Lords Of Dogtown Movie
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They came from nothing to change everything.
Based on the true story of the legendary z-boys.
They never thought they'd be famous, but they always thought they'd be friends.
A fictionalized take on the group of brilliant young skateboarders raised in the mean streets of Dogtown in Santa Monica, California. The Z-Boys, as they come to be known, perfect their craft in the empty swimming pools of unsuspecting suburban homeowners, pioneering a thrilling new sport and eventually moving into legend.
| 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 |
| Catherine Hardwicke |
6.60 out of 10 (6403 votes)
Visitor Reviews
Wow
posted on 14 Aug 2009I initially went to see this movie went to see this movie with my boyfriend because he all in all begged me to see it with him and a group of his friends.I went in expecting the same exact thing the documentary had which wasn't that interesting to me. But when the film began to unfold I couldn't stop watching! The fact that it really was a skating/surfing movie was one of the reasons we went to see it but in the end for me I was just amazed at how Tony,Jay,and Stacy's lives had all taken different turns. Not just that but I LOVED SID!! His role kind of made the movie for me in someways . I actually cried at the end when Tony,Jay,and Stacy all got back together to skate and see the dying Sid. Then when the little 'factoids' flashed across the screen saying that Sid had died I started to cry like a little child. Saying all that to say this Lords of Dogtown is more than a movie about Surfers and Skaters it is a great movie about getting out of the places you don't want to be and attaining your goals. Not to mention if you love skating or surfing some of the tricks in this movie are SiCk.
Emile nails it
posted on 08 Aug 2009I've probably watched the Dogtown documentary (2002) at least 15 times. I wasn't expecting greatness from the feature film version, mainly because so much of the brilliance of the documentary comes from the raw charisma of the skaters themselves. Jay Adams and Tony Alva, in particular, are so intense that their personalities jump off the screen just in photographs. It's an amazing fact about the documentary that it tells their story mostly in still photos and still manages to capture their movement (both in the form of individual skating and as a collective cultural force).The film Lords of Dogtown starts off a little shaky, with the actors seeming to be feeling out their roles with some awkward dialogue and stagy setups. But the movie started to win me over when I realized what a surprisingly decent job the actor Emile Hirsch was doing with the character of Jay Adams. This was the role that I thought would be impossible to fill-- Jay was the original, essential child of California in all his natural beauty, talent, and exceptionality. As one article in a skateboarding magazine put it, he has the "crazy gleam" in his eye that can't be replicated. When you see that gleam, you know you're dealing with someone whose craziness is genuine, not affected. And somehow Emile Hirsch pulls it off, with the perennially pursed lips and half-smile and cock-eyed hazel gaze and intense focus. He even got the voice right-- kind of breathy, quiet, slightly mocking, like it might equally be whispering a threat, a flirtation, or a wry piece of wisdom.I loved the cameo by the real Jay Adams in the party scene at Jay's mom's house.So the film went way beyond my expectations with Hirsch's performance. TA's representation, on the other hand, left a lot to be desired. But Jay was the character they had to nail. So I give it an 8/10. Nice film, nice work. For really inspiring skate footage and thought-provoking interviews with the skaters themselves, check out the documentary.
Good movie if you take it for what it is-fiction.
posted on 27 Jul 2009I really enjoyed this movie. I thought it was a good story, though rather loosely based on the actual events. Heath Ledger did an amazing job as Skip, especially with his accent. The sets were also recreated very nicely, giving the movie a good vibe. If you want the real story of the zboys get the documentary, the movie is very dramatic and overexagerates the characters. The movie had it's flaws, the characters aren't completely rounded and at times the transitions feel a little choppy. Despite it's downfalls, I still found the movie to be entertaining and able to evoke some emotion from the viewer. If you can look at the movie as a good story and not go searching for facts it's much more enjoyable. If you're looking for more fact than fiction watch the documentary.
it's a movie, not a documentary
posted on 25 Jul 2009I understand why you might want to compare Lords of Dogtown to Peralta's documentary Dogtown and Z-boys, but I feel the need to point out that Lords of Dogtown is a movie, not a documentary. It's not the movie version of the documentary; it's simply a movie, and it should stand alone as one. That being said, I found it moving, artful, and entertaining. I grew up watching my brother's skateboard videos, and they never held my attention for long. I stumbled upon Lords of Dogtown while flipping through the channels and couldn't look away. The structure has been called too messy and abrupt, but that didn't bother me at all. It lent itself to the messy and abrupt turn of events in the lives of the boys, especially after their "discovery." The movie also took care to chronicle their emotional development while keeping its distance, which kept it from becoming sappy or contrived. The skateboarding clips were "cool" to me, and the acting was spectacular, especially Emile Hirsch. Heath Ledger was obviously asked to take his accent a little too far, but he was playing a pretty eccentric character. All in all, as a movie, it's fantastic.
Start being open minded people!
posted on 19 Jul 2009I'm really sorry, but after reading the comment that was written by 'peterstrauss' I really felt like smashing my head against a wall just because it was written in such ignorance. True: it's not a movie the mass is used to see, but that's really not a reason to discard it as 'BAD'. Or however you Americans say it. It's merely a reason to open your eyes to see another level of movie making. Not every movie has to be a copy of another movie. And there are a lot of them around. Her other movie he commented on (Thirteen) isn't a bad movie. It just shows another world in movie making. Lords of Dogtown and Thirteen are beautiful movies and I really have respect for the way they were made. And by the way, 'peterstrauss':The camera moves and editing on both weren't choppy; they were meant to be like that. No movie is made with a director that doesn't know what he or she is doing! It's just the way people look at it and instantly make a opinion about it. While you think of it as choppy other peeps think of it as art. Making movies isn't about giving the big public what they want, it's about giving them something to think and (usually) learn about. Well; excuse my bad English in some parts, but I really thought this had to be said. If movies were all alike there wouldn't be any reason anymore to watch and make them.
Had many doubts before viewing, but was surprisingly pleased.
posted on 05 Jul 2009OK, yes this is very similar to the documentary "Dogtown & Z-Boys", however it dives into the story deeper on many levels. For example in the doc you get the idea that Jay Adams had a rough upbringing, but it is never mentioned as to why. Lords explains that situation in a little more detail. I guess it helps to be a skater at least at some point in your life, ICG wrote a great story on the making of the film, which I found very very interesting. I love Powell- Peratla Skateboards, grew up riding them. I also think that Stacy is one of the greatest filmmakers today, and any film that he has something to do with, weather its directing, or writing, or something else, I will check it out, even Police Academy 4, o-yea thats right.
I went to go see it for the guys.
posted on 01 Jul 2009I went to go see this movie because in the trailer I saw all these fine guys. They were gorgeous and the look was rough and grimy. When I went to go see it the second day it came out I was surprised. The movie did not look computer generalized, it looked completely real. It was wild and chaotic, and I loved it. The character of Jay Adams is amazing. I would have liked to know more about him. His three friends are Tony Alva, Stacy Peralta and Sid. Tony is this ego maniac and loves to show off. He is competitive and tries to beat anyone in his way. The movie goes on as Tony, Jay and Stacy split. Tony and Stacy go into competitive sporting, while Jay skates for the thrill and fun of it while trying to support him and his mother. There is a love triangle between Jay, Stacy and Tony's sister, Kathy. Kathy likes Stacy but Stacy is driven and ambitious, too serious for Kathy. Jay steps in and she goes wild for him. (I don't blame her.) In the end, Sid, who is a tag along to Jay, gets cancer. He has a tumor, which brings together these separate friends. Stacy, Tony, and Jay all come back for one last visit.In the long run this movie was awesome. The Z-Boys were wonderfully portrayed. There were fast heart racing moments and a quiet time when you started to understand the characters. This was a great way to show the revolution of Skateboarding and the transformation form boys to men, with ego and power dominating.
Awesome Movie!!!
posted on 29 Jun 2009This movie was incredible! All our family and friends loved it also. Parents, teenagers, kids, everyone.The movie was action packed and fun the entire time. The actors representing the actual skaters did an incredible job of representing them well. It was easy to understand where they were coming from and going through. In fact, they did so well that I researched Jay, Stacy, Tony, and Skip afterward. After reading their interviews, their attitudes were vivid and accurate in the movie. We are appreciative and have been inspired by the history of the Zephyr skate team and the actors who brought it to life for us.I highly recommend this movie to everyone!
UH.....how do you say.....AWESOME???????
posted on 10 Jun 2009Everyone pretty much said it already.....the movie rocks hard!!! And Heath Ledger's role as Skip Engblom is absolutely amazing......hoping he gets an Oscar nod as the scene-stealin'/breakout part it is for him. Emile Hirsch is who stands out bigtime... personifying the tragic of Jay Adams. All 3 main characters are very believable as Jay, Tony, and Stacy. If you dug the original documentary by Peralta...you'll love this too. My brother works for Tony Hawk in stage production....on his Boom-Boom Huck Jam tour this summer, so naturally the cameo Tony makes as the Astronaut that takes a tumble whilst trying his hand at skating wearing moon boots..... was hysterical. In fact we see the real Skip, Stacy, and even Jay peppered thru-out the movie. The irony of seeing the real Jay partying down at Philaine's party, right before Jay gets offered the "slinky" commercial....is truly priceless. All-in-all....an amazing film!!!! GO SEE IT!!!!!
It made me wanna' head to Venice Beach, and watch the water ....be 15 again, and bust-out old Three Dog Night tunes. Oh to be young again!!!!
The previews for this movie were a little weak, Don't be fooled, its a great movie
posted on 12 May 2009This was one of the best movies this year. I am a teenage girl and i admit that i originally went to see this movie to see Emile Hirsch who i thought was hot. Within the first half hour of watching it I was sucked into the story of the film and my friend and I no longer turned to look at each other with raised eyebrows when Emile(who plays Jay) came on the screen. The acting was very well done, with little known actors so that the characters seemed more real and there was little confusion at the beginning by holding them to their previous roles, since i had seen only one movie with one of them in it. Heath Ledgar even does a great job. He realistically played this role and left all his bomb movies and chick-flicks behind. When the movie ended everyone in the theater (sadly only about a dozen of us, though it was Monday about lunch time) just stayed in their seats. Everyone seemed to be as floored as me and my friend. The fact that it was a movie was forgotten, and we sat there to really soak in the story. The fact that footage of the real Lords of Dogtown were played during the credits had us staying even longer. Such a wonderfully done film that surprised me as it did many others. If you thought that the previews for this movie seemed a little weak, do not be fooled, it was a great movie. I actually loved it so much i went out and bought the soundtrack. My dad shortly afterwords took it and put it in the car to listen to since he grew up with all of the great music on the album. I highly recommend seeing this movie, and i am about to go see again in a couple days with some new friends to introduce them to a wonderful movie. Don't be put off by not liking skateboarding or surfing. I am unable to do either, and don't like watching it really but this movie is about so much more than just introducing skateboarding to the masses. It's about the feeling of the 70s and how a group of teenagers were given a change to live their life doing what they love and portraying the ideals of the time so well. Guys and girls will both love this movie, so will older people that grew up in the 70 and the teenagers of today.
one of those movies you are glad you have watched
posted on 10 May 2009I thought this movie was absolutely fantastic, in my personal opinion, anyone who thought differently must have either a.) fallen asleep through the whole movie or b.) doesn't have a functioning brain. For a movie based on a true story about skateboarding in the 70's, they could not have done it any better, the storyline, the filming itself was superb. One of the better movies i have seen in a long time. The special features on the DVD actually has a making of the movie, and it shows how the actors had to start of skateboarding from scratch because they are riding on boards that are basically a dead language and it also shows all the original people that the movie was based upon. It's well worth watching and u would be sorry if u missed out on hiring it or buying it.
Good enough to see 100 times!
posted on 06 May 2009I don't know exactly what I was expecting this movie to be, but I know for sure Lords of Dogtown surpassed anything I could have been hoping for. The performances in this movie were so good, especially Heath Ledger's, that I will seek out other movies by these young actors. I will find the documentary to watch and seek out any books written about these guys. I'm hooked! The soundtrack alone will be nostalgic to everyone who is older than 20. It's full of the now classic rock that truly took me back to the 70's. I will buy both the soundtrack and the DVD!!Although I don't know how to classify this movie, I recommend it to everyone, no matter your age or social standing. It's funny at times, and heart wrenching at others. This is an eye opening experience that everyone can learn from.
damn bloody awesome
posted on 30 Apr 2009i just cant believe how damn good this movie was. all the actors were superb and i really grew to know them, especially after watching it six times in a row( i was on a long plane flight). the way its edited is fantastic, and the skateboarding in it is bloody awesome. its so damn 70's i just cant believe it. i loved every second of this film and everyone should watch it at least once. heath ledger did a great job(go Aussie go), as well as the rest of the cast, young and old. it has a great feel to it, its fast movie and the music in it goes so well with each scene. it makes u really wanna live through what these skate boarding geniuses have lived through. this is such a well done movie and i bloody well love it, certainly one of my favorite movies of all time.
Unrated much better than theatrical
posted on 08 Apr 2009First and foremost this movie is much better while watching the unrated version rather than the theatrical version. The main cast includes, Heath Ledger(Skip), Emil Hersch(Jay), Viktor Rasuk(Tony) ,and John Robinson(Stacy). Cathrine Hardwicke directed lords and it Stacy Peralta(original Z boy and director) wrote the screenplay. This is a story version of some of the forefathers of modern skating. The z-boys revolutionized skateboarding with there aggressive style and attitude. Cathrine Hardwicke does a great job of taking maybe 10 years and combining them into 2 or 3. The unrated version of lords shows all the stuff that woulda help make it the movie it should have been. The dialogue is better to say the least. A couple of the major flaws in Lords is the fact that many years had to be crammed into a short few. You aren't able to delve as deep into some of the characters stories as you might like. In my case some of the other z boys stories. Stacy, Jay, and Tony are clearly the best and most exciting but it would be nice to know more about the others. The Stars of this movie were the killer soundtrack, Heath ledger, and Emil Hersch. The soundtrack had the sound of Venice California in the 70's and was a integral part of the movie. Heath was absolutely amazing as skip. His feeling as a drunk surfer with more things on his plate than he knew what to do with was perfect. He did enough to cement himself in the industry for at least another decade or two. Emil Hersch portrayed Jay Adams as most people could have wanted him to. You got more emotion and feeling from his eyes than from his dialect in some instances. He is a rising actor that will be a great actor of the future. Lords of Dogtown did enough to satisfy the skate crowd and the masses. The acting and soundtrack does enough to keep people watching.
Overall good movie
posted on 29 Mar 2009This movie is more than a movie about rebellious teenagers growing up in the 70s, its a story of how uniqueness, individuality, and not caring what people think turned into something that influenced people for years to follow.But I think they could have done a better job. I could have been made very true to the story instead of changing things so that the film would make more money.For people who don't know the story of the Z-boyz, then you will enjoy this movie because it is a great movie. For people who know the story of the Z-boyz then this will still be a good movie but the documentary will be better to see the real guys in action.Overall this is a good movie that is entertaining and factual but it still could have been made better.
A Movie Worth Seeing
posted on 25 Mar 2009Lords of Dogtown is one of the best movies to come out of 2005. It has it's funny parts then its more dramatic meaningful parts, the two contrasts of the both make the film really enjoyable. If you love the whole surf/skateboard scene you will absolutely love it! Even if you aren't that keen on the surf/skateboard scene its still a movie to check out. Heath Ledger was wonderful, he portrayed his character Skip really well. And Emile Hirsch is in it, which is always a bonus! The on bad thing about the movie is the girls fashion! It is set in the 1970's so the fashions is old and very floral. Lords of Dogtown mostly appeals to teenagers, but anyone could enjoy it, except really religious people because there is a lot of underage drinking and drug use. But I loved the movie! So go see it!
My opinion
posted on 18 Aug 2009As a skateboarder myself I felt obligated to see the roots of my sport and to compare to my report on skateboarding. And to my surprise i was very pleased with this movie. I felt the movie was a great depiction of the story of Dogtown. It went right along with the information in my report as well. It is a well done movie showing how a couple of kids from California changed skateboarding. Leaveing nothing out, it shows about the lives of the boarders and it shows the personalities of the guys which explains the decisions they make.The actors do a great job in portraying the kids. Heath Ledger plays an excellent drunk man. I recommend this movie for anyone who skates so they can see what skating is really about and for anyone who just wants to see a good movie.