[US]Riding Giants (2004) [Blu-ray]

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Content:85(Very Good)
Video:63(Decent)
Audio:77(Good)
Extras:55(Bad)
Total:72(Good)
Synopsis:Those who can't get enough of point breaks and "shooting curls" will appreciate this comprehensive look at the history of surfing, from its origins as a tiny subculture to its widespread resurgence -- and surfers' ongoing obsession with the sport. Stacy Peralta (who also helmed the acclaimed skateboard documentary Dogtown and Z-Boys) directs this critically lauded opener to the 2004 Sundance Film Festival.
Genres:Documentary, Sports Documentaries, Sports Stories, Surfing & Boardsports
Rating:PG-13
Crew:Stacy Peralta (Director)
Cast:Laird Hamilton, Greg Noll, Jeff Clark, Dave Kalama, Brian L. Keaulana, Titus Kinimaka, Darrick Doerner, Gabrielle Reece, Kelly Slater

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Releases:[US]2010-01-05 - Sony Pictures
[CA]2010-01-05 - Columbia/Tristar Vid
[JP]2010-01-05 - Sony Pictures
Region:Region A (B? C?)
Runtime:105 minutes
Discs:1 : BD-50
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 1.85:1
Audio:English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48 kHz)
Subtitles:English (SDH), English, Hindi
ASIN:B002STN6IEUPC:043396329614EAN:0043396329614MPN:043396329614

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[US]$17.49
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[CA]$21.67
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[JP]¥2,215
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Blu-ray Date:2010-01-05
DVD Date:2005-01-04
Instant Date:2010-09-01
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Blu-ray Disc Reviews

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2010-02-04Nate Boss
highdefdigest.comNate Boss
highdefdigest.com		09090
(+5)		05050
(-13)		07070
(-7)		05050
(-5)		07070
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2010-01-15David Van Der Haeghen
dvdtown.comDavid Van Der Haeghen
dvdtown.com		07070
(-15)		05050
(-13)		07070
(-7)		07070
(+15)		06565
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2010-01-06Lee Weber
avsforum.comLee Weber
avsforum.com		08080
(-5)		07676
(+13)		08080
(+3)		05050
(-5)		07272
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2010-01-06Martin Liebman
blu-ray.comMartin Liebman
blu-ray.com		08080
(-5)		08080
(+17)		08080
(+3)		06060
(+5)		08080
(+8)
2010-01-05Jack Hunt
project-blu.comJack Hunt
project-blu.com		100100
(+15)		06060
(-3)		09090
(+13)		05050
(-5)		07070
(-2)
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Blu-ray Contents

 The following specifications listing is preliminary and/or incomplete and may contain inaccuracies.

Disc 1 of 1: Main

BD-50 / AACS

Riding Giants

Size:Unknown
Video:MPEG-4 AVC / 1080p24 / 1.85:1
Audio:English DTS-HD Master 5.1 (48 kHz)
Subtitles:English (SDH), English, Hindi

Additional Extras

Other:BD-Live (Profile 2.0)

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