Redwarmin This movie is the proof that the world is becoming a sick and dumb place

ClassyWas Excellent, smart action film.

Afouotos Although it has its amusing moments, in eneral the plot does not convince.

DipitySkillful an ambitious but ultimately ineffective debut endeavor.

madpigmadpig A shallow competition surfer gets knocked out during a contest in Hawaii and finds himself in the past where he meets Duke Kahanamoku, rediscovers the true meaning of surfing, and falls in love with a local girl. Luckily for the viewer, the main character gradually becomes less annoying as the movie progresses.The acting, on the whole, is okay considering that the cast is made up of unknowns, but could still use some improvements. The scenery and surfing sequences are, of course, beautiful. This movie stands out among fictional surfing films if only for it's lack of the superfluous plot chaff that most surfing flicks use as a flimsy framework upon which to randomly hang surfing scenes. "The Ride" is worth viewing, but that might be difficult considering that the only place I have ever seen it was as a tourism promotion on a flight to Hawaii.

Bekeson Caught "The Ride" on a Hawaiian Airlines flight, and immediately set about trying to purchase it. If you're into real Hawaii - not the touristy one, but the culture, the feeling, and the true spirit of Aloha; and you're into surfing - not because it's "in" or it's the "cool" thing to do right now, but for the feeling "The Ride" gives you - this movie will touch your heart. While not a high-budget, glamour collection of slick wave shots, this story about how a pro surfer who goes back to a time before contests and huge payouts comes to understand the true meaning of "The Ride" will touch a chord in anyone who understands what surfing is really about - and may just change some who don't understand. Very, very special.

Loudi-Ann Rodriguez I had the pleasure of meeting a few cast and crew members when they came out to tour the movie in San Diego. A group of us from SDSU's Pacific Islander Student Association (PISA) were given the opportunity to view the movie for the first time and give our feed back to the cast and crew members that were present. And of course, without a doubt, we all agreed that this movie was the best any of us had ever seen about Duke Kahanamoku and the joys of surfing. The Ride illustrates the surreal connection between the early days of surfing and its growth over the years since the Duke. At the same time redefining the old cultural ways and the strong rooted connections among family and friends. What more is there to say, other than it's a great movie?!? Between the great cast, awesome location, sound track and most definitely the story line, this movie is definitely one of the best I've seen come from the Hawaii!

pukaua420 I'm trying really hard to think what could I possibly say to justify the vision Nathan Kurosawa had to piece all these different characters and scenery together to portray this era piece about surfing and it's symbolism in hawaii in Hawaii. Not only does this film give you a peek, without those extensive or unnecessary details, into one of the greatest legends in and of Hawaii. How can you compete with a naturally beautiful scenery? Oh goodness here I am raving on and I almost forgot some of the best ingredients in this film. The all ( or at least great majority ) locally casted and produced crews. And how can you not enjoy the music soundtrack. With a collection of songs from some of the greatest musicians Hawaii have to offer. But really though, why take my words for it .....call my bluff by all means. And I humbly implore you to grab some furikake popcorn with friends and family and watch, "The Ride". I am anxiously waiting to own my own copy soon. :)