Review: Step Into Liquid

Unrated | 88 mins

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In granting Step into Liquid a very mixed review, I’m hardly blaming the filmmakers. While I would’ve preferred some edgier production and shorter scenes, the ultimate reason why I only found this movie to be half-decent is because I’m not very interested in surfing. Those who love the sport are more aware of the tremendous skill one must have to master the art of riding waves than the average person. The majority of people, who are not intrigued by surfing, will have a hard time admiring Step into Liquid.

Make no mistake, I have a clear understanding of how talented certain surfers are, and cannot deny that some of the footage in this movie is absolutely insane. I’m just not all that enthralled by it. The message of Step into Liquid basically states that the sport will always enjoyable, no matter what the circumstances. Since I feel the exact opposite way about this, as a film, it failed to hook me in. I was entertained by it, though. At times, it can be one hell of a ride.

Another problem is that the material that the filmmakers have chosen to present doesn’t translate well onto the big-screen. Half of the excitement that comes from witnessing giant ocean-waves is generated by their massive size. When compressed down the confines of you’re local cinema, the experience isn’t nearly as fun or amazing as it is, in person. This one would’ve been a much better movie if it had been released in IMAX format. If you’re going to see Step into Liquid, however, you mustn’t wait for it to come onto video; the smaller the size of the screen, the more magic it will loose. If you’re a fan of surfing, this is a definite must-see. Everyone else will have a better time, watching another type of film, though.