 2008-06-01The coolest thing about this video has got to be the fact that it is both timeless as well as informative about a specific time period. As many reviewers have said the narrator is extremely funny. The comments he makes about the time period are, in retrospect, really interesting and telling about a very specific time period and how the surfers featured perceive international cultures at the time. If youre remotely interested in surfing or the time period, please do your self a favor and check out this video. Its really cool and youll develop a deeper love for timeless sports and summer activities. Simply terrific! Awesome surfer classic - love life! On: 2008-05-17A classic surfer bum adventure. If you ever wanted to chuck it all and live life to the fullest, you should enjoy this movie. It follows some young guys bumming around the world and surfing remote spots around the globe. I originally saw this movie as a young teen girl in southern california in the 70s and the memory of this movie has always stuck with me. Its a classic as is the pipeline sequence soundtrack that accompanies it. Enjoy... The Best of the Best On: 2008-03-15I started surfing 30 years ago and seeing this movie back when I was a kid started it for me. Even today this movie is a classic and if you ask any surfer whats the top 3 surf movies of all time this one would be on the list if not #1. fantastic entertainment and insight into a time long gone On: 2008-03-11This movie is great. I loved the comments the narrator would make during the film. I really enjoyed the insight it gave in to a world that is long since gone. It is a must watch for everyone. One of the best ever! On: 2008-01-26I fell in love with this flick at age 10 when I saw it on television. At that time, it was the coolest thing this Midwestern girl had ever seen! You could not pay me enough money to surf, but I love watching others do it. And these guys are fabulous surfers! Flash forward 38 years. I received it for Christmas, but didnt get around to see it again until yesterday. Okay, its not the big deal it was when I was 10. I have since left the Midwest, and the world has changed in many ways, not all for the best. But this flick still rocks, just in a slightly different way. Ill be playing it again, Im sure! Endless Summer On: 2008-01-23I bought this dvd for my partner who is a surfer and had remembered watching this movie when he was a teenager and thought it would make a great gift as it did. Size of waves doesn't matter! On: 2008-01-11Have watched 3 surf movies in the past week, and this is the best--by far. Forget "Step into liquid." Forget "Billabong Odyssey" (which is better than Step into Liquid). Endless summer has the cinematography and the humour that puts it over the top. Amazing that its the best too, considering that the other movies featured bigger wave surfing. Just goes to show size of waves doesnt matter! Size doesn't matter! On: 2008-01-11Have watched 3 surf movies in the past week, and this is the best--by far. Forget "Step into liquid." Forget "Billabong Odyssey" (which is better than Step into Liquid). Endless summer has the cinematography and the humour that puts it over the top. Amazing that its the best too, considering that the other movies featured bigger wave surfing. Just goes to show size doesnt matter! Did they really travel to all those surfing locations? On: 2007-09-30I love this movie....Ive heard several times that all of the surfing sections were filmed in Cali. Now whether or not this is true, doesnt even matter to me....because the film captures the feeling of surfing better than any other film Ive ever seen. If you buy only one DVD about surfing, THIS has to be the one! It is goodtastic On: 2007-09-25I liked it a lot, AND it is good! I almost dumped my drawers whilst watching! Its great, and even though this review is retarded, you MUST MUST MUST buy this dvd! It is about surfing. endless summer  On: 2007-08-26i would love to rate this product BUT i have NOT received it yet. ordered on 7-26-07, todays date.....8-26-07 Classic rhymes with Fantastic On: 2007-08-09The title of this review sums it all up really. You can not have a collection of surf movies with his one left out. A surfing movie that's not really about surfing ... it's about being young On: 2007-08-04A joyous movie. This is a documentary made in the mid 60s following two surfers as they decide to travel the world chasing the perfect wave and surf an endless summer. The innocense of the era is breathtaking. The pair fly to Africa and begin their journey. They obviously had a very open itinerary and their openess leads to many unexpected surprises. I especially liked their surfing in the fishing village, and their willingness to share their talent with everyone there. Sure there is a lot of corny humor, and some marginal non-pc moments, but none of it is mean and in the context of the 60s very innocent. For the 60s the cinematography is exceptional. I also liked the two main characters. They are very clean cut. Its interesting to note how special air travel was in those days. The two surfers are wearing suits on the plane! Thats what you did in those days, you got dressed up to fly on a plane. After 15 minutes you realize that you are not watching a surfing documentary, but are watching a movie about pursuing your dream without abandon that happens to have surfing in it. Its the journey thats the focus of the movie, not really the surfing. The joy of finding the unexpected, of being open to new things, and having fun. The message that its the journey is not bludgeoned into your head either. Bruce Brown subtly weaves it into the tapestry of almost non-stop surfing footage, especially Cape St. Francis. Some people will say that I am waxing way too poetically about this, after all its surfing right? But I say it really isnt. We dont have enough Cape St. Franciss in our lives, but being open to it, is what its all about, isnt it? The last line of the movie sums it up. "With enough time and enough money you could spend the rest of your life following the summer around the world, but for now the enless summer must end." Of course the endless summer does end, but maybe this will inspire you to "catch that perfect wave". I challenge anyone to watch this movie and not feel uplifted. A surfing movie that's not really about surfing ... it's about being young On: 2007-08-03A joyous movie. This is a documentary made in the mid 60s following two surfers as they decide to travel the world chasing the perfect wave and surf an endless summer. The innocense of the era is breathtaking. The pair fly to Africa and begin their journey. They obviously had a very open itinerary and their openess leads to many unexpected surprises. I especially liked their surfing in the fishing village, and their willingness to share their talent with everyone there. Sure there is a lot of corny humor, and some marginal non-pc moments, but none of it is mean and in the context of the 60s very innocent. For the 60s the cinematography is exceptional. I also liked the two main characters. They are very clean cut. Its interesting to note how special air travel was in those days. The two surfers are wearing suits on the plane! Thats what you did in those days, you got dressed up to fly on a plane. After 15 minutes you realize that you are not watching a surfing documentary, but are watching a movie about pursuing your dream without abandon that happens to have surfing in it. Its the journey thats the focus of the movie, not really the surfing. The joy of finding the unexpected, of being open to new things, and having fun. The message that its the journey is not bludgeoned into your head either. Bruce Brown subtly weaves it into the tapestry of almost non-stop surfing footage, especially Cape St. Francis. Some people will say that I am waxing way too poetically about this, after all its surfing right? But I say it really isnt. We dont have enough Cape St. Franciss in our lives, but being open to it, is what its all about, isnt it? The last line of the movie sums it up. "With enough time and enough money you could spend the rest of your life following the summer around the world, but for now the enless summer must end." Of course the endless summer does end, but maybe this will inspire you to "catch that perfect wave". I challenge anyone to watch this movie and not feel uplifted. Perfect! On: 2007-08-01The poster is top quality and arrived super fast with regular shipping. Colors are fabulous! You don't have to surf to like this movie On: 2007-03-06Im not a surfer. In fact, I dont think Ive ever toughed a surfboard. But I do like the BEACH BOYS!! Anyway, the point is; you dont have to surf to enyjoy this film. Ive always been interested in the sport but never got involved. Sort of an armchair surfer, I guess. This is a great film and very exciting to watch. Bruce Brown did an amazing job and the overall look of the film is great. Following the two young surfers around the world in search of the perfect wave is an interesting concept and was well executed. The scenery is great, the surfing scenes are great, and I really enjoyed this movie. So, if you are a surfer,or, like me, just a spectator, you will like ENDLESS SUMMER. I know, Ill put a TV in my bathroom, splash around in the tub and watch ENDLESS SUMMER II tonight. Return to sunnier days! On: 2007-02-17This movie plays just as well as when it came out. A cold, snowy New England winter faded from my mind as I was transported around the world and back in time to a simpler era. The photography is spectacular and the talent of the surfers is without question. What a great escape! Ill be watching it a lot this winter and for years to come. Return to sunnier days! On: 2007-02-16This movie plays just as well as when it came out. A cold, snowy New England winter faded from my mind as I was transported around the world and back in time to a simpler era. The photography is spectacular and the talent of the surfers is without question. What a great escape! Ill be watching it a lot this winter and for years to come. The Ageless Summer On: 2007-02-01It was a fantastic movie when it was first released and it is still just as good. Great photography, good narrative. Makes me long for the summer days I used to spend on the beach at Santa Cruz. Im Might Not Be A Surfer... On: 2007-01-17I Might Not Be A Surfer But I Really Like This Movie. I Thought It Was Gona Be One Of The Worst Things Ill Ever Buy But I Really Gotta Say This Movie Is One Of My Top 10 Favorite Movies In General. Im Might Not Be A Surfer... On: 2007-01-16I Might Not Be A Surfer But I Really Like This Movie. I Thought It Was Gona Be One Of The Worst Things Ill Ever Buy But I Really Gotta Say This Movie Is One Of My Top 10 Favorite Movies In General. Don't Miss This Classic! by: Anonymous On: 2006-11-05 I hadnt seen Endless Summer since it was first released in theaters...a long time ago. WOW...Did it bring me back. The music, the filming: top notch and captivating. A trip down Memory Lane when life was simpler and my madras shorts werent old-school. Worth every penny On: 2006-10-17This is a very enjoyable documentary. Ordinarily, I dont watch movies a second time. But this one is so good, I purchased it. This film follows two surfers from 1960s America as they travel around the world in search of the perfect wave. They are gentlemen. It is interesting to see the world welcome them -- Americans from a kinder, much less-vulgar era. Even though it is now forty years old, the production value is high. The soundtrack, commentary, and beautiful scenery all contribute to a very well-made film. Forty years later, people continue to buy this movie. Surfing documentary by: coryslip On: 2006-09-14 Bruce Browns 1966 somewhat dated documentary follows the exploits of two California surfers Mike and Robert as they travel round the globe following the summer and searching for surfing nirvana. Brown follows the guys through Africa, Australia, New Zealand, Tahiti, Hawaii and California showing some excellent footage and featuring accomplished local surfers showing their techniques. The cinematography using the beautiful and sometimes dangerously unforgiving deep blue sea is for the most part spectacular. Browns writing and dialogue is amateurish but what can be expected for the innocent times of the mid sixties. How nice when your biggest worry is finding that perfect wave. fulfilling On: 2006-03-22this was a present to a cousin of mine that had always wanted to have this movie for the sake of good old times. major stokkage On: 2006-03-16this movie if not any other movie is perfect to watch the night before a big surf trip, it gets you psyched. this is the ultimate surf movie. i also recommend step into liquid and riding giants. SURFS UP! major stokkage On: 2006-03-15this movie if not any other movie is perfect to watch the night before a big surf trip, it gets you psyched. this is the ultimate surf movie. i also recommend step into liquid and riding giants. SURFS UP! old school On: 2006-01-30This is a must have in a surf-dvd collection. It is the original, and may put you to sleep. But it is the roots of the surfing industry and should be in every collection. The sarcastic commentating will keep you laughing and the epic surf spots are still all the same. 40 Years Later and It Still Holds Up On: 2006-01-13I wrote my first review of this film about six years ago. I decided to update my review because sometimes the things that we once considered "classic" may or may not be still relevant. I still consider this 1966 movie to be a classic. Not just a classic surfing movie...not just a classic documentary...a classic on every level. it almost makes me believe that even now, there are two kids circling the globe searching for the Endless Summer. Apparently, thats not the case. I heard that one of the stars of this movie kind of went off the deep end. Too bad. Too bad he didnt "see" the film he was a part of. Too bad he still isnt grateful and appreciative of the fact that, in many ways, he helped to change the culture of the planet. Too bad that he didnt think that this movie would inspire so many people regardless of whether or not they were surfers. This movie that documents the "surfing lifestyle" will blow you away. Not from flash or from over dramatization, but from an inner knowing that you, too, belong to this crazy-beautiful world. Astronauts looking at the planet from space called it the "little blue gem in the sky". And yet we treat this place like a garbage dump. Maybe how we treat the planet is simply a reflection of how we are treating ourselves and each other. We need to behold the beauty that is before us now and know that this is the accepted time to change, transform, and realize that on a round planet there can be no sides. Watch this movie before we go out with a whimper. 40 Years Later and It Still Holds Up On: 2006-01-12I wrote my first review of this film about six years ago. I decided to update my review because sometimes the things that we once considered "classic" may or may not be still relevant. I still consider this 1966 movie to be a classic. Not just a classic surfing movie...not just a classic documentary...a classic on every level. it almost makes me believe that even now, there are two kids circling the globe searching for the Endless Summer. Apparently, thats not the case. I heard that one of the stars of this movie kind of went off the deep end. Too bad. Too bad he didnt "see" the film he was a part of. Too bad he still isnt grateful and appreciative of the fact that, in many ways, he helped to change the culture of the planet. Too bad that he didnt think that this movie would inspire so many people regardless of whether or not they were surfers. This movie that documents the "surfing lifestyle" will blow you away. Not from flash or from over dramatization, but from an inner knowing that you, too, belong to this crazy-beautiful world. Astronauts looking at the planet from space called it the "little blue gem in the sky". And yet we treat this place like a garbage dump. Maybe how we treat the planet is simply a reflection of how we are treating ourselves and each other. We need to behold the beauty that is before us now and know that this is the accepted time to change, transform, and realize that on a round planet there can be no sides. Watch this movie before we go out with a whimper. Si eres surfer de Corazon, te gustara On: 2005-09-23Excelente pelicula, te sirve para saber el inico del Surf moderno. The Endless Summer On: 2005-09-08I received the DVD in record time...my surfing son was thrilled with the movie and I with the reminder. Vicarious Thrills On: 2005-08-24The Endless Summer is a legendary surfing film I always wanted to see but didnt get around to seeing until recently. With my background, it may seem kind of odd. I grew up in San Diego, was an avid bodysurfer and a sometimey board surfer and had ample opportunity to see this film when I was a young teen. I dont recall how long this was featured at the Fine Arts Theater in Pacific Beach, but it seems like it was showing there forever. Most of my school friends saw it, but somehow for me I always had something else to do. Last night, I watched for the first time. I actually expected something different, like a lot more surfing and a lot more huge surf. What I saw is actually kind of a cutesy, sometimes cheesy, very mid-sixties travelogue with surfing as its focus. Thats not to say that The Endless Summer is not enjoyable. It does have its moments, but many of those revolve around the filmed interludes in Hawaii and at the Wedge rather than the globe-trotting surfing adventures of Mike and Bob. My favorite scenes were in Ghana, where the locals took an active interest in what Mike and Bob were doing, in South Africa where the gorgeous scenery coupled with the seemingly limitless and uncrowded beaches make the viewer fantasize about a surf vacation there, and the scenery and surf of New Zealand. What drops a star from a film that is supposed to be about two guys chasing waves and the summer season worldwide is where they didnt go. No Indonesia or mainland Asia, and no South America. Why not? Above all, this film is a paean to youth, freedom, and wanderlust. I am amazed that some of the people who picked Mike and Bob up while they were hitch-hiking to their next destination decided to just join them for awhile and ultimately drive them to where they were going. At todays gas prices, the prospect makes one shudder. If you are one with the ocean in your blood, then you will find a world of vicarious thrills when you see The Endless Summer. It may even inspire you to launch a personal quest to surf the best beaches in the world. Things have changed a lot since this was filmed and you may find that once deserted beaches are now teeming with surfers. At any rate, it has surely inspired me to go hit the waves again on my next trip to California. Endless Summer On: 2005-08-12This, the first of the Brown surfing films, is a hyper-kinetic, aquamarine time capsule accompanied by a score reminiscent of Jan and Dean, all of which help project the excitement of a still new and growing phenomenon. Catch this adrenaline rush of a movie. Endless Summer On: 2005-08-11This, the first of the Brown surfing films, is a hyper-kinetic, aquamarine time capsule accompanied by a score reminiscent of Jan and Dean, all of which help project the excitement of a still new and growing phenomenon. Catch this adrenaline rush of a movie. My husband has been a California surfer since 1968..... On: 2005-05-06I just purchased this DVD "Endless Summer" for a Fathers Day gift for my husband. I honestly dont know what took me so long to buy it for him. This is the "1" surf film that causes his eyes to actually sparkle when he talks about it. And for anyone who has a surfer in their life who might be on the fence about which surf flick to purchase, I highly recommend this be the first. Even after watching this movie over and over since it first came out, it brings on an excitement in my husband like a child on a carnival ride. I also purchased "Singlefin Yellow" and Im hoping what I read in reviews proves true. My husband has been a California surfer since 1968..... On: 2005-05-05I just purchased this DVD "Endless Summer" for a Fathers Day gift for my husband. I honestly dont know what took me so long to buy it for him. This is the "1" surf film that causes his eyes to actually sparkle when he talks about it. And for anyone who has a surfer in their life who might be on the fence about which surf flick to purchase, I highly recommend this be the first. Even after watching this movie over and over since it first came out, it brings on an excitement in my husband like a child on a carnival ride. I also purchased "Singlefin Yellow" and Im hoping what I read in reviews proves true. don't listen to A. Desantis On: 2005-04-18this movie is grainy but its just the way the film was in those days. its a simple film with great location shots, a little silliness put in and a lot of cool surfing. it doesnt have all the hyped up style and show off crap of todays spoiled brat surfers. its simple and very cool. the surfers are polite and know how to enjoy the basic idea of a surfer and a perfect wave. enjoy it. A very disappointed lover of documentaries On: 2005-03-03I feel obligated to warn you-as I wish I was warned-this is a documentary/travel log that does not age well. From its hype, I was expecting a story of two young men on a literal and figurative journey for one year around the world, a la "the motorcycle diary." What you get instead is a series of grainy shots of these guys surfing different locations with a really bad "ugly American" voice over telling you where they are and how silly the natives are. There is absolutely nothing of substance here. It is nothing more than bad, trite, and boring early 1960s film footage. In short, dont waste your money or time. Great surfing classic and interesting world view of 1966 On: 2004-06-18Way back in 1966, documentary filmmaker Bruce Brown followed two young surfers around the world in their quest for the perfect wave. It seems as if it were just the three of them - the two surfers and Bruce Brown who filmed that magical year with a hand-held Technicolor camera with no sound. Later, he edited the film and narrated it and his is the only voice we hear in addition to some original music by "The Sandals". There are no sounds of the surf, no remarks from the two surfers and we never hear the voices of all the colorful characters they meet along the way.
The concept was to surf on beaches that had never been surfed before. This led them Africa, Australia, New Zealand and Tahiti. And, naturally California and Hawaii. Sometimes the surf was to their liking. Sometimes it was not. But always it was an adventure, the kind of adventure that I quickly got caught up in even though it all seemed like a home movie and the camera was old fashioned. I remember one spot where there is a long smooth wave to ride and the narrator notes that the wave was so long that he ran out of film, stopped shooting, changed the film, and was able to continue filming the surfer on the same wave.
As the film was made in 1966, it expressed a view of the world that is not politically correct today. For example, there are a lot of little jokes about the "natives" in an African tribe. But in spite of the words, it was obvious that everyone in the tribe enjoyed watching the surfers. Later, with the help of our surfers, these "natives" tried it themselves and soon were improvising their own surfboards.
There are a lot of beaches in the world. But the sport was perfected in Hawaii as pure recreation. Thats the way the Hawaiians lived for centuries. Our two surfers came from California, a place very much influenced by Hawaiian surfers.
Other details about 1966 stood out and made me smile. For example, a luxury hotel in Senegal cost $30 per night, which they thought was outlandishly expensive. Gas cost $1.00 a gallon in Africa, a very high cost. And the hairstyles of the two light-haired and sometimes sunburned surfers were short and slicked back with lots and lots of grease. Also, the bodies of the surfers did not look like the surfers today. The two men had narrow chests and the musculature in their arms and legs was just enough to handle their surfboards. Obviously, they never worked out in a gym. They just rode those waves. And loved every minute of it.
This is a film that was made with the pure love of the sport. It is indeed a classic. And a "must" for anyone interested surfing. The Big Kahuna by: dzimas On: 2004-05-20 This movie captures a time and a place, or should I say places, as Bruce Brown follows two surfers around the world in an endless summer of exotic locales including West Africa and the perfect wave in southern Africa, which never seemed to end. Surfing was a new thing in Cape Town and many would-be surfers flocked to see Hynson and August, but the best moments are the more candid ones such as in Senegal, when they turn over their boards to the locals and are amazed to see the chief get up on his first wave. The adventure takes in Australia, Tahiti and Hawaii as well, bringing them back to Malibu to close off what has to be the quentessential surfers movie. Brown followed it up with Endless Summer II, but it lacked the spontaniety of the original as he went back to many of the same places many years later. This movie captures the romance of the big wave like no other movie, and is one you can watch over and over again. The ultimate surfer movie by: parakalo On: 2004-03-06 Wow, this is one of those movies that those of us who watched it in 1966 when it was released are now proud to show to our own children - giving them an example of what a REAL surfing movie should be. Shot as a documentary by Bruce Brown, it follows two surfers as they trek around the world, looking for the perfect wave. Do they find it? Contrary to our love of the ambiguous ending, yes, they do find it, down in South Africa on a beach where the wave starts at the tip and seems to go on and on and on, following the coast long enough that you think, by the time the surfers beach themselves, theyll probably need a taxi or a train to take them back to their point of origin. Theres not a huge story line, but thats an advantage. It allows Brown to focus on subtler themes: the sun, the ocean, friendship, travel, and a period of innocence which is gone forever. This is definitely one to buy and to watch over and over and over. The ultimate surfer movie On: 2004-03-05Wow, this is one of those movies that those of us who watched it in 1966 when it was released are now proud to show to our own children - giving them an example of what a REAL surfing movie should be. Shot as a documentary by Bruce Brown, it follows two surfers as they trek around the world, looking for the perfect wave. Do they find it? Contrary to our love of the ambiguous ending, yes, they do find it, down in South Africa on a beach where the wave starts at the tip and seems to go on and on and on, following the coast long enough that you think, by the time the surfers beach themselves, theyll probably need a taxi or a train to take them back to their point of origin. Theres not a huge story line, but thats an advantage. It allows Brown to focus on subtler themes: the sun, the ocean, friendship, travel, and a period of innocence which is gone forever. This is definitely one to buy and to watch over and over and over. Friendship Forever by: Anonymous On: 2004-02-29 The "plot" of this film is almost absurdly simple: two clean cut, kind, affable guys touring the world in search of the perfect wave. A previous review hit the nail on the head -- "Endless Summer" documents a time and place in American history that will likely never be repeated -- ever. Its not the storyline that is unique, it is the innocence of its two lead characters, Robert August and Mike Hynson, and the absolute lack of any dramatic devices or political overtones in the film. Truly refreshing, and for the uninitiated, a revelation. It makes one realize the highest, most satisfying, most long-term form of relationship is indeed friendship. and the oscar goes to...... On: 2003-09-12one of the best roles the sea ever played on a film- actually there are others,but this is one of his early best-they shouldve given him an oscar for best role.and the sun shouldve got a best supporting role.you really fall in love with the sun in the first scenes .and the kind of film used to picture it ,gave him that vivid handsome look. i never surfed before.the closest time i got to surfing,was back in my office boy days,when i used to stand upon the trolley ,in the elevator,and get into a surfer pose. bbcs talking movies introduced me to this film,when they interviewed dana brown - bruce browns son - who made a surfing doc called (step into liquid). the endless summer.great surfing,great waves,beautiful sun,sand surfing! and bruce browns amusing and funny narration ,is one groovy enjoyable ride. One of the Best On: 2003-06-11This is one of the best surf films ever made, from one of the best producers of the genre. No review is really needed, though, as most surfers already know about it. If you dont own it ... what are you waiting for? AN ENDLESS CLASSIC On: 2003-05-31A testament to the world of surfing, old-skool style. Funny and entertaining, and also a super geography/humanities lesson. Its worth the bucks. (Also check out The Endless Summer II...) Best surf movie. Ever. On: 2002-11-26If you can watch this movie and not want to immediately throw a board in the back of your car and head for the nearest airport, youve got some serious problems. Bruce Brown may have made other films, but this is by far his best. Perfection. Ahhh! How Relaxing! On: 2002-10-17Yes, this movie dates to 1966. Some of it shows. However, much of it is of surprising quality for such a time difference. There is a lot of surfing footage and none of it is commercialized like it is today -- just pure summer fun. The soundtrack was not fantastic, like I had heard, but it was very soothing and appropriate (which is MUCH better than a lot of the thrashing today when it is out of character with particular scenes -- thrash IS appropriate in some cases, but NOT ALL of them!). If you love surfing or bodyboarding, get this movie and watch the whole thing. All of it is entertaining, but the parts in the middle may be of more interest to most viewers. Not what I expected! by: Anonymous On: 2002-09-19 This is an OK movie but nothing to brag about. surfingislife by: Anonymous On: 2002-07-14 As a lifelong surfer from the Pac. Coast, I have seen many surfing movies throughout my almost 40 years, and the Endless Summers cant be beat. Loved the original, and liked the second even better without "The Big Kahunas" narrating and more unbelievable sites. Pat and Wingnut are sweet to watch in action in Endless Summer 2, and the destinations and action of the first were SO sweet to watch when it first came out. Must have watched the original 100s of times in high school and college, and it never got old. A must watch! THE GREATEST MOVIE EVER by: Anonymous On: 2002-06-18 This is my favorite movie out of very movie ive seen even theatre ones. It truly makes you just want to get out and go surfing. I might like The Endless Summer II a little better, but theyre both great movies. Even though I surf, if you dont you will still probably like it and it might make you want to start. Buy it if youve never seen it, guaranteed you will love it. :) Excellent Surfing Movie for Learners On: 2002-06-01I started surfing a few months ago and rented this movie to watch. Besides enjoying the movie as an audience, Ive picked up some techniques of surfing as a beginning surfer. Highly recommended. 'The Endless Bummer'? NOT! by: Anonymous On: 2002-05-15 Bruce Brown has directed a wonderul surf film here. It is well-scripted, well-shot, engaging, direct, and full of beautiful waves and great humour. Its historical anachronism to the present day makes it all the more humorous and interesting- $1 for a gallon of gas- "what AGIP!". $30 each per night for a hotel room- how expensive! The discovery of Cape St. Francis encapsulates every surfer/adventurers dream. And there is some good big wave stuff at Waimea. The film is fun, poetic and keeps the viewer engaged. The best modern surf film, in the Ratmouses opinion, is called Rolling Thunder", and it came out in the 80s. Its a shame Rolling Thunder is nowhere to be found on VHS, DVD or otherwise- because in a way its like a modern Endless Summer. Endless Summer 2, on the other hand, is just another surf flick, and lacks the unique art of these others. But check out this Endless Summer original- its simply the best! In Search Of The Perfect Wave On: 2002-04-30The Endless Summer is probably my all-time favorite movie (I usually enjoy watching it with Endless Summer II & Endless Summer Revisited in one marathon session). The theme of two guys crossing the globe in search of the perfect wave is a classic. The raw, unrefined ("home movie-ish") surf footage makes you feel like you were there. The film itself is a snapshot of the early days of surfing and is a stark contrast to todays more polished sport. I particular enjoy seeing the now famous surf spots before they were over-run and when surfers both feared & respected them. The surfing is great for the era, the humor is light if a bit corny, and the scenery is not to be missed. Buy this movie if you want to see what surfing was really like in 1964. Annette & Frankie are not here! Timeless by: thingadonta On: 2002-04-18 Although the boards may change size, the wry humour sound a bit corny, the fashions change, the places they visited in the 1960s become more developed and lose their charm and innocence, the waves still break over the same points, the wind blows the same way, and will do so, long after the surfers have come and gone. The movie follows a couple of surfers as they chase waves around the world in the burgeoning surf safari culture that developed in the 1950s and 60s. This film led a whole new brand of adventurous surfers out to surf the worlds remote places, to find their own little paradise, and of course, surfers still do. Its charm is its innocence, and beauty, the thrill of searching wild places for the first time, and seeing different lands and cultures in the relatively innocent late 1950s and 60s. Modern surfers will note such places now more well-known for their surfing in: SW Australia, Bells Beach (Victoria), Sydney, Cape St Francis (South Africa-there is an intersting side story here-see below), Raglan (New Zealand), Tahiti, and places still relatively unknown fo surfing: eg west Africa. Their visit to Cape St Francis has an interesting side-story here. They were the first to surf it, thinking they had found a really fantastic and remote point break, when in fact an even better wave (one of the worlds very best, if indeed not the best- outside perhaps Grajagan in Java, as most surfers think), was just around the corner at Jeffreys Bay. (I have surfed both J-Bay and Cape St Francis, and it is amazing that these two waves are so close to each other, and yet that they went half way round the world and unfortunately missed the far better one). Innocent and full of charm and 60s-style rebellion, it is one for the collection, and to reminisce on times gone by. For the keen surfer it is definitely worth a look, especially if you plan to go on surfari-the spirit of adventure never changes. The sequel (1994) is not rated as highly by some, but it has some good updated surf culture and surf spots such as: Tavarua, Grajagan, Burleigh, Elands Bay, Namibia, J bay (of course), Central America, and even Alaska (for the novelty, not the surf-even though Sitka has a spot rated highly-but very hard to get to-and very cold). The endless summer will continue, even after the surfers are gone. This movie is so stellar!! by: Anonymous On: 2002-03-26 This is one of my favorite movies of all time!! I absolutely love it!! The first time I saw it I couldnt wait to travel the world surfing, but then I found out the Endless Summer Secret...that Bruce Brown filmed the entire thing in Cali!! Now whenever I see this "documentary", I cant stop laughing!! Especially knowing that all of people in the African tribes are actually hired actors!! That just cracks me up! This movie is stellar with a humorous twist!! I recommend this movie highly! Buy a copy and watch it until you can recite the movie in your sleep! Thanks to this movie, I have made it my goal to find all of the spots in Cali that our buddy Bruce filmed this movie on and surf them! So far I have about 6 of the spots down! Good stuff! Peace out and catch stellar wave all you surfers!! The Endless Summer On: 2002-01-20This movie really changed my life ...its so campy and ofcoarse so 60s but its great fun to watch . Its one of the few movies that I can watch over and over again . The Seminal and Consummate Surfing Masterpiece On: 2001-08-18As a So Cal native stuck for a time in DC, my recent purchase of the DVD version of Bruce Browns 1964 work of art (i wore out the VHS) was like a breath of fresh air. The first (and one of the only) to really tell the story of surfing like it is, Brown captures waves that most of us can only dream of, while going to places no one had ever surfed before with a couple of eager 18 year old Californians and still gives a powerful yet light commentary on the beauty of the native cultures they visited. Anyone who sees this film cannot help but be drawn to the majesty and humbling thrill of the ocean and boardriding. True to their Dana Point, CA, roots, Brown--along with star Robert August--still today surf their local breaks. Mike Hynson and August were truly the luckiest guys of their time, able to live the dream of searching for the perfect wave all over the world. Shot with sincerity, passion, and innocence, Brown, August, Hynson, Greg Noll, and all the other guys and girls show the greatness of surfing in that era, along with an appreciation for the ocean and its culture. Anyone from a land-locked inlander to a geezer to a pro cant help but feel good after watching it. Add to that the original tunes of the Sandals and some funky tribal beats with Browns honest, funny commentary and Mike and Roberts light-hearted fun, and youve got one of the reasons why surfing is so popular today. So do they find that perfect wave? Youll just have to watch it and see. Then get up and go surfing! In Search of that perfect wave. On: 2001-01-05This classic surfing documentary retains its charm, high quality, humor and nostalgia. Bruce Browns 1966 Endless Summer was one of the first and remains one of the best documentaries on surfing. Its a laid-back almost relaxing documentary to watch which occassionally features some awesome displays of surfing pioneers hanging ten on perfect, imperfect and very dangerous waves. Tubes, Pipes, perfect waves, surfing towards, and away from the shore, ridin the wave, wipe out. . . its all here. This was a low budget affair, but the camera-work and richness of color is quite impressive. Most of the footage was shot silent with sound-effects and narration and occassional music added later. Dont expect to hear the Beach Boys, or the Ventures or even Dick Dale on the soundtrack--you wont. You wont get MTV fast edits, or occassional messages about pollution, over-population, or politics either. Thats refreshing. Most refreshing of all is that you wont see a lot of ads for sneakers or cars, or sporting goods plastered all over the surfboards or cars of the surfers either. It was a less chaotic, simpler time. The movie follows two young surfers Robert August and Mike Hynson as they follow Summer around the world. First after leaving their native California and the crowded beaches of Malibu, Santa Cruz and Newport Beach (the Wedge) they travel to Africa and surf places probably no one has ever surfed before (and have to be careful not to step on dangerous and lethal stone fish). The natives are fascinated by the California surfers and their sport. Soon Robert and Mike are giving surf lessons to the natives. They hitch a ride with an African Game Hunter and travel along the coast with a perfect tour guide. They find the perfect wave. In Australia, Mike and Robert dont have good luck and are told the best time to surf in Australia isnt in the Summer (which is the U.S.s late fall, early winter), but in the winter. They have a little better luck in New Zealand, and as they go off to Tahiti they are told there is very little to surf in Tahiti. Ah but there turns out to be plenty to surf in Tahiti. Then Mike and Robert are off to Hawaii for two months where water and air temperatures are 75 degrees. While there will be a few folks who will find Bruce Browns narration (Bruce an early surfing enthusiast wrote, directed, photographed, edited and narrated this film) annoying, most will find his disarming, tongue in cheek humorous laid back narration utterly charming. And there are no contests or points or organized competitions taking place. Its simply a film about two surfing dudes in 1965 travelling around the world to catch a wave. 28 years later, Bruce Brown would make a well produced sequel to this documentary Endless Summer 2. Its got better production values, more exciting surfing action.... but it lacks the simple purity of this film. A gem. If Ive sparked any positive curiousity in you about this film, youll enjoy it. ... In Search of that perfect wave. On: 2001-01-04This classic surfing documentary retains its charm, high quality, humor and nostalgia. Bruce Browns 1966 Endless Summer was one of the first and remains one of the best documentaries on surfing. Its a laid-back almost relaxing documentary to watch which occassionally features some awesome displays of surfing pioneers hanging ten on perfect, imperfect and very dangerous waves. Tubes, Pipes, perfect waves, surfing towards, and away from the shore, ridin the wave, wipe out. . . its all here. This was a low budget affair, but the camera-work and richness of color is quite impressive. Most of the footage was shot silent with sound-effects and narration and occassional music added later. Dont expect to hear the Beach Boys, or the Ventures or even Dick Dale on the soundtrack--you wont. You wont get MTV fast edits, or occassional messages about pollution, over-population, or politics either. Thats refreshing. Most refreshing of all is that you wont see a lot of ads for sneakers or cars, or sporting goods plastered all over the surfboards or cars of the surfers either. It was a less chaotic, simpler time. The movie follows two young surfers Robert August and Mike Hynson as they follow Summer around the world. First after leaving their native California and the crowded beaches of Malibu, Santa Cruz and Newport Beach (the Wedge) they travel to Africa and surf places probably no one has ever surfed before (and have to be careful not to step on dangerous and lethal stone fish). The natives are fascinated by the California surfers and their sport. Soon Robert and Mike are giving surf lessons to the natives. They hitch a ride with an African Game Hunter and travel along the coast with a perfect tour guide. They find the perfect wave. In Australia, Mike and Robert dont have good luck and are told the best time to surf in Australia isnt in the Summer (which is the U.S.s late fall, early winter), but in the winter. They have a little better luck in New Zealand, and as they go off to Tahiti they are told there is very little to surf in Tahiti. Ah but there turns out to be plenty to surf in Tahiti. Then Mike and Robert are off to Hawaii for two months where water and air temperatures are 75 degrees. While there will be a few folks who will find Bruce Browns narration (Bruce an early surfing enthusiast wrote, directed, photographed, edited and narrated this film) annoying, most will find his disarming, tongue in cheek humorous laid back narration utterly charming. And there are no contests or points or organized competitions taking place. Its simply a film about two surfing dudes in 1965 travelling around the world to catch a wave. 28 years later, Bruce Brown would make a well produced sequel to this documentary Endless Summer 2. Its got better production values, more exciting surfing action.... but it lacks the simple purity of this film. A gem. If Ive sparked any positive curiousity in you about this film, youll enjoy it. ... The Perfect Wave ---- A Beautiful Journey ! by: paperbackriter On: 2000-12-05 "The Endless Summer" is truly a thing of beauty. Bruce Brown captures so much greatness -- the warmth of the sun, the oceans vast power and the bond of friendship -- and ties it all up in a humorous and touching tale about surfing. We the audience are swept away to exotic locales -- Hawaii, Australia, and Africa --following the carefree journey of surfers Robert August and Mike Hynson. Undoubtedly the luckiest guys in the world, Mike and Robert goof to the max as Browns hokey, but oh so funny narration keeps us entertained. In fact, throughout the film, we hear only Browns voice and some really cool 60s surf instrumentals. I truly love "Endless Summer". It effectively captures a time and, perhaps, an innocence which is forever gone. Most of all, it captures our imagination. Who among us wouldnt trade our stressful lives for a life of endless sun, sand and surf? Until I can capture the peace of mind so beautifully expressed in "Endless Summer", Ill just have to watch the video over and over again. Enjoy it. Surfs up! A perfect surf movie On: 2000-11-07What a great movie. The narration is great, the scenery incredible, and the surfing footage excellent. The scene with the natives surfing in Africa is my favorite. I would recommend this movie to anyone, even if you dont surf. Great scenery, even better movie by: midnightblue_80 On: 2000-10-23 "The Endless Summer" is a great movie to watch when you just want to relax and see a good movie. Its about a couple of surfers who go around the world trying to find the perfect wave. Youll see them travel to many places while they try to find the best surfing spots the world has to offer. Really, the movies not completely about surfing, its about being young and free and just enjoying yourself. Ive been to the ocean several times, but Ive never really tried to surf, but I really liked this movie. The scenery and photography is done as well as it couldve been and the storyline is interesting and it will keep you watching the whole time without you getting bored any. I recommend anybody to get "The Endless Summer." endless summer On: 2000-09-16its just to good for words! The Endless Summer DVD Review: Movie is great, DVD is blah. by: kndy On: 2000-08-21 This was a hard one to review. As a surfer, I could remember growing up and watching this movie hardcore and when I saw it on DVD, I wanted to buy it but lo and behold...I saw the back logo..."Image entertainment" which to DVD collectors know as a company that puts the movie on DVD, no extras, simple scene selections and thats it. I was so upset to find out that there was nothing else. Not even a trailer. Geez... I was hoping that Bruce Brown would have some cool footage...gag reels or something for this DVD release. Of course, I recommend the DVD over the VHS but in this case...the main benefit from buying this DVD over the VHS is that you know its not going to degrade from watching it many times. I love this movie...I love it! But the DVD should have more... I give the movie an A+ but the DVD a D due to the lack of special features and nothing else but the movie. DVD fans expect more these days but I guess when you get an Image Entertainment DVD, not to have your hopes set so high. If you havent seen the movie or you are a fan and has a VHS that is degrading due to watching it so many times, check out the DVD version! The definitive surfer's movie -- get the feel... On: 2000-06-24This movie provides a connection to surf, surfing, and surfers, even for those of us who are no longer surf-connected (living in the midwest in my case). I first watched this show in a run-down old theater on the Oahus north shore nearly 20 years ago. What a rush! Great footage, excellent story-telling and music. What is the endless summer? Its the quest for the perfect wave. This movie is probably best described as a biography of the essence of surfing. If you are in the mood for an outstanding break from the digital scenes of current box-office offerings, and you enjoy watching real people do real things in beautiful real places -- give this movie a look. Still a crowd pleaser. Anyone will enjoy this movie. 5 stars all the way. Alan Holyoak (formerly of Oahu and Santa Cruz, CA) Wonderful Gem! On: 2000-06-18This movie takes you far away to another time and place. It truly captures the spirit of surfing. Granted, things have changed considerably since the making and release of this film. However, the common theme that lures us back to the waves prevails through this film. A brilliant and magnificent documentary! Get Stoked In Your Living room On: 2000-06-13I dont even surf and the Endless Summer is one of my favorite movies. I love the photography and the storyline of this film. People say, "But its about surfing..." they got it all wrong; its about freedom that the soul craves. I watch it at least 3x a year. Always puts a smile on my face and a joy in my heart. In fact, I rent it so frequently that finally I told myself that Im gonna buy it... and thats what Im about to do... Im gonna buy me a movie that makes me feel good to be alive on this little blue and green planet thats third from the sun. This movie reminds us that we are all looking for the "perfect wave" in life and sometimes we just have to remind ourselves that were already riding it. A beautiful film. Love it! Love it! Love it! Endless Pleasure On: 2000-02-12Why have I watch this film dozens of times over the years? Why do surfers today, continue to ride the boards of yesterday? Bruce Brown has proven that, there will always be a summer somewhere, always waves to be ridden, and a smile always to be had watching this classic of all travel documentaries. Even if youve never felt the power of the ocean, or the feel of surf wax on your chest. Great movie On: 2000-01-25I watch this movie whenever I am feeling down and it makes me happy! This is the best surfing video out there today. I like to call this movie "The Summer That Has No End". On: 2000-01-04Do surf boards sink? Dont answer! Its a retorical question! They dont--they surf! Come on. Are you stupid? (another retorical question). I like this movie for all the waves and sea coral. It hurts, dude, when you scrape you skin on a coral...dude. Yo, check this. "Rad", "Tombstone" and "First Knight" are totally with the haps. Here a Endless Summer inspired rap i wrote: My name is Mark to the W Extreme. I like to watch Rad and eat Whip Cream. Dont be a fool. It aint no bummer. Just check the haps. Rent Endless Summer. How it begain On: 1999-12-10If your a surfer, this is the way it began. I started surfing in 1962 when there was no such word as "Short Board" This was when Hap Jacobs, Dale Velsy, Bing Copland, Dewey Webber (just to name a few not forgetting "Greg Koll" started it all in Sothern California. This is a must see viedo for any one that surfs or wants to start. With all my love and respect to Mr. BRUCE BROWN! Totally awesome, and great for the family & kids! On: 1999-11-05Love this video! Not only is the surfing great, the narration is wonderful, too. Funny, simple, cute, great for the whole family, not just surfers. My mother loved it, and shes scared of the water. Highly recommended.+AMw- Best Surfing Film Ever by: politicalidiot101 On: 1999-10-16 What a great film and travelogue. Beautifully filmed and narrated. The dated material is not a problem in fact it is quite entertaining. My favorite sequence is the stuff at Cape Saint Francis, South Africa. What a timeless flick. A classic by our family's definition by: Anonymous On: 1999-09-12 My two sons constantly quote or refer to this movie. They are both avid surfers - in fact they are both serving in the Air Force and the first requirement of any base selection - "is there surf?" This is must for any surfers or even wanna-be surfers library. 1966,Uof Hawaii,Free showing,Bruce B.in person,one of many by: Anonymous On: 1999-08-25 Back in 66 , I was just a college student in Hawaii. LOVIN it, surfing when ever we got the chance. Bruce would preview his short movies on surfing at the student union bldg. on campus. His films sparked the thrill of the surf scene. This movie shows us that age of inocence lost, when kids rode the waves and didnt make waves, was cool. Pre-Psychodelic for the kids on the west coast and especially in Hawaii, Bruces love for the sport clearly comes through in this film. Buy it, watch it, and let it carry you back to a different time.... wonderful and nostalgic by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-30 I just saw this film as part of AMCs POP programming and absolutely loved it. Documentary style, with a voice-over by one of that eras best surfers. I had always thought it would be like a Beach Boy music video, but was delighted to find it was much more. These two surfers literally enjoy an "Endless Summer", as they chase the season across the entire globe. Skiing on XMas Day in Australia, etc. Wonderful (and probably rare) footage of still-colonial Africa in the late 60s. One of the best by: Anonymous On: 1999-07-02 Truely one of the best movies Ive ever seen GREAT!! by: Anonymous On: 1999-06-19 My dad used to surf, so I bought him this movie, because I remember him talking about it one time. I didnt know what to expect, but the first line Bruce Brown says ("For us its the sport of surfiiiiinng!"said as a surfer bails out) tells you what kind of movie this is going to be. If you think this is going to be some lame travelouge, think again. Its fast paced, filled with a ton of laughs, and has some great photography. The best part of the movie is Bruce Brown, who throughout the film seems like your funniest friend telling you this long crazy story that you arent sure went 100% how he told it, but is still entertaining as anything. Without any sound in the movie (besides music and his narration) you still get a good feeling about who the two protagonists Mike Hynson and Robert August are becuase of Browns words. I watch this movie every summer, it gets me in the mood to try new things. You should see it, its one of the most inspiriing movies of all time because these guys do something some people will never do,they live their dream. TELL ME HOW TO FIND THE ORIGINAL MOVIE POSTER!!! by: Anonymous On: 1999-05-05 Somebody PLEASE help me locate the original poster for "The Endless Summer" movie. Any suggestions? One of the BEST surfing video/movie I have ever seen! by: Anonymous On: 1999-04-24 This is an awsome movie all about these two guys who go around the world in search of an endless summer of surfing! These guys go to some pretty of beat places and find some totaly, Da Kine waves! They visit Hawaii, California, South Africa, Australia, and numerous other locations. This is a must for surfers, or anyone who loves the sport! On their many adventures they happen to actually start the surfing frenzy in the places the visit. And now today if you were to go to these places, surfing is just the Norm, thanks to to Bruce Brown, I think hes the one who made this movie? (Not Sure, Id have to see the movie again to be certain.) Anyway, this is one of the all time greatest surfing videos anywhere. If you admire the sport, or even thinking of trying it, get this video, it is so great! Classic surfing, classic movie On: 1999-03-16I was born the same year this movie was made, and right now Im considered to be an "old dude". This film was shot at a time when surfing was done by athletes, when it was a pure sport, before it was tainted by the image of the drugged-out illiterate stereotype played so well by Sean Penn in "Fast Times At Ridgemont High". Two clean-cut guys decide one year that theyre going to seek out the endless Summer - year round surfing where the weather and water is always warm. They start in Africa and end up in Hawaii. Along the way they serve as surfing ambassadors to Ghana, Nigeria, Australia, and New Zealand. They also learn about the inside joke "Theres no surf in Tahiti". El Stumpo, Ins-And-Outs, and The Other Spot will forever be known by anyone who sees this film. Watch this film and see what surfing was like before short boards and long hair became the trademark status symbol for teen surfers. One of these days you might just want to go to Cape St. Francis in South Africa to try it yourself. Brings out pure stoke! by: Anonymous On: 1999-02-09 The only way I can describe what this movie brings out in me. Pure stoke! Any surfer who has never seen this movie is missing out on something BIG! this movie defines surfing in its past, present and future! All I can say is CHECK IT OUT! My new favorite movie of all time. On: 1998-12-21From the begining in Southern California, to Tahiti, this movie is not just about surfing, but about adventure and two guys doing something they have always wanted to do. My favorite part is when they are in South Africa and find the "perfect wave". One ride carries them for minutes. Even if you are not a surfer this movie goes through some undiscovered beaches and beutiful scenery in Australia, New Zealand, California, Hawaii, Tahitia, and Africa. It is a true adventure story with VERY VERY beutiful photography. and its funny! Amen On: 1998-08-13Endless Summer, like its title, means something very personal to each person who loves this film. Like its magical studio cousin, Gidget, it is deceptively simple, almost amateurish by todays standards. Two boyish surfers follow the sun and summer around the world, surfing exotic shores, mixing with locals. Bruce Brown overdubs with a sweet voice and just-this-side-of-corny narration set to his competent 16mm photography. But, like many masterpieces, it is larger than the sum of its parts---much larger. From the now famous poster image of silhouetted surfers against the backdrop of the beachs infinite horizon to the plain and lilting surf guitar of the theme music, Endless Summer has become not only an evocation of surfings enchanting allure, but a cultural touchstone of the 60s as well and, for a couple of generations since, the sweet memory of youth itself---endless, adventurous and warm. |
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