Syl The story of Bethany Hamilton is quite inspiring. She was born to surfers in Hawaii and surfing is in her blood. When we watch the movie, we see how surfing is a big part of her life. Her parents are played by Dennis Quaid and Helen Hunt. They are terrific in their roles as her parents. Craig T. Nelson has a small role as the doctor. Kevin Sorbo has a supporting role. The actress who played Bethany Hamilton did a terrific job in the role. The scenery is just magnificent and beautiful of course in Hawaii. I was surprised to learn that Bethany has been home-schooled on the islands. Her family belongs to the Fellowship Church on the island. Carrie Underwood played Sarah Hill, a minister. Bethany and her best friend Alana miss a missionary trip to Mexico. Sadly, Bethany's arm was bit off by a shark bite. She survived luckily but she had to rebuild and learn to live her life on her own terms. The film is inspiring to anybody who has overcome such hardship. The final moments of the film has actual footage of the real Bethany and her family.

pkryder-1 Soul Surfer is a feel-good inspirational movie.But there are virtually NO Hawaiian-descent people in the film at all!! Last time I was in Hawaii, I sure remember seeing lots of Hawaiians!And another thing: WHY are virtually ALL of the females in this film blonde? The only non-blonde female (excluding background people) was that mean brunette girl in the surfing competitions.

kusu-91569 I watched it so late but it didn't matter. Whether you watched it yesterday or today, it would always seem new. It was so superb and motivational that you would never get tired of watching it again. Just saw it and sees the changes in yourself. You would perceived everything in right way. Its right that we cannot change what we have gone through or what have happened earlier, but we have full opportunity to change what will going to happen tomorrow. That what movie will tell you, just look at the brighter side what you have. if you just rise up when everything puts you down then you are champion. And BETHANY HAMILTON is CHAMPION.

doctordri The fact that this movie has so many good votes, when it is really bad, means that there is a huge amount of religious freaks out there trying to convert the world into their fairy.For some reason every fool who believes in myths must try to convince others that their myth (only that one, and no other myth) is the right one, and that everybody must worship their deity.This story is the opposite of reality: when in real life religion is a problem that must be overcame in order to fight and success without expecting a magical intervention, they show the drama as if going to a temple will automatically resolve your problems.Religious propaganda, that's all.Don't waste your time seeing this pamphlet about how we should adore a magical fairy in the sky.