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Surf's Up
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Not age appropriate for kids under 4, age appropriate for kids over 5; suggested age 5. -
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Common Sense says
Kids will dive into penguin adventure, dude.
Why We Rated This 
for Ages 5 and Up
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What Parents Need to Know
About Surf's Up
Parents need to know that this animated comedy has been heavily marketed to kids, and those who liked Happy Feet will be particularly interested in seeing it. Although there's not much violence, there are a few mildly perilous scenes during the surfing competition and in old photos/footage. And (big surprise for an animated story) the main character has a dead parent -- in this case, a father who was eaten by a shark. There's some unfortunate potty talk (which parents might want to manage at home), a harmless flirtation between two penguins, and a surfing champ's bizarre attachment to his trophies, which he refers to as his "girls."
Read our full review by Sandie Angulo Chen
Families Can Talk About
- Families can talk about the current penguin craze. Why do you think there are so many movies and cartoons featuring them, from March of the Penguins to Madagascar? Are newer movies just copying the older ones, or do they all have different things to offer? Families can also discuss sportsmanship and determination. Is it more important to enjoy a sport or be competitive at it? Can you be both without placing winning above all else? What does Big Z teach Cody about idolizing role models too much? Why do we place professional athletes on a pedestal?
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Most Recent Reviews
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give itMy concerns are:
- Excessive violence
- Inappropriate sexual content
- Inappropriate language
- Excessive consumerism
- My highlights are:
- Educational
- Good role models
- I rate this title on for age 6 and give it
- My highlights are:
AWESOME!!!
The first time I watched it, I loved it instantly! It was very funny and entertaining to watch. Great voice acting and the story line (also the animation) was really well done. :) Oh, and this film makes me wanna go jump in the shore and go surfing! ;)
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
cute movie
Very cute movie. 5+ ages
- I rate this title iffy for age 7 and give it
Not bad.
It might not be too funny, but definitely the best penguin movie in a while.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Beyond expectations!
Honestly, the premise of this movie had me avoiding it for months! I was so sure it would suck because of the idea of penguins surfing, then when my best friend in the whole world recommended it, I had to give it a shot, and it was WAY BETTER than I had anticipated. Yeah, it's cliched, unoriginal and not really a family movie, but it is just so funny and kept me laughing all the way through. I highly recommend this, ignore the neigh-sayers.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Surfs Really Up!
Very funny film. In the film there is one bit at the start when an animal's penis is blurred. The rest is funny but because of bad words a PG.
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
OKY....
Its not a bad movie its oky.You should wwacht this movie if you are under 13 as i saed before its an oky movie. = )
- I rate this title iffy for age 8 and give it
Misled
This websites warnings weren't entirely correct. It said a character made a comment of "Go cut yourself," but he actually said "Don't cut yourself" as he gave advice to the younger surfer. Even so, there are many better movies with the same theme e.g., recent VeggieTale Pirates movie. Also, my 7 y/o dau disliked the documentary-style of the movie and wished it "just told a story."
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Surf's Up
A fun, cute film appropriate for the whole family. It's not quite Pixar quality, but it's a movie that kids and their parents will enjoy, which certainly is saying something. I enjoyed it alot more than Happy Feet, honestly.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
it was funny
I recently watched this video for my communication II class in order to write a movie review about it. Myself and another 17 year old and two 16 year olds had a blast watching it! I babysit a 4 year old child and Surf's up is her favorite movie she is in love with it and i think that kids younger than 5 all the way up to parents could actually watch this movie.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Cool movie dude
My entire family (kids 3 and 6 and hubby) enjoyed this movie! Excellent message about friendship and never giving up. I agree with other reviewers that the language was unneccessary, but other than that I found nothing objectionable. The sexual innuendos went right over the kids' heads. We really enjoyed this movie and will probably buy it on video.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
i laughed
- I rate this title iffy for age 2 and give it
Get your board and hit the beach!
Surf's Up has an iffy about the film! First of all, it's like a TV show! It is quite funny as well! Also, there is some heart pounding moments and funny saying like: " You're going to watch that over and over again!" But it's really him wiped out! And sex, an animal (unsure of what it is) has it's lovebirds pixel animated! There is some mild strong lanaguge do add on and REAL PRO SURFERS AS VOICE OVERS! So, there is mild sex and stuff. Overall: Funny film!
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Surf's Up, and my IQ is down...
If you're kids are young and still like animated movies, then take them to this. But be warned, while the animation is sweet, the movie will bore you to tears. I am an avid fan of penguin movies, and I was disappointed by this. Very cute, but very boring.
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 2 and give it
Cory learns that being your best means putting in a lot of hard work.
My children loved this movie. Yes, there was some humor that went over their heads, but in general the movie was great. When you can take a 2 year old and an 8 year old to the movies and they both come out happy...I say it is a winner!
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
- I rate this title off for age 17 and give it
- I rate this title on for age 5 and give it
Finally, a funny penguin movie
If you like surfing, or that kind of 'laid back, dude' style humor, you'll like Surf's Up. Some other reviewers have pointed out the weaknesses in the bad guy penguin, the free-floating chicken, and the wide-ranging language. Yet, it's quite entertaining and sweeter than I thought. Plus, the message about staying true to yourself and your friends was welcome, altho corny. Having just rented Happy Feet, which was a disappointing warmed over March of the Penguins, Surf's Up was light, fun and free-spirited. For ClubPenguin.com fans it was fun to see penguin up on the big screen. also, this was more entertaining than Ratatouille for kids, even tho the animation isn't as detailed.
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