About this movie
- Genres:
- Documentary, Sports
- Language:
- English
- Running time:
- 1:36:10
- Partner rating:
- Released:
- 2012
Cast & Crew
Cast
- Danny Way
- Rob Dyrdek
- Laird Hamilton
- Tony Hawk
- Travis Pastrana
- Rodney Mullen
- Mat Hoffman
- Ken Block
- Mike Blabac
- Bod Boyle
Directors
- Jacob Rosenberg
Producers
- Darryl Franklin
- Max Leitman
- Hana Ripperger-Suhler
- Jacob Rosenberg
Writers
- Bret Anthony Johnston
Waiting for Lightning
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Trailer for Waiting for Lightning
The documentary Waiting for Lightning tells the story of expert skateboarder Danny Way, who overcomes a shaky past in order to attempt an unbelievable stunt. Although he grew up in a family broken by divorce, Way became a talented skater, and now he attempts what will become the greatest accomplishment of his career -- constructing a ramp that will allow him to jump over The Great Wall of China -- if he succeeds.
Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes
45%
percent positive reviews
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Mark Olsen, Los Angeles TimesLittle more than an extended piece of lifestyle merchandising, a long montage for monitors in sporting-goods shops.
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V.A. Musetto, New York Post
The person we want most to hear from, Way himself, is largely missing. Go figure.
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Michael O'Sullivan, Washington Post
Only for the converted.
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G. Allen Johnson, San Francisco Chronicle
It's enjoyable enough, but how much you like it will depend on how much you like skateboarding and extreme sports.
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Jon Caramanica, New York Times
IIf it's a god on a skateboard you want, a god on a skateboard you'll get in this hagiography ...
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Joe Neumaier, New York Daily News
Colorful folks and cool stunts abound, but casual viewers may still utter a big "Why?"
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