Surf’s Up is an animated action-comedy
that delves behind the scenes of the high-octane world of
competitive surfing. The film profiles teenage Rockhopper
penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf), an up-and-coming
surfer, as he enters his first pro competition. Followed by
a camera crew to document his
experiences, Cody leaves his family and home in Shiverpool,
Antarctica to travel to Pen Gu Island for the Big Z Memorial
Surf Off. Along the way, Cody meets Sheboygan surfer Chicken
Joe (Jon Heder), famous surf promoter Reggie
Belafonte (James Woods), surf talent scout Mikey Abromowitz
(Mario Cantone), and spirited lifeguard Lani Aliikai (Zooey
Deschanel), all of whom recognize Cody’s passion for
surfing, even if it’s a bit misguided at times. Cody
believes that winning will bring him the admiration and
respect he desires, but when he unexpectedly comes
face-to-face with a washed-up old surfer (Jeff Bridges),
Cody begins to find his own way, and discovers that a true
winner isn’t always
the one who comes in first.
©2007 Sony Pictures. All rights reserved.
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