New on DVD & Blu-Ray : SOUL SURFER (2011)

Synopsis: SOUL SURFER is the inspiring true story of teen surfer Bethany Hamilton, who lost her arm in a shark attack and courageously overcame all odds to become a champion again, through her sheer determination and unwavering faith. The film features an all-star cast, including AnnaSophia Robb and Helen Hunt, with Carrie Underwood in her film debut, and Dennis Quaid. In the wake of this life-changing event that took her arm and nearly her life, Bethany's feisty determination and steadfast beliefs spur her toward an adventurous comeback that gives her the grit to turn her loss into a gift for others.

Genre: Drama

Worldwide Box-Office: $44M

Number of Discs: 1 (DVD); 2 (Blu-Ray/DVD Combo)

Blu-Ray/DVD Special Features :

• Deleted Scenes 
• The Making of Soul Surfer
• Surfing for the Screen: Inside the Action
• "Becoming Bethany: Heart of a Soul Surfer" Documentary 
• Bethany Hamilton On Professional Surfing

What to Expect : Inspirational true-story drama. It's not exactly the best example of storytelling out there, but it's a movie that gets the job done. The cast is probably the director's greatest assest and they don't disappoint, particularly young AnnaSophia Robb as the Soul Surfer herself. Buy it if you enjoy true stories and heartfelt drama, otherwise just rent it.

Release Date : August 2, 2011

Run Time : 106 Min.

Studio/Distributor : Sony Pictures Entertainment

Rating : PG for an intense accident sequence and some thematic material.

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