Dogtown and Z-Boys
2002
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Jun 2, 2005 · Not only is there no need for this movie, but its weaknesses underline the strength of the doc. How and why Peralta found so much old footage of skateboarding in 1975 is a mystery, but he was able to give us a good sense of those kids at that time.
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55% Tomatometer 146 Reviews 81% Audience Score 50,000+ Ratings A drought in 1970s Southern California has an unexpected side effect: as people empty their swimming pools, a group of teen...
- (146)
- Catherine Hardwicke
- PG-13
- Emile Hirsch
Jun 3, 2005 · Lords of Dogtown: Directed by Catherine Hardwicke. With John Robinson, Emile Hirsch, Rebecca De Mornay, William Mapother. The film follows the surf and skateboarding trends that originated in Venice, California during the 1970s.
- (58K)
- Biography, Drama, Sport
- Catherine Hardwicke
- 2005-06-03
Lords of Dogtown tells the story of how a group of Venice street kids changed the face of skateboarding (and, to some degree, youth) culture in the mid- to late 1970s. The adolescent adopted the Zephyr Shop, a surf store run by Skip Engblom (Heath Ledger), as their home away from the own dysfunctional homes.
Lords of Dogtown Reviews. The outfits, the cars, the lingo, the fantastic soundtrack – it’s all used seamlessly to recreate a highly believable 1970’s. Full Review | Original Score: 3.5/5 ...
Jun 3, 2005 · From the dangerous waves off a long-forgotten pier to the concrete wasteland of a city slum, Lords of Dogtown brings to cinematic life the rebel beginnings of some unforgettable sports culture stars. (Sony)
Upon its release, Lords of Dogtown received mostly mixed reviews. The film holds a 55% approval rating on Rotten Tomatoes based on 146 reviews, with an average rating of 5.95/10.
