Lords of Dogtown
The radical true story behind three teenage surfers from Venice Beach, California, who took skateboarding to the extreme and changed the world of sports forever. Stacy Peralta, Tony Alva and Jay Adams are the Z-Boys, a bunch of nobodies until they create a new style of skateboarding that becomes a worldwide phenomenon. But when their hobby becomes a business, the success shreds their friendship.
Critics Sentiment
Z-Boys start sneaking into empty backyard pools during the drought
Tony gets knocked out in a fight at a skating championship
The film dramatically drops from its peak pool skating sequences (8.7) to the corporate takeover and team dissolution (6.5), losing 2.2 points as the authentic skateboarding culture gives way to commercialization
Lords of Dogtown starts strong with authentic 70s skateboarding culture and thrilling pool sequences, but loses momentum in its middle act as corporate interests break up the team and the narrative becomes unfocused. The film recovers emotionally in its final act through Sid's illness and the friends' reunion, ending on a genuinely moving note that recaptures the original spirit.
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John Robinson
Stacy
Emile Hirsch
Jay
Rebecca De Mornay
Philaine
William Mapother
Donnie
Julio Oscar Mechoso
Mr. Alva
Victor Rasuk
Tony
Nikki Reed
Kathy Alva
Heath Ledger
Skip
Vincent Laresca
Chino
Brian Zarate
Montoya
Pablo Schreiber
Stecyk
Elden Henson
Billy Z
Michael Angarano
Sid
Mitch Hedberg
Urethane Wheels Guy
Benjamin Nurick
Browser
Stephanie Limb
Peggy Oki
Mike Ogas
Bob Biniak
Cheyne Magnusson
Jim 'Red Dog' Muir
Don Nguyen
Shogo
Melonie Díaz
Blanca
Crew
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