I've just indulged in a cartoon.
Well, I'm not sure if that's the correct title for this type of film. It was animated drawings, I guess, with actors voices but it was made in 2007 so it was far away from the Tom and Jerry type of cartoon.
Of course, I've just got it! It was digitally, computerised cartoon imagery, if there is such a term.
Anyway, I caught it a third of the way in, so no title. It was set on a polynesian island and the main characters were penguins.
The story line was about the run up to the BIG surfing competition and it was being filmed by a documentary crew, who you never saw but the view was always from the camera man's . . . camera.
Cody Maverick, a young dude desperately trying to get the champeen of champeen's, The Big Z (pronounced zee) to help him to win the competition.
The Big Z had dropped off the face of the surf when he was about to lose many years ago. Cody discovered him through his friendship with Big Z's niece, Lanie or Lawnie or some other cutie name.
The Big Zee's interest is sparked by this little guy who's desperately trying to rush out and win the trophy without any preparation but lots of enthusiasm for the blessed sport. The veteran teaches him how to prepare his board, count the waves and the vibe of riding through the big one!
Chicken Joe, an actual chicken is Cody's friend who races through the film looking for his bud, getting captured by tribal penguins and prepared for the pot for their celebration meal! There are pretty girl penguins hula-huing as carrots, onions etc., are chucked into the pot with him.
'Dinner and a show!' Does that sound classic Marx brothers?!
All through this I was thinking how Tom Hanks was the perfect voice for the old pro, The Big Z. His rich deep tones were, The Big Z! He was this old dude who's seen it all, has nothing to prove
who just might stretch himself to bring on the little feller. As I watched the closing credits I was amazed to see The Big Z was played by Jeff Bridges!
I guess I just have a thing for Tom Hanks and will watch or listen to him in anything.
The music played throughout the film was laid back, sun, sea and surf mood. Perfect!
The images were a delight and had me in the tunnel of the big one!
Pity I didn't catch the title but if you ever come across a film about penguins and a surfing competition, don't miss it!
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ReplyDeleteI suppose being out in the desert (or so I imagine you dear sister) surrounded by sand, sand, sand, it must have seemed such a refreshing change to watch the big waves come rolling in. Do you remember when we were little (some time ago) and we'd all pack off for the day to Southport. And once in our swimming cozzies we'd walk the 2 miles it took to get down to the sea to fill our buckets for the sandpies? Because it would be low tide and in Southport low tide means you can't see the sea from your deckchair unless you have good pair of binoculars.
ReplyDeleteHappy days!
bisous
rose
Was there sea at Formby?! I just remember the hard ridged sandy beach. Just watched the Posiedon Adventure and left grip marks in Stephen's knees! xx
ReplyDeleteMum what are you like? the boys will name this film in seconds, but frustratingly but also blissfully they are in bed right now. I will let you know what its called. Hang 10 xxx
ReplyDeleteAnd now Alvin and the Chipmunks? Hilary, are you regressing over there??
ReplyDeleteJennx
(phew! finally got caught up on all blog posts- what a delinquent DIL!!!)
What would we do without the internet?
ReplyDeleteThe film is called "Surf's Up" - 2007
It was nominated for an Oscar - but didn't win
Matt
Well anyway, it was a good one!
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