To me, this movie is perfection.

Great Film overall

Pretty good movie overall. First half was nothing special but it got better as it went along.

There is, somehow, an interesting story here, as well as some good acting. There are also some good scenes

From concept to story line to cinematography, this film is a winner. Nathan Kurosawa spared no detail in his telling of this story. Take a look at the costumes and the computer generated graphics! And he does it all in such a beautiful style, with breath-taking shots and melodic Hawaiian music as its soundtrack. This film is infused with the Hawaiian culture, and it is displayed in a genuine way. This is no surprise since Nathan is a local to the islands. There were also some good performances. This film is guaranteed to be a pleasurable experience for all who watch it! You'll get a taste of the islands and a deeper appreciation for the sport of surfing. Pi'i Mai Ka Nalu!!!

all the actors were exceptional!!! loved the story and the scenery was beautiful. the story was easy to follow and was told nicely. i grew up in Hawaii in the 1940's and it reminded me of how wonderful Hawaii was then. i met duke in Waikiki and always admired him ;his surfing and swimming abilities. he was was one of the nicest guys i ever met. the woman that played duke's mom (Paulette Franco) is my daughter. my name is Joe Franco and i live in las Vegas, Nevada now. i just received the movie as a wonderful Christmas present today from Paulette and i am thrilled to have it. thank you for making such a historic moviesincerelyJoe Franco

Growing up in Hawaii through the 1950's and 1960's and surfing most of my life, this movie touched my soul in ways that few other movies have. Underneath the relatively simple plot the message is simple and pure - Aloha, as it existed in a much simpler time and could exist now if we would just let it, is the essence of being at peace with yourself and the world around you. In addition to this spiritual element, the scenery behind the story is incredible and I felt transported back to my childhood and further back in time as I've seen it portrayed in old photos. Just as important, the portrayal of Duke and his contemporaries was well done and felt authentic, with the echoes of their energy having rippled forward in time. If you have any feelings for Hawaii or surfing this is a must see.

My husband and I thoroughly enjoyed this movie, and plan to purchase it when it becomes available. It is so refreshing to find a clean movie. The acting was superb, the surfing was fun to watch, and the historical scenery, and atmosphere which they recreated was eye-opening for those of us who live in the Honolulu area now. The romance was contrived, but it drew us in. I hope they produce more of this type of film. I was intrigued by the historical figure Duke Kahanamoku who was a main subject in the film. I went to see the film, because I heard it was about Duke, and I would especially like to see more historical depictions of his life.