Andrew McMurtryREVIEW: Storm Surfers: New Zealand (2010)
Rating: $12.00
Just watching any surfer dumped by normal size wave is usually a cringe worthy event. So when renowned surfer Ross Clarke-Jones is dumped by a massive 25ft monster at the Pedra Branca break off the coast of Tasmania warming up for a trip to New Zealand, you fear for his life and safety. But this is all part of the life he and surf life partner (and two-time world champ) Tom Carroll has chosen. These two, with trusty meteorologist Ben Matson, make up the Storm Surfers. Their goal: to search the world for the biggest waves possible, usually during massive storms (hence the name, and the meteorologist).
Storm Surfers: New Zealand is the latest doco by the legendary daredevil surfers and is filled with giant waves and even bigger laughs. These guys do not take themselves too seriously and it helps the whole film feel very relaxed. It’s not all about the waves and the boys though. New Zealand provides an almost cinematically exquisite backdrop with glorious snow capped mountains, brilliant bays and fickle weather, making this a more complex surfing documentary than meets the eye. Storm Surfers: New Zealand is required viewing for anyone who even remotely enjoys surfing.
Just watching any surfer dumped by normal size wave is usually a cringe worthy event. So when renowned surfer Ross Clarke-Jones is dumped by a massive 25ft monster at the Pedra Branca break off the coast of Tasmania warming up for a trip to New Zealand, you fear for his life and safety. But this is all part of the life he and surf life partner (and two-time world champ) Tom Carroll has chosen. These two, with trusty meteorologist Ben Matson, make up the Storm Surfers. Their goal: to search the world for the biggest waves possible, usually during massive storms (hence the name, and the meteorologist).
Storm Surfers: New Zealand is the latest doco by the legendary daredevil surfers and is filled with giant waves and even bigger laughs. These guys do not take themselves too seriously and it helps the whole film feel very relaxed. It’s not all about the waves and the boys though. New Zealand provides an almost cinematically exquisite backdrop with glorious snow capped mountains, brilliant bays and fickle weather, making this a more complex surfing documentary than meets the eye. Storm Surfers: New Zealand is required viewing for anyone who even remotely enjoys surfing.
