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About this movie

Genres:
Sports, Documentary
Language:
English
Running time:
1:28:01
Partner rating:
PG
Released:

Cast & Crew

Cast

  1. Robert August
  2. Ken Collins
  3. Rob Machado
  4. Kelly Slater
  5. Bruce Brown
  6. Jim Knost
  7. Alex Knost
  8. Dan Malloy
  9. Chris Malloy
  10. Keith Malloy
  11. Laird Hamilton
  12. Dale Webster

Directors

  1. Dana Brown

Producers

  1. John Paul Beeghly
  2. Bruce Brown
  3. Ray Willenberg Jr.
  4. J.P. Beeghly

Writers

  1. Dana Brown

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Step Into Liquid


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Second generation surfing documentarian Dana Brown (son to Bruce Brown, who directed The Endless Summer 2) strikes out with his own original piece of filmmaking with his 2003 ode to the world's surfing enthusiasts entitled Step Into Liquid. Part travelogue, and part attempt to redefine surfing's image, Brown travels to some of the ordinary surfing locales -- such as Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States -- as well as some rather unexp... Second generation surfing documentarian Dana Brown (son to Bruce Brown, who directed The Endless Summer 2) strikes out with his own original piece of filmmaking with his 2003 ode to the world's surfing enthusiasts entitled Step Into Liquid. Part travelogue, and part attempt to redefine surfing's image, Brown travels to some of the ordinary surfing locales -- such as Hawaii and the West Coast of the United States -- as well as some rather unexpected ones, including the west coast of Wisconsin on Lake Michigan to Easter Island to a secular surfing school in Ireland. While in these diverse locations, Brown interviews the numerous souls whose lives have been taken over by the lure of surfing, ranging from seasoned professionals to casual hobbyists, in an attempt to dispel the myth of surfers being perpetually stoned slackers. Step Into Liquid was selected to screen at a handful of film festivals in 2003, including the Nodance Film Festival in Park City, UT.
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Reviews by Rotten Tomatoes

Scored 'fresh' by Rotten Tomatoes

82%Tomatometer score: 82% positive reviews from professional critics.

percent positive reviews

  1. Positive review
    J. R. Jones, Chicago Reader [Brown] collects some fascinating stories. Full review External link
  2. Positive review
    Scott Foundas, Variety An awe-inspiring survey of global surf culture. Full review External link
  3. Positive review
    Peter Howell, Toronto Star When Step Into Liquid remembers that it is indeed all about the wave, it pulls us right into it. Full review External link
  4. Positive review
    Rick Groen, Globe and Mail In any sport, whether it's whacking a ball into a cup or your opponent into submission, the majestic and the absurd are very close cousins, and Brown is generous enough here to give us a long look... Full review External link
  5. Positive review
    Roger Moore, Orlando Sentinel Step Into Liquid could very well be the perfect surfing movie.
  6. Positive review
    Joe Baltake, Sacramento Bee Step Into Liquid is the perfect way to end the summer. Full review External link
  7. Positive review
    Tom Long, Detroit News Step Into Liquid delivers eye-popping shots pumped up by the genuine cowabunga enthusiasm of true believers. By the end all you want to do is get in the water.

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    Step Into Liquid (9/10) Movie CLIP - Always a Surfer, Forever (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (3/10) Movie CLIP - Dale Webster's Mission (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (5/10) Movie CLIP - Surf Like a Girl (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (10/10) Movie CLIP - 100 Miles Out (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (8/10) Movie CLIP - Riding Sand Dunes (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (7/10) Movie CLIP - The Foilboard (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (2/10) Movie CLIP - The Pipeline of Oahu (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (1/10) Movie CLIP - It's All About the Wave (2003) HD

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    Step Into Liquid (4/10) Movie CLIP - Surfing Brings People Together (200...

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    Step Into Liquid (6/10) Movie CLIP - Surfing Paralyzed (2003) HD

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