24 reviews
This movie removes the original story from the 1st movie.
Okay so, the original was awesome, watched it when I was 6. I always thought the movie would have great potential for a sequel and it would be also just as good to be a standalone movie. I completely forgot about Surf's Up for a long time. It was only a few weeks ago that I just found out that a sequel came out months ago. I was really excited, and I didn't know what to expect! Watched online... It didn't turn out as good as I thought it would be. The story completely removes the first movies original story. Having Cody say that he was always looking up to the Hang 5, which is a group of surfers voiced by WWE stars. In the first movie, Cody always looked up to Big Z. Basically, the movie was still watchable, but it's not the sequel anyone had wanted. The story does not really coexist with the original story. I am really bummed out due to the fact that this movie was not the sequel I wanted.
- ericdojillo
- Jun 10, 2017
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Terrible Moral
- happybrand
- Jan 29, 2017
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I don't even want to consider it as a squeal...
10 years passed, and the acting of characters even gone worse than the first one; nor they behave/speak like the first one; nothing hooks up to the first one other than the champion thing...
It's just like a fan-made, very poor fan-made movie. I am going back to watch the first one.
Please read
- kobyg-04290
- Jun 2, 2017
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THIS IS BAD, JOHN CENA
I don't know why anyone ever greenlit this movie for production. At least Shia Labeouf realized that this movie was a terrible idea. How much do you have to pay the WWE to be a part of this BS. In case you were wondering, it is a movie with bad acting, very bad animation, and just centers around the characters of Surf's Up (great movie) but just kind of uses them as generic characters. There is a boring conflict and our main penguin is not at all compelling. I hate that this was made, it is a tragedy to call this movie a sequel to Surf's Up. Why are there WWE wrestlers?!?!?
WWE Ruins A Popular Movie
- jeremycrimsonfox
- Jan 31, 2019
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basic straight to video sequel
Since Cody Maverick saved his friend Chicken Joe from bully Tank Evans, Chicken Joe has become a celebrated champion. Meanwhile, Cody has been mostly forgotten. He's running a kids' surf school with Lani Aliikai. Tank is still a bully. Chicken Joe is back visiting his friends. Cody is shocked when his heroes surfing legends Hang 5 shows up. They have a map to a mythical surfing spot and take the group on a quest.
This straight to video sequel has a bunch of WWE people providing the voices along with a few from the original. It is perfectly fine for what it is. I don't know why Cody stopped surfing the pro unless I've forgotten something about the original. It seems odd. The basic quest is basic. The new characters are basic. There isn't much special. When they come upon the lava, I expected them to surf it. That would be kinda cool and they're surfers after all. This is all very basic and nothing special.
This straight to video sequel has a bunch of WWE people providing the voices along with a few from the original. It is perfectly fine for what it is. I don't know why Cody stopped surfing the pro unless I've forgotten something about the original. It seems odd. The basic quest is basic. The new characters are basic. There isn't much special. When they come upon the lava, I expected them to surf it. That would be kinda cool and they're surfers after all. This is all very basic and nothing special.
- SnoopyStyle
- Jan 8, 2018
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A COMPLETE flop
Be a Maverick!.. (or how I need to get original...)
When you see a fish, you would not make friends with it; but you would milk it...
This movie not only goes astray concerning the first one called Surf's Up 1 (the same one that had Big Z, relax environment, excitement... etc.), but also follows a weak, resolute and accidental story line / screen writing...
Okay, visuals are fine, though not great nor ground breaking. But there is a bigger issue here...
It can betray its dominator / forerunner. It can incapacitate its fine "mockumentary" style. It can even disappoint the fans of the actor Shia Labeouf... But it should have not heat the competition between the kids who watch it. Okay, you are saying they correct it at the end. But we are not sure if the movie tempts unnecessary doings in search of a glory or condemns it.
Okay. If this doesn't count... let me reveal my last subject.
The film presents a number of scenes (there were five at least) that has open objectification and sexualization. Is this what we want to do to our children? Is this where we stand, ladies and gentlemen?.. And no... it is bad for adults too. Just think about what that kind of amusement cause... Creativity? Good humor?..
Why do we always have a mind set towards lesser things when we have ways to channel our natural inclinations?..
So, we could all be surfers and not idle around behaving badly, and be good to others. We be a humane "maverick"! And don't let our kids get milked like bad fish...:-) (P.S.: No, it's nit funny.)
The Gracious Koran tells the following: "And each one hath a goal toward which he turneth; so vie with one another in good works. Wheresoever ye may be, Allah will bring you all together. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things."
This movie not only goes astray concerning the first one called Surf's Up 1 (the same one that had Big Z, relax environment, excitement... etc.), but also follows a weak, resolute and accidental story line / screen writing...
Okay, visuals are fine, though not great nor ground breaking. But there is a bigger issue here...
It can betray its dominator / forerunner. It can incapacitate its fine "mockumentary" style. It can even disappoint the fans of the actor Shia Labeouf... But it should have not heat the competition between the kids who watch it. Okay, you are saying they correct it at the end. But we are not sure if the movie tempts unnecessary doings in search of a glory or condemns it.
Okay. If this doesn't count... let me reveal my last subject.
The film presents a number of scenes (there were five at least) that has open objectification and sexualization. Is this what we want to do to our children? Is this where we stand, ladies and gentlemen?.. And no... it is bad for adults too. Just think about what that kind of amusement cause... Creativity? Good humor?..
Why do we always have a mind set towards lesser things when we have ways to channel our natural inclinations?..
So, we could all be surfers and not idle around behaving badly, and be good to others. We be a humane "maverick"! And don't let our kids get milked like bad fish...:-) (P.S.: No, it's nit funny.)
The Gracious Koran tells the following: "And each one hath a goal toward which he turneth; so vie with one another in good works. Wheresoever ye may be, Allah will bring you all together. Lo! Allah is Able to do all things."
- hamidullahgenc
- Jun 10, 2017
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This Sequel Is So Boring
First Of All Nearly No Surfing
Second Of All No Surfing=Boring
- joelthechocolateguy
- Dec 23, 2018
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surf's up 2 wavemania is a cinematic master piece
when the film starts and you see John Cena master performance of J.C you will see John Cena's method acting at it finest. but it is only rivaled by the performance of the UnderTaker who plays him self you will think this is the best assembly of talent WWE has to offer clearly all of them cared about do the best they could to make a Oscar worthy movie 10/10
- ausmongold
- Mar 1, 2017
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A pathetic attempt
As a huge fan of the first movie, this was the worst sequel I have ever seen. Main characters from the last movie weren't even there and the storyline was completely changed. The WWE character idea doesn't have anything to do with surfing.
If it was just a movie on its own, unrelated to Surf's Up... ok, maybe? But do NOT call this Surf's Up. Plus, there was no actual surfing in it.
The original movie didn't leave us needing another movie to finish the story because the story was already done. If you're a huge fan like me and needed to see Surf's Up 2, don't get your hopes up.
- deirdre-76313
- Dec 29, 2018
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Extremely disappointing
Had to turn it off after 10 minutes, this movie destroys the legacy of Surf's Up.
Voice actor performances, dialogue, animation, even Chicken Joe... every part of this movie seems like a downgrade from the original.
#makejoehighagain.
Voice actor performances, dialogue, animation, even Chicken Joe... every part of this movie seems like a downgrade from the original.
#makejoehighagain.
- maxkoetzier
- Dec 25, 2021
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A sequel of 80's proportions
With the exception of Jon Heder and Diedrich Bader reprising their roles, this movie was a complete letdown. Story was contrived, writing was low-grade, the whole ESPN-style format comes and goes without context, and half the voices are cheesy wrestlers with zero acting chops. I loved the first one. I hated this one.
- cestlamerde11
- Jan 11, 2019
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It's pretty poor.
My three kids love Surf's Up.
We bought this sequel for them and it wasn't such a hit. The youngest one is the only one who will watch it. She doesn't get it but she watches it.
The first one is totally enjoyable even as an adult. This sequel is extremely poor. I can't sit through even 10 minutes of it myself.
My suggestion; don't make eye contact and just keep walking by.
- TheMunkeyBoy
- Jan 10, 2019
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surfing ? really ??
If the title is -surf's up- then the movie is about something totally different . how come the first one was about surfing and this one is .. what it is about ? being a hero ... well surfers will not like this part at all .. other people who like animation movies yeah .. but that's it . as i loved the first part i was shocked how second part is so so not about surfing . guess maybe someone else was doing the first one .
- freeefifka
- Dec 1, 2018
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This is a definite sign of the apocalypse
- kylemccoy-32325
- Jan 11, 2019
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Bad but somehow watchable.
- MonsterVision99
- Jan 30, 2017
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I cried
It is so beautiful I do not want to spoil this modern Citizen Cane! DO NOT WATCH TRAILER, you may get spoiled! John Cena is amazing in this film playing himself! Way better than Surfs Up 1 and any Disney trash! A clear classic! I will be hoping for Surfs Up 3 and even a prequel! Buy this NOW!
- stingylazytown
- Mar 9, 2017
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Surf's Up 2: WaveMania or (How I Learned to Milk a Fish)
This film features astonishing performances from a very talented cast of actors. A script nothing short of a magnum opus. Animation so beautiful that you won't believe your eyes. See this film if you like seeing things done well.
A fish-milking masterpiece.
Rating: 10/10
A fish-milking masterpiece.
Rating: 10/10
Not even that bad.
To be perfectly honest this film wasn't even that bad. Most sequels are terrible but this one was still funny and kept to the same format that made it funny in the first one. It was a little weird as a huge fan of the first to hear Jeremy Shada instead of Shia Labeouf but it didn't completely ruin it for me. The jokes were a 'terrible funny' that made you smile and the storyline was basic enough to keep you entertained.
This film was so light hearted and not a all a struggle to watch. I wouldn't watch it again but I wouldn't say it was rubbish. Would 10/10 recommend to a fan of the first but never recommend to anyone else.
This film was so light hearted and not a all a struggle to watch. I wouldn't watch it again but I wouldn't say it was rubbish. Would 10/10 recommend to a fan of the first but never recommend to anyone else.
It's watchable, forget about the skeptically picky reviews.
As someone who hadn't watched the first part of this one (I might, anyway) I can say this is totally watchable. I watched it with my two young kid siblings and they somehow liked it and so did I. It had fun to it, also a not-so-original-but-convincing plot. And yes, we're unarguably old fans of the WWE industry so, I wouldn't say it was a waste of time.
This might be incomparable to its first movie but you don't have to rate it 1 out of ten because it doesn't peer up with it.
I don't recommend this to grown-ups, of course, this movie is dedicated to the younglings, I hate how grown-ups come and rate it, yo, it's not for y'all, but it absolutely suitable for kids, they may like it.
5~6/10
This might be incomparable to its first movie but you don't have to rate it 1 out of ten because it doesn't peer up with it.
I don't recommend this to grown-ups, of course, this movie is dedicated to the younglings, I hate how grown-ups come and rate it, yo, it's not for y'all, but it absolutely suitable for kids, they may like it.
5~6/10
Very below par
Yooooo Whats up my Dudeees surfs up and enjoy this WOW reveiw
- samkalatsky
- Jul 23, 2023
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