The movie is about the life of american surfer jay moriarty. Chasing mavericks 2012 cast and crew credits, including actors, actresses, directors, writers and more. Then you can start reading kindle books on your smartphone, tablet, or computer no kindle device required. The movie tells the story of legendary big wave surfer jay moriarity and his mentor rick frosty hesson, who teaches him how to surf mavericks, a california surfing location that is home to some of the biggest waves in the.
What begins as a mentorship turns into a unique bond, as. Revolution 3d barely grabbed fifth place, while the less said about fun size and chasing mavericks the better. Jay accomplishes it by staying true to his course as a surfer, son, and student to frosty. Chasing mavericks is a wellmade movie about a young man with a burning desire to surf some insanely huge waves. If you would like to participate, you can visit the project page, where you can join the project and see a list of open tasks. When 15yearold jay moriarity johnny weston discovers that the mythical mavericks surf break is real, he reaches out to local surfing legend frosty.
Chasing mavericks was dated for october 26 and opened against cloud atlas, silent hill. Oct 29, 2012 as a whole, chasing mavericks offers some spectacular cinematic imitation of the surfing experience, but fills that mold with paintbynumbers plot beats and characters. The movie describes the inherent dangers and thrills of riding the waves at mavericks, in half moon bay, in northern california. He trains with this surfer to chase after mavericks. Making mavericks by frosty hesson the story behind the hit surfing movie chasing mavericks. Facebook is showing information to help you better understand the purpose of a page.
Ive watched chasing mavericks numerous times drawn not only to the story of. The surfing adventure film chasing mavericks represents a milestone of sorts in the career of its star gerard butler. Listen to trailer music, ost, original score, and the full list of popular songs in the film. With jonny weston, gerard butler, elisabeth shue, abigail spencer. In october 2012, frosty hesson published making mavericks with zola books. Chasing mavericks is a us drama about a teenage boy who is trained by an experienced older surfer to surf some powerful waves. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenomenon jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. Formed in 1989, the band released six albums, including their debut selftitled album in 1991, from hell to paradise, in 1992 after signing to mca records and their last album, a second selfti. Mavericks is a surfing location in northern california outside pillar point harbor, just north of the town of half moon bay at the village of princetonbythesea. Gerard butlers big kahuna lays it on thick in a wipeout of a surfing drama, writes henry barnes. Gerard butler and jonny weston star in the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moria. The movie novelization and millions of other books are available for amazon kindle.
Staring gerard butler, jonny weston, leven rambin and abigail spencer. Chasing mavericks book tickets at cineworld cinemas. When 15 year old jay discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break. This website uses cookies to provide you with a better experience. Find all songs in chasing mavericks soundtrack, with scene descriptions. Chasing mavericks official trailer in uk cinemas 5th july youtube. He falls into the ocean by accident and is saved by an older more experienced surfer frosty hesson played by gerard butler. See actions taken by the people who manage and post content. 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. Based on the inspirational true story of surfing icon jay moriarity, chasing mavericks tells the story of a young mans quest to surf northern californias most dangerous waves, and the local legend who takes him under his wing. Chasing mavericks true story real jay moriarity, frosty hesson. When young jay moriarity discovers that the mythic mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on earth, exists just miles from his santa cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend frosty hesson to train him to survive it. Chasing mavericks overall messages are that with enough determination and discipline, you can accomplish anything.
He is inspired by a local legend that surfs a forty foot wave called, mavericks. Its sweet, gentle, and affably modest, but chasing mavericks is ultimately pulled under by an unconvincing script and a puzzling lack of energy. Frosty wrote the book as a mix of an autobiography and a tribute to jay moriarity, a fellow surfer and exceptional friend. Enter your mobile number or email address below and well send you a link to download the free kindle app. Watch chasing mavericks movie trailer and book chasing mavericks tickets online. Kyle and his friend head up to mavericks, but have some unexpected car trouble on the way. The mavericks tour 20202021 find dates and tickets. Everyday low prices and free delivery on eligible orders. A surfer sets out to ride the northern california break known as mavericks. Here are our top 0 products for chasing mavericks book, based on customer ratings and staff picks.
Making mavericks by frosty hesson goodreads share book. 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. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of real life surfing phenom jay moriarity played by newcomer jonny weston. This book was good but it didnt get exciting until the ending. It also fell compared to last year, the box office was down 11%, which is disappointing after a series of wins. The album charted at number 40 in the uk albums chart and it was certified gold. It also fell compared to last year, the box office was down 11%, which is. Chasing mavericks british board of film classification. The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming. Chasing mavericks on dvd 024543827863 from 20th century fox. So, yes, this movie version of jays life starts out like the karate kid, the grouchy older guy teaching the kid all those life lessons complete with the bullies and the messed up mom, but this movie is more than all this typical stuff. They released their sixth studio album on september 23rd 2003, which featured a duet. A captivating and autobiographical account of the life of the large wave surfer, jay moriarty, and his mentor, frosty hesson. Making mavericks is the inspiring story of their fatherson bond and of the challenges that made each of them who they weresurf legends, and the subject of the upcoming film chasing mavericks.
Jul 06, 20 switch to the uk edition switch to the australia edition switch to the international edition search jobs digital archive coupons. Oct 26, 2012 chasing mavericks was dated for october 26 and opened against cloud atlas, silent hill. If you are not a talent buyer, we are unable to provide the mavericks manager or management contact information. Even when things get hard, jay never gives up and continues on his mission to ride the mavericks. Surfing legend frosty hesson shares the story of his remarkably. After a strong winter storm in the northern pacific ocean, waves can routinely crest at over 8 m 25 ft and top out at over 18 m 60 ft. Based on the inspirational true story of surfing icon jay moriarty, of men and mavericks tells the story of a young mans quest to surf northern californias most dangerous wave, and the local legend who takes him under his wing. Making mavericks audiobook by frosty hesson, ian spiegelman. As a whole, chasing mavericks offers some spectacular cinematic imitation of the surfing experience, but fills that mold with paintbynumbers plot beats and characters. Chasing mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom jay moriarity newcomer jonny weston. It is a mixture of memories and of hessons own philosophies about human nature and endeavors and about sports coaching.
Jay still has records as a surfer that are unbroken. Based on the life of jay moriarty, who died at sea aged 22, the film provides thrilling. Oct 26, 2012 find all songs in chasing mavericks soundtrack, with scene descriptions. She is seen lying motionless on the floor and in her husbands arms as her distressed young daughter watches.
Chasing mavericks soundtrack music complete song list. Even when things get hard, jay never gives up and continues on. In making mavericks, frosty talks about his turbulent youth spent under difficult circumstances, with parents who tried to find a positive way to. Chasing mavericks is within the scope of the wikiproject water sports, a collaborative effort to improve wikipedias coverage of water sports. Mar 28, 2015 kyle and his friend head up to mavericks, but have some unexpected car trouble on the way. The font used for the movie title is very similar to aldo the apache designed by aj paglia. Reviewed in the united kingdom on 20 december 2015. A young boy, jay moriarity played by jonny weston learns a lot about the oceans surf by observing it. Consider the opportunity to book the mavericks or other entertainers for a wedding, birthday, anniversary, business meeting or convention. When 15 year old jay discovers the mythic mavericks surf break is just miles from his home, he enlists the help of a local legend to train him. Jay is striving to be able to surf mavericks and frosty helps him achieve this hefty goal. The book naturally fleshes out the story of frostys life and his life principles. The memoir of a surfing legend by frosty hesson isbn.
Chasing mavericks gerard butler, elisabeth shue and hollywood newcomer jonny weston star in this inspiring true story of courage and friendship the whole family will love. Chasing mavericks was released on dvd and bluray disc on february 26, 20. Watch the chasing mavericks movie trailer for the film starring gerard butler and jonny weston. 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. Finally, the reallife ending to jay moriaritys story which is covered in the. The book is a memoir filled with hessons lifeaffirming lessons and described his experience mentoring jay moriarity. Though the book takes the reader through frostys life, it is also structured around the surfing phenomenon of mavericks, the wave break in halfmoon bay california. Chasing mavericks is a biographical movie released in 2012. Matienzos story appears in matt warshaws book mavericks. The mavericks are an american country band from miami, florida, consisting of raul malo, paul deakin, eddie perez and jerry dale mcfadden. In making mavericks, frosty talks about his turbulent youth spent under difficult circumstances, with parents who tried to find a positive way to handle a child with a passion for water and a disregard for his own safety. Chasing mavericks original soundtrack original soundtrack. Chasing mavericks is a true story about a young surfer named jay moriarity. Created with the assistance of some of the biggest names in surfing and featuring mindblowing wave footage, chasing mavericks offers spectacular action drenched with.