Director curtis hanson fell ill during production and was replaced by michael apted for the final 15 days of a 37 day shoot. Frosty wrote the book as a mix of an autobiography and a tribute to jay moriarity, a fellow surfer and exceptional friend. The scottish actor, who stars as reallife surfer frosty hesson in chasing mavericks, described his surfing skills as nonexistent before he started working on. Jul 17, 20 chasing mavericks writing and lesson plans. His accomplishments as a soul surfer and his love for mavericks in particular was celebrated in a book on surfing coauthored shortly before his death. Find all songs in chasing mavericks soundtrack, with scene descriptions.
Chasing mavericks on dvd 024543827863 from 20th century fox. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks. When he was 15 years old, he was so much better than all the other surfers that were his age. Chasing mavericks overall messages are that with enough determination and discipline, you can accomplish anything. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. Chasing mavericks by michael apted, curtis hanson jonny. Chasing mavericks, by curtis hanson and michael apted. Among his students was jay moriarty, a soul surfer, a true champion, and one of the greatest ambassadors to the sport and lifestyle of. It is also one of the most impressive surf destinations of america, the mavericks surf break. Oct 26, 2012 the scottish actor, who stars as reallife surfer frosty hesson in chasing mavericks, described his surfing skills as nonexistent before he started working on the film. When 15yearold surfing phenomenon jay moriarty jonny weston discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, actually exists near his california home, he becomes determined to conquer it. Oct 21, 2012 the new movie chasing mavericks immortalizes jay moriarity, who braved the waves of a treacherous surfing zone in northern california and died at 22. Also sign me up for fanmail to get updates on all things movies.
This book was good but it didnt get exciting until the ending. Aug 23, 2012 chasing mavericks trailer 2012 official movie trailer 3 in hd starring jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer directed by curtis hanson, michael apted surfing phenom. Surfer jay moriarty, who died in a diving accident the day before his 23rd birthday, achieved fame by surfing mavericks, a famously forbidding california surfing spot. This is less effective as a biopic of jay moriarty than it is as. A surfer sets out to ride the northern california break known as mavericks. It is a mixture of memories and of hessons own philosophies about human nature and endeavors and about sports coaching. Chasing mavericks gerard butler on accident on set. The movie has positive messages about hard work, perseverance and looking out for others, but the choice of what to pursue is hard for the average person to appreciate.
He falls into the ocean by accident and is saved by an older more experienced surfer frosty hesson played by gerard butler. This autumn, mavericks will be the focus of a film dedicated to that area and two men in particular who braved the waves there. There are a few brief scenes of violence mostly pushing, shoving, and huge waves battering a few surfers who arent up to the task as well as a couple of disturbing moments. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break. Finally, the reallife ending to jay moriaritys story which is covered in the epilogue does add an unexpected touch of poignancy. Oct 26, 2012 that history hovers in chasing mavericks as the macrameandchakra backdrop for a resolutely oldschool tale, by turns seductive and cornball, about a master, a young grasshopper and the. The movie describes the inherent dangers and thrills of riding the waves at. Watch chasing mavericks online stream full movie directv. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Chasing mavericks, is the invigorating true story of young jay moriarity and.
Chasing mavericks 1 hours and 56 minutes movie 2012 the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenomenon jay moriarity. As a whole, chasing mavericks offers some spectacular cinematic imitation of the surfing experience, but fills that mold with paintbynumbers plot beats and characters. Frosty hesson is best know as jays mentor, and throughout the book frosty splices in sentences written in italics that are pieces of advice he gave jay and is now passing. Veteran directors curtis hanson and michael apted collaborate to tell the inspirational true story of a young surfer who dedicated his life to conquering one of the worlds biggest waves in chasing mavericks after hanson was sidelined due to health issues, apted was forced to step in and direct the remainder of the film. Gerard butler and jonny weston star in the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moria.
Chasing mavericks bluray by 20th century fox by curtis hanson michael apted 5. Gerard butler in the surfing movie chasing mavericks the. Although a stilted setup might lead some to suspect. After onceinadecade weather conditions cause already legendary waves north of santa cruz to swell to terrifying proportions, a reasonable surfer would stay on the beach. We hope you it special thanks to martijnfinckefotografie for shooting the video.
Cornershop brimful of asha official music video original tjinder singh by cornershop. The reason to see chasing mavericks is the same reason why people flock to shore locations when a hurricane approaches. Even when things get hard, jay never gives up and continues on his mission to ride the mavericks. Chasing mavericks is a wellmade movie about a young man with a burning desire to surf some insanely huge waves. The 20 film chasing mavericks, based on the life of jay moriarity, an accomplished big wave surfer and allaround waterman was an onagain, offagain film project, almost since the day it was. Half moon bay is remarkable for many qualities from its art scene to wineries and natural beauty. Gerard butler, elisabeth shue and hollywood newcomer jonny weston star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. Jay was born in augusta, georgia but moved to the pleasure point area of santa cruz when he was eight. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, is not only real, but exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he. The memoir of a surfing legend by frosty hesson isbn. Oct 25, 2012 majestic fivestory waves are the stars in a film that should have better served the life of surf legend jay moriarity.
With jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer. Chasing mavericks original soundtrack original soundtrack. He trains with this surfer to chase after mavericks. Although i can understand why surfing has its charms, theres a moment in chasing mavericks where it seems to embody insanity. Oct 29, 2012 chasing mavericks comes fully alive when the setting shifts to the ocean, beginning with the spiritual awakening of 8yearold jay cooper timberline when, by sheer providence, he is saved from a watery grave by hesson who calls it dumb luck. Chasing mavericks succeeds in relating jay moriaritys resilience and courage to a broader audience, which makes it a valuable addition to a short list of hollywood surf films. Staring gerard butler, jonny weston, leven rambin and abigail spencer.
The day that jay went with frosty to watch him surf the mavericks, was the day that he knew he had to eventually do that. Oct 26, 2012 frosty agrees to train jay to ride the wave, but warns him of the risks, and the fact that he only has twelve weeks to get prepared to ride mavericks. Chasing mavericks 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Jay accomplishes it by staying true to his course as a surfer, son, and student to frosty. The movie is about the life of american surfer jay moriarty. Allstar t hose of us of the sea must return to it, gurgles gerard butler as around him roils a surf drama with all the subtlety of a 50ft breaker. Rent chasing mavericks 2012 starring gerard butler and jonny weston on dvd and bluray. Amazing coastal chill out surf songs 2 by dats4real. The film chasing mavericks captures the attraction and danger of the waves that dare athletes from all over the globe with spectacular visuals. He was one of those people who were born to do something and for jay, it was to surf. Parents need to know that chasing mavericks is based on the true story of how 16yearold jay moriarty became a surfing legend by training to ride the massive mavericks waves.
Reviewed in the united kingdom on december 20, 2015. Click here to watch video if jesus were a surfer seems to have been the pitch for this fabulously earnest reallife tale of a cherubic santa cruz waverider called jay. A captivating and autobiographical account of the life of the large wave surfer, jay moriarty, and his mentor, frosty hesson. Meanwhile, chasing mavericks is opening in just over 2,000 theaters and it is another film that will likely miss the top five, maybe even the top ten. Richard frosty hesson has been surfing the northern california waters since 1963 and was among the elite group of surfers who first began riding the colossal waves at mavericks in the 1980s. The new movie chasing mavericks immortalizes jay moriarity, who braved the waves of a treacherous surfing zone in northern california and died at 22. Chasing mavericks is a biographical movie released in 2012. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. Frosty agrees to train jay to ride the wave, but warns him of the risks, and the fact that he only has twelve weeks to get prepared to ride mavericks. Jay was a young man with great courage and integrity. He has trained hundreds of young people in the art of surfing.
Its unlikely, however, that it resembles the karate kid as closely as chasing. He is inspired by a local legend that surfs a forty foot wave called, mavericks. Its great toread the story of the movie chasing mavericks in a novelization. Chasing mavericks trailer 3 2012 gerard butler movie. Chasing mavericks is a true story about a young surfer named jay moriarity. Chasing mavericks was released on dvd and bluray disc on february 26, 20. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 20 december 2015. When 15yearold jay moriarty weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty hesson butler to train him to ride it. Chasing mavericks soundtrack music complete song list. The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming lessons and described his experience mentoring jay moriarity. With gerard butler, jonny weston and elisabeth shue. Oct 24, 2012 ill begin by putting my cards on the table.
I recommend this movie to a teenage or adult audience, and to those thrill seekers who have a keen interest in large wave surfing. Theres no doubt a fascinating story in that, about the drive and commitment it would take a kid to achieve such a feat at such a young age. Jay enlists the aid of local surfing legend frosty hesson gerard butler to train him to ride the mavericks and live to tell about it. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. Majestic fivestory waves are the stars in a film that should have better served the life of surf legend jay moriarity. Greg holden i need an energy chasing mavericks soundtrack by relativitymusic. Like in the chasing mavericks movie, the true story confirms that the real jay moriaritys father, doug, was absent for most of his childhood.
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