Endless Summer 2 [1994]

This sequel is a classic that can be enjoyed by both surfers and non-surfers alike as all the locations are stunningly shot. There is not only great surfing action but also amusing land-based action. On one occasion whilst the 2 stars are on Safari in South Africa they have a close scrape with a pack of wild lions who decide they would like a ride in there Buggy.

Pat O'Connell and Longboarder 'Wing Nut' meet some of the top Surfers from the pro circuit as well as Robert August and Nat Young from the original. The Surfing footage with the Pro's shows 2 styles of surfing. This creates a great balance for the viewer who knows and enjoys his surfing techniques. The Endless Summer 2 shows and proves that surfing is a love to young and old around the globe.


perfect sequel to the classic epic   September 14, 2006
 3 out of 3 found this review helpful

after 30 or so years, bruce brown decided to follow up his classic "endless summer" with this. whereas a lot of sequels are disappointing, this is just as good as the original, apart from it not being the original and obviously being from a different era!

this time round, surfers, 'wignut' the longboarder, and pat the shortboarder, decided to follow the original film and chase the summer round the world looking for perfect waves. they travel to more and different places and catch some awesome, perfectly formed waves with bruce brown giving the same style of humorous commentary

highlights for me are an amazing wipeout section, pat getting his best ever wave every time and one of wignut's waves where he loses his board due to riding leash-less, so he body-surfs in on a wave, grabs his board whilst still on the wave and stands on it. pretty amazing you may say, but what's even more amazing is that his board is actually upside down with his fin up in the air!! must be seen to be believed.

there are many other excellent moments on this film, and like the original, this film too is a must for all surfers. although its already been 12 years since this film was made, time will prove it to last as long as the original.


Pack your bags and go   December 22, 2004
 8 out of 10 found this review helpful

this is the kind of movie that could change your life. you may just go and buy a plane ticket - i did - no regrets - no english winter for 4 years! quality movie...


The Endless Sumer 2   June 26, 2006
 3 out of 4 found this review helpful

The Endless Summer II is a very enjoyable film which you can watch over and over again. Bruce Brown's humour is infectious. On the serious side, the film shows everything from big wave surfing to boogie boarding and characteristics of the different countries visited during the endless summer. This makes it easy for every water nut to relate to the film. It contains the spirit of surfers and backpacking travellers alike. The film is uplifting and inspiring and may change your outlook on life. At a price of under 7 British pounds it is a bargain.


A remake of the 1960's classic   March 10, 2000
 5 out of 5 found this review helpful

The remake of the 1964 classic Endless Summer. Starring Robert 'Wingnut' Weaver and Patrick O'Connell who are determined to travel the globe in search of waves and sun. They use old surfing buddies and legends to find un-crowded waves all over the world. The film has some great comical moments from the narrator. Not quite as good as the original but if you live to surf then you should still watch this film.