Good concept, poorly executed.

Don't listen to the negative reviews

In truth, there is barely enough story here to make a film.

It's entirely possible that sending the audience out feeling lousy was intentional

This documentary is about two surfers by the names of Robert August and Michael Hynson who travel the world in search of a warm climate and good surfing. After leaving California at the end of summer they fly to the west coast of Africa and then eventually head to various other locales such as South Africa, Australia, and Tahiti to mention just a few. During this process the viewer is shown a multitude of waves and some surfers who attempt to ride them. Now, if one were to really love surfing I have little doubt that they will certainly enjoy this film. On the other hand, those who might be curious due to the high rating and want to see what this documentary has to offer might not be so enthused. Personally, I thought this film was somewhat interesting at first but after an hour of watching one wipe out after another it seemed to get rather tedious—and this included some of the bigger waves toward the end. Again, those who enjoy the sport of surfing will definitely want to watch this documentary. Those who don't might just want to leave it alone.

Being something of a surfing enthusiast, myself, in my younger days (I've surfed in both Australia and Hawaii), The Endless Summer certainly turned out to be a very entertaining and enjoyable documentary, highlighting the thrills and excitement of this tres' exhilarating sport.From sunny Malibu Beach, California, to the uncharted waters of West Africa, to the shark-filled seas of Australia, to the tropical paradises of Tahiti and Hawaii, 2 young, American surfers accomplish in a few months what most people never do in a lifetime - They live their dream. And that dream for Mike and Robert is to find and ride the perfect wave.The Endless Summer is an imaginatively photographed travelogue, from the absolute height of surfing-mania in the mid-1960s, that thoughtfully captures the joy, danger and humor of searching the world for that ultimate, most perfect wave of all.Director Bruce Brown's whimsical narration in The Endless Summer gives the whole production a very comfortable, easy-going feeling that greatly contributes to its overall charm and appeal.

in this wonderfully mellow surf film by bruce brown surfers mike and bob travel around the world chasing summer, and the perfect wave. they visit exotic locations and meet surfers all around the world, and of course terence...of Africa. though the boys aren't finding any big waves (which makes this only an average surf film if you came to see the giants) bruce's great, laid back and humorous narration along with the beautiful camera work by bruce and the rest of the team give the viewer a piece of the feeling these boys must have had on this trip of a lifetime. an inspiring film that makes you want to leave the wheel behind and embrace what earth has to offer. weather you're a surfer or not you will probably enjoy this film a great deal. all you need to start watching is the feeling that something's missing from your life...

Beautifully filmed, wonderfully nostalgic trip to a simpler time. A labor of love by those who lived the life and embraced the philosophy of the lifestyle. Characterized by friendly exploration of different beaches (as they chased Summer around the globe) as well as different cultures; a true escape in every sense of the word. These ambassadors of the sport don't perform a high energy showcase of different surfing moves, rather they exhibit the beauty and grace of 60's style surfing, making friends along the way. A must for anyone who has ever been on a board or dreamed of it. A great film for the whole family, I put it on on a Sunday night to forget the stress of the upcoming week. Watch it over and over-- it gets better every time.