Check out Gerard Butler in the new Chasing Mavericks trauker!
Based on the inspirational true story of surfing icon Jay Moriarty, Chasing Mavericks tells the story of a young man’s quest to surf Northern California’s most dangerous wave, and the local legend who takes him under his wing. What begins as a mentorship turns into a unique lifelong bond, as the two unlikely friends discover that there is nothing more powerful than pushing your limits and chasing a nearly impossible dream.
The film, which costars Jonny Weston, Taylor Handley, and Leven Rambin, hits theaters on October 26!
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Gerard Butler Rides Waves In 'Chasing Mavericks' Trailer Butler's seasoned pro teaches Jonny Weston's newcomer how to land the big waves in exclusive new sneak peek. By Kara Warner (@karawarner)
Are you ready to see the next great inspirational surfing movie? It's called "Chasing Mavericks," and it's based on the inspirational true story of surfing legend Jay Moriarty. And although the film won't be in theaters until October, MTV is here to help whet your appetite via our exclusive debut of the trailer.
The two-minute teaser opens with an introduction to our protagonist, young surfer/dreamer Jay Moriarty, who cuts class to watch a group of skilled surfers ride the massive waves at Mavericks, a legendary surf spot in Northern California. We watch Jay observe the more experienced riders with awe, and it is clear he wants to follow in their footsteps.
"Have you ever felt like you were meant for something more? Something bigger than you?" Moriarty, played by newcomer Jonny Weston, asks in a voice-over. We see Moriarty befriend one of the seasoned pros, played by Gerard Butler, and beg him to help teach the young Moriarty how to ride the "mythological" waves. Butler's character, Frosty Hesson, is reluctant to accept the instructor role, but the youngster's fighting spirit reminds him of himself, and so the two embark on a journey that will change both of their lives.
We see bits and pieces of the classic training montage: the student's clumsy first moves and falls, the grumpy instructor's discontent. One scene shows Moriarty trying to learn to hold his breath during a class at school and he passes out mid-lecture.
The final minute of the trailer shows us a glimpse of that one huge wave that they've been training for, along with more of Moriarty's emotional journey, the ups and downs, the good, bad and ugly, all set to the appropriately inspirational/pump-you-up track "The Fighter" by the Gym Class Heroes.
"Chasing Mavericks" also stars Elisabeth Shue, Leven Rambin ("The Hunger Games") and Abigail Spencer and opens in theaters October 26.
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‘Chasing Mavericks’ Trailer: Gerard Butler’s Inspirational Surfing Drama by Sandy Schaefer
Gerard Butler returns to the inspirational “based on real events” sub-genre (after last year’s little-seen Machine Gun Preacher) with Chasing Mavericks, a film about the late surfing icon Jay Moriarty’s origins as a master of the waves. The movie was directed by Curtis Hanson (LA Confidential, 8 Mile) and stars Jonny Weston as the young Jay.
The trailer picks up with a 16-year old Jay skipping out on class – and, instead, enviously watching local surfers cruising over the Northern Californian waves. One of those board-happy fellows, a man named Frosty Hesson (Butler) eventually agrees to take Jay as his pupil and trains him to ride the state’s most dangerous breaks (known as Mavericks).
Chasing Mavericks ventures further into coming of age/inspirational sports drama territory from thereon out, as Jay goes through the customary training montage moments (ie. failing comically, encountering personal obstacles, and ultimately maturing into a competent surfer/young man). Frosty assumes the responsibilities of a surrogate father to Jay, as their respective journeys culminate with the latter’s ascent into the ranks of surfing legend.
Support is provided by Frosty’s wife Brenda (Mad Men alum Abigail Spencer) and Jay’s newfound girlfriend, played by Leven Rambin – who you may recognize as Glimmer from The Hunger Games.
Brandon Hooper (Last Flight of the Raven) and Kario Salem (The Score) are hitting all the expected plot beats and character notes with their Chasing Mavericks script work, in keeping with the standards of the true-story sports sub-genre. The film marks Hanson’s first theatrically-released directing effort in five years, following the under-peformance of Lucky You (and last year’s HBO movie Too Big to Fail).
While there should still be an audience for Chasing Mavericks, it probably won’t have the staying power of last year’s sleeper hit drama Soul Surfer – though, that might also depend on whether or not the film also includes the eventual (tragic) conclusion to Jay Moriarty’s too-short-lived surfing career.
Chasing Mavericks opens in U.S. theaters on October 26th, 2012.
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