Surf School (2006)

Name: Surf School
Genre: Comedy
Released: 2006-09-01
Duration: 83 min
Rating: 2.8
Cast: Corey Sevier, Sisqó, Laura Bell Bundy, Lee Norris, Diane Delano

Surf School (2006), directed by Joel Silverman, starring Corey Sevier and Sisqó.

09/01/2006 BR Comedy 1h 23m

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A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest. In order to prevail, however, they must do one important thing...learn to surf! We're taking your classic Cinderella story into the world of surfing, complete with hi-jinx and the aesthetic beauty of surf mecca Costa Rica, our spectacular set location

Arturo SmithCinematography
Joel SilvermanDirector, Writer
Michael AlbertsEditing
Juan FeldmanProducer

About the film

Surf School is a 2006 American teen sex comedy written and directed by Joel Silverman and starring Corey Sevier, Laura Bell Bundy, Harland Williams, and Sisqó. The screenplay concerns a group of misfits who must learn to surf in one week so they can compete in the championships.

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Plot

After Jordan transfers from the East Coast to a California high school, he finds himself a social outcast because he cannot surf. Jordan organizes several other misfits into a team, and they set off for Costa Rica to learn how to surf from former surfing star Rip, who is now an alcoholic. With only one week until the championship begins, they must learn all they can from Rip in order to face the school bully, Tyler.

Cast

Corey Sevier as Jordan

Laura Bell Bundy as Doris

Harland Williams as Rip

Sisqó as Mo

Lee Norris as Larry

Miko Hughes as Taz

Eriko Tamura as Chika

Taylor Negron as Boris

Diane Delano as Tillie

Ryan Carnes as Tyler

Cheryl Harrington as Mofika

Production

Shooting took place in Costa Rica.

Release

Surf School premiered in Yuma, Arizona, home of executive producer Doyle McCurley, on June 1, 2006. Lionsgate released the film on DVD in the US on July 17, 2007.

Reception

Reception has been negative. Phil Villarreal of the Arizona Daily Star called it "a dumb indie comedy that serves up various sex antics copied from copies of American Pie." Hock Teh of IGN rated it 1/10 stars and wrote that the film borrows the least funny elements from much better comedies. Noah Davis of PopMatters rated it 4/10 stars and wrote that it may play well to teenagers despite its faults. Nick Lyons of DVD Talk rated it 0.5/5 stars and called it a poor ripoff of American Pie. David Johnson of DVD Verdict wrote that it is clichéd and has a nonsensical plot, but it still has "a glimmer of intangible charm".

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Surf School at IMDb

Surf School at Rotten Tomatoes

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Trivia

The production budget was US$ 5.0 million.
It premiered on September 1, 2006, a Friday.
It runs 1h23 — short for a feature film.
This film's quiz has 11 questions — enough to play more than once without repeats.

Production

StudiosSlow Hand Releasing
CountriesUnited States
LanguagesHungarian, English, Japanese
BudgetUS$ 5,000,000
StatusReleased

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Arturo Smith Cinematography
Joel Silverman Director
Michael Alberts Editing
Juan Feldman Producer
Jeff Amsel Writer
Joel Silverman Writer

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What is Surf School about?

Surf School: A rag-tag bunch of seniors, complete outsiders at their surf-crazed Laguna Beach High School, decide to crash the biggest team surf contest. In order to prevail, however, they must do one important thing...learn to surf! We're taking your classic Cinderella story into the world of surfing, complete with hi-jinx and th…

Who directed Surf School?

Surf School was directed by Joel Silverman in 2006.

Who stars in Surf School?

The cast of Surf School includes Corey Sevier, Sisqó, Laura Bell Bundy, Lee Norris and Diane Delano.

How long is Surf School?

Surf School runs for 83 minutes, or 1h23.