i first view this movie in my teen and have watch it on countless occasion since and it never tire and a fantastic movie that give a great insight into the world of surf and as well a make you want to learn to surf the moment it end . set in california in the 60 big wednesday follow the life of three surf buddy matt and leroy and jack and from surf their local beach and call ups to vietnam and party and gatecrasher and vacation in mexico and some amazing surf . this be the best surfing movie i have come across and and definately one of my favourite film of all time even if you have never surf or live in the middle of a city mile from the sea this be a must see . this be the close most of u will ever come to and or dare to face and the like of killer or maverick ( which i believe the movie be base around ) positive .