
The first surf film shot in 4K, View From A Blue Moon follows the world's most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while... (Full plot summary below)
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The first surf film shot in 4K, View From A Blue Moon follows the world's most dynamic surfer John Florence and his closest friends from his home on the North Shore of Oahu to his favorite surfing destinations around the globe. From the dreamy blue perfection of the South Pacific to the darkest uncharted waters of Africa (and everywhere in between), Florence faces a broad spectrum of emotions as he continues to seal his legacy as one of the most gifted surfers ever. And while the young Hawaiian is pulled in increasingly different directions, there is no form of pressure that will keep him from his ultimate goal - to redefine what is possible in the ocean.
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| User ReviewDan BJohn John Florence is the most exciting surfer on the planet, this is a worthy showcase of that talent. The cinematography is a notch above most of it's counterparts. There's some great guest spots too. |
| User ReviewBrad SAs a surfing fan, to call this film un-enjoyable would be untrue... but to call it frustrating would be fair. Stunning cinematography alone does not make a good "film", VFABM feels like it was directed by a film student, with no narrative, no perceivable chronology, no character development and is stylistically all over the map. The solitary voiceover in the opening scene which attempts to introduce some insight to the films subject is never heard from again until the closing credits, and the film descends into one surfing montage after another. After watching brilliant '"doc-u-films" from other sports (namely The Crash Reel & Undefeated), it's time that surfing moves away from glorified music videos and produces an insightful piece of work that will elevate the sport and its stars into the eyes of mainstream audiences. |
| User ReviewGdawg bAs a surfing fan, to call this film un-enjoyable would be untrue... but to call it frustrating would be fair. Stunning cinematography alone does not make a good "film", VFABM feels like it was directed by a film student, with no narrative, no perceivable chronology, no character development and is stylistically all over the map. The solitary voiceover in the opening scene which attempts to introduce some insight to the films subject is never heard from again until the closing credits, and the film descends into one surfing montage after another. After watching brilliant '"doc-u-films" from other sports (namely The Crash Reel & Undefeated), it's time that surfing moves away from glorified music videos and produces an insightful piece of work that will elevate the sport and its stars into the eyes of mainstream audiences. |