Surf's Up (movie) facts for kids
Surf's Up is a fun computer-animated movie from 2007. It was made by Sony Pictures Animation in the USA. The movie is like a funny version of surfing documentaries, which are films that show real events. It's similar to famous surfing movies like The Endless Summer.
The movie has many well-known voices, including Shia LaBeouf, Jeff Bridges, Zooey Deschanel, and Jon Heder. It tells a cool story about a penguin who dreams of becoming a famous surfer.
About the Movie
Surf's Up uses computer graphics to create its animated world. It looks like a real documentary because it uses a "mockumentary" style. This means it pretends to be a real documentary, but it's all made up for fun! The movie shows interviews with the characters and follows them around, just like a real film crew would.
The Story
The main character is a penguin named Cody Maverick. He lives in Shiverpool, Antarctica, and dreams of being a great surfer. Cody looks up to a legendary surfer named Big Z. He wants to be just like him. Cody gets a chance to compete in a big surfing contest on a tropical island.
On his journey, Cody meets new friends. There's a chicken named Joe, who is also a surfer. He also meets a lifeguard penguin named Lani. Cody also finds an old, wise surfer who helps him learn about surfing and life. This wise surfer teaches Cody that winning isn't everything. It's more important to have fun and enjoy the ride.
Main Characters
- Cody Maverick: A young, excited rockhopper penguin who loves to surf. He dreams of winning the Big Z Memorial Surf Contest.
- Big Z: A famous surfing legend who everyone thought was gone. He becomes Cody's mentor.
- Lani Aliikai: A friendly lifeguard penguin who helps Cody.
- Chicken Joe: A laid-back chicken from Wisconsin who is also a surfer and becomes Cody's good friend.
- Reggie Belafonte: A tricky otter who is a promoter for the surfing contest.
- Tank "The Shredder" Evans: A big, strong penguin who is the current surfing champion. He is very proud and wants to win every time.
Release Information
Surf's Up was released in many countries around the world in 2007. It came out in the United States and Canada on June 8, 2007. People in places like the United Kingdom, Mexico, and Australia also got to see it that year. The movie was popular with families and surfing fans.
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A robot for kids.
See also
In Spanish: Surf's Up (película) para niños
