Soul Surfer

Soul Surfer is inspired by the true story of Bethany Hamilton, a teen surfer. The movie starts off with a big build up. The viewer get introduced to the Hamilton family, and Bethany's best friend. Viewers also get to watch her compete and win her way to the regional competition. Bethany is a very social teenager. She is very self-motivated and driven to be the best surfer around. She trains everyday and is home schooled due to her training schedule. She is also very involved in a church group. After the introductions are made, there is a gruesome shark attack. I suggest that if blood makes you queasy you look away. Bethany's entire arm is removed and she nearly dies from blood loss. Not long after her release, Bethany gets right back in the water. She tries to figure out a way to stand up and maintain her balance. She trains very hard and ends up competing but she is no longer a front runner. Of course this makes her very upset and she contemplates quitting numerous times. She gives her boards away to fans and decides to go on a mission trip to help a country recover from a tsunami. While she is there she inspires the people of the city by teaching a little child to surf. This was a huge impact on Bethany because she realized that her surfing affected more than just her life. She was (and is) great enough to make a difference for others. She returned home to hundreds of letters from fans across the world. Most letters were from children who also were missing limbs. She again competed and did amazing. She caught a wave in the last seconds that would have made her win if the judges counted it. Instead she got third but to everyone in Hawaii and her competitors she was a winner. Since then she has gone on to win the National title and many other competitions. This movie was inspiring and very touching. I highly recommend going to see it!

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