Based on the true story of Bethany Hamilton who lost her left arm up to the shoulder from a shark bite. Because of her companions quick first aid, call to 911 and transport to meet the ambulance, Bethany was able to survive the attack even though she lost a large amount of blood. It was a struggle for her to be able to surf again since she would need to use a smaller board, paddle with just one arm and the waves took a lot of her energy as they passed by and pushed her down. She took part in a competition soon after her injury, she became very discouraged, gave away her boards and decided to give up. She gained new perspective after a trip to help tsunami victims. Her dad helped her by adding a handle to her board so she could use it to stay up when the waves came over her and she went on to share a win in the next competition.
This is good, she could have died and she could have given up but she showed real courage and determination to keep doing what she loved. Even everyday actions were a struggle, cutting up fruit, carrying a tray, doing her hair, getting dressed. 3 1/2* (I liked this movie)
106 min, Drama directed by Sean McNamara with AnnaSophia Robb, Dennis Quaid, Helen Hunt, Lorraine Nicholson, Carrie Underwood, Kevin Sorbo, Jeremy Sumpter, Ross Thomas, Sonya Balmores Chung.
Note: Blockbuster 4*, imdb 6.8 out of 10, 46% critic 80% audience on Rotten Tomatoes.
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