Soul Surfer

On October 31, 2003 Bethany Hamilton went for a quick surfing session that resulted in her arm being bitten off by a tiger shark. Without her arm, she overcame life's obstacles and became one of the biggest names in pro surfing. This movie tells her story.

Story:

To retell the story as I usually do is kinda hard for me to do here. Since it was based on a true story, I just feel I'm not the right person to tell it. At least to the detail in which I do with others.

I know I was able to do so in 'The Rite', but similar to what I said in that review, inspired by true events means they took a bunch of elements from a group of stories and put them together. This movie was the real story.

So, here's the really basic version.

Bethany Hamilton at the time was 13-years-old after her arm was bitten off by a shark when she was on a surfing outing with her friends and one of their fathers. She made it to the hospital and survived the attack. Now with an arm gone, Bethany has to relearn how to do even the simplest of tasks. But with strength, determine and love, she shows us that nothing is impossible.

Review:

This was a truly inspiring movie. It was very easy to relate to and reminds you of things you take for granted. Like your arm. It shows the true bond a family can have and how it takes things like friendship, love and service to heal our hearts and make the best of ourselves.

Cast:
Oh man, I loved the acting in this movie. It felt so incredibly real. Especially Dennis Quaid, he totally nailed the father part in this. You could feel all his frustration, and how all that he wanted was what was best for his daughter. Then Helen Hunt! Oh my gosh! You could feel her sadness, fear, and strength! How in tune she was to how her daughter was feeling! Then of course, AnnaSophia Robb her magic is beyond words. She is definitely going to go far.


There's a few home videos during the credits.