Now in theaters is the film Chasing Mavericks. My husband and I had the opportunity to see a trailer for the film a few weeks ago. All I can say is WOW! Seeing those monster waves on the big screen is amazing. It’s almost as if you are riding the waves along side the surfers (there is NO WAY I would do that – LOL).
If you are not familiar with the film her is a brief synopsis;
Chasing Mavericks is the inspirational true story of surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (newcomer Jonny Weston). When 15 year old Jay discovers that the mythic Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth, is near his Santa Cruz home, he enlists the help of local legend Frosty Hesson (Gerard Butler) to train him to survive it. As Jay and Frosty embark on their quest to do the impossible, they form a unique friendship that transforms their lives, and their quest to tame Mavericks becomes about more than surfing. Chasing Mavericks was made with the help of some of the biggest names in the surfing world, and features some of the most mind-blowing wave footage ever captured on film.
The movie is Rated PG.
The film stars Gerard Butler, Jonny Weston, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer and Leven Rambin.
Here is the film’s trailer. If you are reading this via e-mail you can see the trailer here, .
It looks really good. The kind that keeps you on the “edge of your seat”.
The movie’s soundtrack will also be available digitally starting on October 23, 2012 and on CD on November 19, 2012.
The music of the film is derived from the soundtrack-taking place in a time of rock n’ roll (the 90s) in which some of the best Alternative Rock was recorded and released. Featured artists include Mazzy Star, The Sponge, The Lemonheads, Matthew Sweet and more…
If you would like to learn more about the film you can visit the official website. There you can also play games and grab free downloads!
You can also follow the film on Twitter or follow the conversation using either of these hashtags, #ChasingMavericks #LiveLikeJay. There is even an official Chasing Mavericks page on Facebook.
In honor of the movie’s release I have a special Chasing Mavericks prize package, Courtesy of 20th Century Fox, to give to a lucky reader. The winner will recieve the following…
- $25 Visa Gift Card for a day at the movies
- Copy of the official soundtrack
- Copy of the book Chasing Mavericks: The Movie Novelization
- Live Like Jay Bracelet
The prize is valued at $50.
This giveaway is open to US residents only and will end on November 14, 2012 at 12:01 AM (EST). The winner will be chosen at random using a random number generator from all eligible entries. The winner will be notified via e-mail and will have three days to respond or a new winner will be chosen.
To enter please comment on this post and tell me if you have any experience using a surfboard and/or if you plan on seeing the film.
For extra entries you can use the Rafflecopter widget (below) but you must complete the initial entry requirements or the additional entries won’t qualify.
Kimberly
*I am being compensated for my participation in this promotion, however all opinions expressed are my own and are not influenced in any way.
Holly W says
Yes we want to see the film
Mike Bratek says
No surfer, but may see the movie.
Katy M says
I moved to San Diego about 6 years ago and finally took surfing lessons this summer. I love it and am totally hooked!
Jill ed says
No experience. Definitely will see the movie.
Louis says
I have never surfed, but would love to learn it one day
Thank you for hosting this giveaway
Louis
pumuckler {at} gmail {dot} com
Kristi C says
I have never been surfing. We will probably see the movie.
Helen T says
I haven’t surfed before.
DARLA KIDDER says
No I have never surfed before, Yes I’m planning on seeing the movie.
Sandy VanHoey says
My daughter wants to see this so believe we will. No surfing experiences for me.
Adrienne gordon says
I will see it on dvd , I have never surfed
Ann Fantom says
I have never tried surfing, but I would like to see Chasing Mavericks
Janet W. says
I’ve never surfed before! That wouldn’t be a pretty sight to see!
DeeAnn S says
I have NO experience on a surfboard! And I DO plan on seeing this movie. Thanks.
Kari says
I have no experience surfing and probably never will – I have a huge fear of being in deep water. I would like to see the movie, though.
Nancy says
I tried surfing when I was very young and I’d like to see this movie.
Jennifer Rote says
I have never surfed.
Jackie says
I’ve never been on a surfboard…looks a little scarey to me. I’d like to see the movie.
Thanks!
Wanda McHenry says
No, I’ve never surfed but I love watching! I do plan on seeing the movie.
Joseph Stowell says
I grew up in southern California. My brother had a surfboard and would go surfing all of the time. Althought I was a couple of years younger than him I wsa much taller and his short surfboard (the style at the time) wouldn’t support me so I couldn’t use it. However, I body surfed and skimmed (using a flat board to glide along the sand at the surf’s edge). I’ve body surfed at all of the sites mentioned in the Beach Boys’ “Surfing USA.”
Cynthia C says
You won’t get me on a surfboard but I’d like to see the movie.
Dorothy Hubbard says
No I have never used a surf board
Lisa Brown says
I have never surfed. I would like to see the movie.
Lisa Brown says
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Becky M says
Have never tried surfing… but I do plan on seeing the movie!
Cynthia R says
no experience surfing but i think its really cool, wish I could do, i think i will go and see the movie!
Ashley Hatten says
Never surfed but this movie looks good I love Gerard Butler!
Stephanie Phelps says
I have never been on a surf board and I would love to see this movie
Patricia Williams says
No experience on a surfboard. I tend to he coordinated and that would probably not be my thing. We will be seeing the movie.
Vicki Wurgler says
I have no experience on a surfboard and I plan on seeing this movie
Jennifer B says
I want to see the movie, have never been on a surf board, would love to try though
Patricia Wojnar Crowley says
I have never gone surfing!
Suzanne K says
I haven’t ever surfed, would probably wait until it’s on TV to watch
Stephanie says
No, I’ve never surfed
KIM H says
I plan on seeing the film….I dont know if I will get on a surfboard.
Stacey B says
I dont have any exerience on a surf board.. don’t think i’d be good!
Sheila K. says
I surfed when I was young, many many years ago!
amber says
never been surfing, but may try when i go to hawaii again
Christina says
I have zero experience on a surfboard lol. I do want to see the movie though, looks great!
Donna L says
No, I have never been on a surf board.
D Schmidt says
No experience on a surfboard! And I do plan on seeing the movie.
Monique Rizzo says
I have never surfed, but I will watch this!
Thanks for the chance.
mogrill12@gmail.com
Katherine says
No experience on a surfboard
kesha says
I have tried surfing beforI loved it, but I am not too good at it! I think it is best for me to lay out at the beach!
Christine says
No experience
Amber says
I’ve never surfed before but definitely would want to learn and I’m for sure seeing this movie!
Claire says
I haven’t surfed before.
Kiara says
I have never been surfing. I probably will go see the movie.
Jimmy says
No, I have never surfed. I probably won’t see the movie.
debbie jackson says
no experience but i plan to see the movie
Kathleen says
no surfing experience but i will see this movie
kport207 at gmail dot com
Dagmara Hawkins says
I never surf before but I would love to see movie
Carly says
I do not plan to see this film.
Marti Parks says
I’ve never had any experience with a surfboard, but I do want to see the movie.
Marti Parks says
I shared on Facebook.
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Seyma Shabbir says
Don’t know how to surf – looks like a great movie!
Heather S says
I’ve never surfed, but I’d like to see the movie!
Debra Hall says
yes i’d like to see it
soha molina says
I have no experience on surf board
Jessica Cote says
Ive never been on a surfboard and I plan to see the movie
Tabathia B says
Might watch on VOD, but my older two daughter’s might see in theaters
Elena says
I’ve never surfed before
Robert says
You’ve never met an ex-surfer who gave it up willingly.
Tabathia B says
My older daughters might go see the movie
Michelle C says
No experience, but it sure is fun to watch! Thanks for the chance to win!
mrsmchappell at gmail dot com
Rebecca Graham says
I have no surfboard experience.
deb c says
I’ve tried surfing a long time ago. It was fun while I was up but the wipeouts not so much, especially the time I was hit in the head with the board.
Marti Parks says
I shared on facebook.
https://www.facebook.com/marti.parks/posts/110263559135779
Theresa Jenkins says
AH, in my younger days …yes we want to see the flim
mell says
Not a surfer, but I will see the movie.
TErri says
Great giveaway! Thanks! 🙂
Mary Beth Elderton says
I tried surfing when I was younger, but I think I’m okay without trying it now 🙂 The movie sounds good!
Linda G. says
I haven’t been on a surf board and I would love to see this movie!
Heidi says
I’ve never tried surfing before but I’ve always wanted to! This looks like a great movie!
april yedinak says
I have never used a surf board and I would like to see the movie.
beth shepherd says
I have never surfed but do want to see the movie
Audra Weathers says
I’ve never been on a surfboard; I’ve only been to the beach a few times in my life. If it weren’t for sharks, jellyfish and drowning, I would try it. LOL
I would like to see the movie; looks like something my sister would like to see too.
Dwayne Berry says
I tried to surf once. I was too far back on the board and it shot out from under me. If I hadn’t been tied to the board, I might have killed somebody. People my size shouldn’t surf.
Marcia Goss says
I have never been on a surfboard, but I would like to see the movie.
Leslie J says
I’ve never tried surfing…. I’d likely drown. Or break something. Or get eaten by a shark…..
Linda Greene says
I have never surfed, but would like to see the movie
Doris Reed says
I would love to see this movie but I would never want to surf like that.
tracey byram says
I don’t surf but plan to see the movie.
Desmond says
i imagine i’ll see it
Allison Downes says
I dont have any experience, and I will be watching this! Thanks for the great giveaway!
Kathleen Fitzsimmons says
No, I’ve never surfed before.
Pinky Sade says
I do not have any experience in surfboarding but would love to try it out one day!
Mary Calabrese says
I believe I will go to my grave saying I have no surfing xperience.
Stephanie Larison says
I’ve never been surfing, never even seen the ocean before. I’d love to see this, Gerard is a hottie! Lol
Janna Johnson says
neither
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Kim Henrichs says
I have none, but I want to so much!!! Seeing the movie this weekend. 🙂
Rebecca says
I’ll definitely see it. I love surfing movies!
Lindsey M says
I havet surfed and I think I’d be terrible at it! The movie looks good though
Karen Glatt says
I have never surfed, but I would love to see this movie!
Linda Lansford says
I surfed years ago
Becca says
I would love to see the movie but I have never been on a surfboard.
Yona says
I have not surfed before.
SHAYNA says
I HAVE NEVER SURFED BEFORE BUT I WOULD LOVE TO SEE THE FILM 🙂
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Christine says
I Love Bodyboarding .
Definitely will see the movie.
Thanks for the chance!
Kim Burnett says
dont surf but would like to see the movie!
kyl neusch says
never surfed
Laura Jacobson says
I have never surfed…but looks so peaceful! I am not a good enough swimmer to try it! LOL
I really want to see the movie though!
Rae Cicelske says
I sat on a surfboard at the beach once about 45 years ago. didn’t make it to the water 🙂
Jan says
I think I am too uncoordinated to try surfing, but i love to watch it….we plan to go to this movie!
Melissa Hartley says
Never even seen an ocean before so no experience surfboarding .. ha ha .. would love to see the movie 🙂
Thanks!
Gary Green says
I would love to win this prize.
Barbara Montag says
No experience on a surfboard.
My sis and I talked about seeing this movie.
Thank you.
Daniel M says
i have no experience on a surfboard and want to see it
jessica edwards says
no and yes
Anastasia says
I have zero surfboard experience 🙂 but I do plan on seeing this movie 🙂
June L says
I live in New Mexico and have no experience on a surfboard but I might watch the movie lol.
Heather S says
I haven’t been surfing. I would like to see the movie
Crystal says
I’ve never tried surfing- it looks fun, but I think I’d drown! 😉
christina says
I have never surfed. I will probably have to wait for the movie to come out on video. Money is tight.
Kelly Ann T. says
I don’t have any experience on a surfboard, but I would love to see the movie.
Christine says
I learned how very difficult it is to really surf from my husband in northern california. We’d love this giveaway!
clarissa says
i have no experience…and I would definately watch the movie
Stacey B says
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maria says
I have never been on a board but I am a big Jerry fan and want to see the movie
Shawn says
I have never been on a surfboard, but I would love to see the movie.
shawn113(at)hotmail(dot)com
Stephanie says
Never surfed, but would like to see the movie!
Valerie Taylor Mabrey says
would love to see it but have never surfed myself
vmkids3 at msn dot com
JEFF TAYLOR says
Never had the opportunity to try surfing
Sue Sattler says
I’ve never surfed, but I will see the movie because I love Gerard Butler.
Vanessa S. says
TOTALLY SEEING THE MOVIE, but i’ve never surfed. I want to.. it’s on my bucket list.
Tara says
No surfing experience, but I would like to see this movie.
randall says
I’m a great surfer
Miranda Ward says
I have never been surfing but I do plan to see this movie
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Jacob LaFountaine says
Never been surfing. Probably rent the movie
Jessica Carnaggio says
I have no experience on a surfboard but I do plan on seeing the movie.
Marti Parks says
I shared on Facebook.
Enizete Lane says
Great movie and some expending money; great!!!
Lindley A says
I have never been on a surfboard but it is exciting to watch, so I’d like to see the movie- thanks!
Kristie says
I’ve never surfed before, but would love to see this movie! 🙂
Rhonda Mason says
The thought of me on a surfboard is a riot! Oh my word–not likely, but I will see the movie! Thanks
hondaray6 at hotmail dot com
Kathy Artis says
No surfboarding experience & don’t know if will see movie
debbie says
I won’t ever surfboard, I am terrified of water, but I would watch the movie.
Sara Wood says
I dont have experience on a surfboard
Susan Chester says
I have never been on a surfboard, but would love to try it. I would like to see this movie.
patricia skinner says
Not a surfer but yet, I would watch the film.
Lim says
I’ve never even seen a surfboard in person. The movie doesn’t really seem my thing.
Ellie W says
Never surfed but will probably see this.
kelley wood says
never been on a surfboard! would love to see movie!! 🙂
Megan Walsh says
I’m definitely taking my 11 year old daughter to see this movie tomorrow. The trailer gave me goosebumps, and I love movies based on true stories. I did a Google search to find out more about Jay Moriarity, b/c I had never heard his story before. So sad to learn that he passed at such a young age, and doing what he loved. I, myself, have never surfed. Not because it doesn’t intrigue me (um helllooo Point Break is one of my favorite movies), but b/c God blessed me with a great clumsiness. I grew up in Fremont CA, and would go to Santa Cruz often with my friends to visit the beaches and see the surfers. Maybe in my next life 🙂
Cody Anderson says
I’ve never tried surfing and I do plan on seeing this movie.
Crystal F says
I have never been on a surfboard and don’t have any plans of getting on one. I will be renting the movie from redbox when it comes out. Thank you!
joni says
I have never surfed and I will go see this movie.
Racheal S. says
I have never been surfing before, but I do want to see this movie with my younger sister.
Jess W says
No surfboard experience but I would love to see the movie with my husband.
Helen Stockwell says
I have never been surfing… I need to learn to swim first
Christina Sparks says
I have never been on a surfboard but my husband has. I would defintley like to see this movie
Cori Westphal says
I’ll see it when it comes to Netflix. And I’ve never even seen a surfboard in real life! I’m from MN, so there isn’t a lot of surfing going on around here! LOL
coriwestphal at msn dot com
Brittney House says
I will be seeing it. I love gerald butler
Robin says
I haven’t seen surfed before but plan on seeing the movie
Ani says
I’ve never been on a surfboard. I do want to go see the film, I think my teenage son would like it.
Steve says
no
Sarah S says
I have never been on a surfboard.
Angela W says
I’ve never surfed before, would like to see this movie though thanks!
MelissaO says
Definitely plan to see it!
wolverina401 at gmail dot com
betty wojnar says
Never been on a surf board but this looks cool maybe it will convince me to try it.
brenda c says
i have never surfed… would like to see movie
Geoff K says
I’ve never been on a surfboard, but one day I will — and I will definitely check out the movie!
susitravl says
Never been on a surfboard – wish I had – and I do plan to see this movie.
Deb C says
I’ve never surfed. It looks cool, but not for me.
dani marie says
nope but my dad was a surfer. and i would love to see it.
Angela Cisco says
I have never surfed and I haven’t decided if I am going to see the movie
Derek Timm says
I have no experience, and yes I would like to see this movie.
steve h says
never been on a surfboard but have enjoyed watching the surfers when i go to the beach
Mommyofone Shanna says
No experience on a surfboard =) LOL
elisha anderson says
took surfing lessons when we lived on oahu, hi. and i plan on seeing the movie
Angela Kinder says
I refuse to go surfing (scared of the ocean) but since I love Gerard Butler and the story behind the movie, I will go see Chasing Mavericks!
SHERYL DUANE says
ONE OF THE MANY THINGS ON MY “BUCKET LIST” TO DO WHILE ON THIS EARTH ! LOOKS LIKE SO MUCH FUN !!
micheal dale grim says
i have never surfed in my life,but would love to see the movie and read the book
brittney says
i plan on seeing the film
brittneydejajason at gmail dot com
Amie Olson says
I would like to see this movie and try surfing! Thanks!
Karen says
I’ve never surfed, but I will se the movie.
JamericanSpice / Colette S says
No experience surfing and I will see the film on dvd. Don’t have the $$ for theatre
Aubrey says
yes i want to see the movie
amy deeter says
i have never surfed
tabitha pittz says
I have always wanted to learn how to surf but the fear of the unknown under the water has always freaked me out to much to do so!
I cant wait until the movie comes out though!
Christian Alejandro N. says
I have zero experience, but I would love to learn! Looking forward to watching the movie.
Cara Welch says
Surfing has always been something I’d love to try and I love movies so I’ll be pulling up a chair for this one 🙂
Justin C says
No surfing experience. I’ll see this movie if it isn’t cheesy like other surf movies.
Theresa DeRosa says
I have never surfed but the movie looks like one I will see.
Charlene says
Never been surfing before, but I’ll watch the movie 🙂
Alison Wood says
I’ve never surfed, but I’m excited for the movie!
ewhatley says
The only experience I have is watching others surf and yes, I will likely see this movie. Love anything having to do with the beach and the water.
Tricia Antosh says
I never surfed before and I live in FL on the coast I am too afraid of sharks! but I will wait for the dvd
Kenny F says
Nope not yet
Shelley P says
I haven’t surfed before. I would love to see the movie.
Maryanne says
no and yes
serena ames says
i have not surfed and don’t really know about the movie
Richard Hicks says
I have never surfed but always dreamed of doing it. Would like to see the movie
brich22 at earthlink dot net
melissa Resnick says
No surfer, but may see the movie.
Jody Sisson says
I have never been on a surfboard and I am planning on seeing the movie.
Nicole C. says
Yes, I plan to see the movie, and I would love to go surfing!
Erica C. says
I only have experience body surfing..and it’s been awhile!
tracey rochelle johnson says
no surfing for me and yes we want to see the movie
Jill L says
First I’ve heard of the movie. I see it being on my list.
Mary Cloud says
Never surfed and probably will see the movie
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Terry Cross says
Never have tried surfing
Erika P. says
I don’t have any surfing experience but I want to try one day
Brenda S. says
Yes we want to see the film
Tonya Dean says
I can’t even swim but would love to see this movie.
tdlsfm(at)yahoo(dot)com
Marie Howard says
never surfed. not sure yet on the movie.
kristy says
No surfing experience and yes I plan on seeing the movie
cassandra says
i have never been and i have never seen the movie
Jackee says
I have never surfed.
Samantha Meyer says
I have not done it before, not sure if I would be able to or not!
Denise Donaldson says
Never had an experience with surfing, but I may see the movie. 🙂
Tanya Bartlett says
I have never surfed but I’d love to see the movie
Lori C. says
have never surfed; movie looks great
Susan Smith says
I have never surfed, my son would like this movie.
carol lewis says
The film looks like we would enjoy it, and at 57 no, I have never surfed nor plan on it now! LOL
Victoria R. says
I have never surfed but my littles ones do! We will definitely be seeing this movie!
Shannon says
I’ve never been on a surfboard, I’d like to see the movie
Charles Siedler says
I would like to see the film
Jessica Rose says
I have! My brother surfs and he tried to teach me. Turns out I’m not good at it! haha
Ed Nemmers says
Not a surfer, but I ‘d let Gerard Butler teach me.
Sharon says
No ,I’m not a surfer but the movie sounds good!
Thank You!
Melanie Montgomery says
Ive never surfed but I really wanna see this movie.
Lisa says
I’ve never surfed but I do want to see this movie
clynsg says
No surfboard experience, and I will probably not go see the movie.
corrie says
i have never surfed before and dont plan on starting LOL..
i really want to see this movie because it has my man, G. BUtler in it!! he’s HOT.
Julie Cutshaw says
Surfing and me…never tried it and to old now so I will enjoy watching the movie with hubby and enjoy the ocean views in it since we never get to see the real thing, sounds like a great movie thanks
sewitupjulie@gmail.com
Tanya White says
I do plan on seeing the movie but I have never surfed before
Kendra says
Would like to see the movie
Thanks
Chrissy Nestor says
I have never surfed before, but i still would enjoy the movie.
chrissylea1979 (at)gmail(dot) com
susan smoaks says
I have no surfing experience. I can’t wait to see this movie!
Auri Lae says
I’ve never surfed before but would like to try
mary reynolds says
Never been on a surf board! I would watch the movie
thanks for the sweeps
Tabathia B says
11/13 tweet link missing from form
https://twitter.com/ChelleB36/status/268452611366215681
Becky Richied says
While in my mind I can see me surfing…My body isn’t as talented unfortunately so I do not surf.
@classy_mommie
Brad Merrell says
I’ve tried to surf. It didn’t work out.
Denise S says
I’ve never surfed and I will probably see the movie eventually.
latanya says
I have not used a surf board
Karen says
Would like to see it and no, I have never surfed
melina r says
I have not surfed before, I do plan on seeing the movie
Vikki Billings says
I have no experience on a surf board, and I will most likely wait for it to be on dvd
kathy pease says
no surfer here..lol but id love to check out the movie 🙂
latisha depoortere says
I have never before but can’t wait to see this movie!
Charity S says
I’ve never been on a surfboard.
Patrice says
I have never surfed. I would like to see this movie because I am a fan of Gerard Butler.
Virginia Rowell says
I haven’t had any experience but I do plan on taking my daughter to see the movie.
Tim Moss says
I have no surfing experience. As for the movie I’ll probably wait for the DVD.
mary gardner says
no experience and i would love to see the movie
jagar0047 at yahoo dot com
Jennifer M says
I have not ever surfed.
Lisa Garner says
I have never surfed but my husband grew up surfing.
Trisha McKee says
I’ve never used a surfboard (though I plan to one day surf), and I want to see this movie!
Jammie says
I am planning to watch it once it comes to dvd.
Carolyn Daley says
I do not have any experience with surfing, but I would like to see this movie.
shirley zolenski says
I have never surfed and would love to see the movie
Lisa L says
I never surfed before. I’d like to go see Chasing Mavericks soon!
Gilbert S says
i’ve never surfed, but plan on watching the movie.
Kristin says
I have never been on a surfboard! And I’ll probably see this movie when it hits DVD.
Breanne says
I might see it
danica says
i have never surfed – although it looks like fun
trixx says
Yes, I plan on seeing Chasing Mavericks
Bryan E. says
Thanks for the giveaway… growing up in CA & HI as a military brat I surfed as a kid; not so much now.
Laurie Emerson says
I used to love to surf when I was younger,
lauraemerson17 at yahoo dot com
julie hawkins says
I plan to see the movie
meme says
no time on skateboard but I really want to see this movie
julie hawkins says
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Kim Reid says
I would love to see the movie and have never been near a surfboard!
Whitney Lindeman says
I’ve never surfed, but the movie looks great!
Roxann says
No, I haven’t ever surfed. I will see it when it comes out on DVD.
Rosey says
It’s likely that I’ll see the film . I don’t surf but my two oldest boys do.
Sarah L says
never been on a surfboard. like to see the movie.
Thanks for the contest.