Perfect in length and content for kids of all ages. Some fun slapstick bouncing about and shouting sets the tone. Follow along in this documentary-feeling telling of the rise (and fall?) of Cody Maverick, a young surfing penguin following in the overlarge footsteps of Big Z.

Surf's Up - Feel Like a Surfer for 85 Minutes Strangely enough this animated movie about surfing penguins is one of the most authentic portrayals of surfing ever produced by Hollywood. The storylines are largely hollywood surfing cliches (think "North Shore" or "Big Wednesday") but they are often-used cliches because they are timeless and they ...

Oct 9, 2007 · Surf's Up opts for a refreshing slate of animation newcomers, including Shia LaBeouf displaying his usual charming pluck, Zooey Deschanel easily transplanting her wry sarcasm, Jeff Bridges excelling as the superficially cranky mentor, and Jon Heder as a stoner-like chicken named Joe.

This animated mock documentary directed by Chris Buck (TARZAN) and Ash Brannon (TOY STORY 2) follows penguin Cody Maverick (Shia LaBeouf) from his hometown of Shiverpool, Antarctica, where all of the other penguins think he's a surfing fool, to the "Big Z Memorial Surf Off" on Pen Gu Island.

Come join Cody, a Rockhopper penguin, as he journeys from his home in Shiverpool, Antarctica, to take part in the Big Z Memorial Surf-Off on beautiful Pen Gu Island. During his adventure he meets many new friends, including surf nut Chicken Joe and spirited lifeguard Lani.

Oct 9, 2007 · Surf's Up is an animated feature that goes behind the scenes of the high-octane world of competitive penguin surfing. The film profiles Cody Maverick, an up-and-coming surfer as he enters his first pro competition.