#Soul surfer 9 how to
I would definitely recommend this movie to anyone who is in a tough place whether it be physical or mental, this movie is very inspiring and uplifting and shows you how to stay in a positive mindset even when the whole world feels like it’s falling apart. These two sides give a viewer two options of which to take in their own battle. The other side is of Bethany deciding to ultimately move on with her life, where she decides to believe in herself and continues to chase her passion. This is a side which everyone can relate to because we have all been in a place where we feel we can’t move forward. The movie also shows two sides of Bethany the first being her wallowing in self doubt and frustration at herself and her inability.
The story of Bethany overcoming her challenge can inspire year 12’s to keep pushing to overcome their own challenges. Bethany’s struggle is very real, and though others may not be faced with a shark attack, everyone is faced with challenges that prevent them from chasing their dreams. This movie would be important for other year 12 students because is it portraying an important idea of overcoming challenges, which is present in society today. This was so inspirational for me and such an important idea because it inspires and encourages me that even though my concussion may feel like the end of the world, one day I will be able to get back out there and enjoy my passion once again. I have felt this personally because for me, watching Bethany return to surfing after getting attacked by a shark - actually while surfing - and also not living her life in fear of the ocean. This idea is important in the movie because viewers can feel inspired by Bethany’s story that even though they may be hindered by injury or illness or if they feel discouraged about their dreams, seeing Bethany overcome a loss of an arm and return to her sport as a champion can be so important to help people believe in themselves, and keep pushing forward to follow their dreams. Everyone is faced with challenges which stop them from following their dreams for a period of time. I believe this is an important idea in the movie because it is very real in society. In the movie, Bethany needs to get past the shark attack and loss of arm in order to continue her passion of surfing. I think this is an important theme in the movie because it tells society to never give up on those you care about, and even though life may change to always keep pushing and encouraging those you love and who love you to be the best person they can be whatever the circumstances.Īnother idea I found interesting in the movie is overcoming life’s difficulties to pursue your passion and dreams. But her family is very supportive and keeps pressing for her to follow her dreams and to never give up.
Bethany becomes discouraged in herself and her ability after she loses her arm, and struggles to overcome simple challenges and an almost depression is brought into it. The support of Bethany’s family is a consistent theme throughout the movie shown lightheartedly at the beginning as she grows up, but there is a more urgent support after the shark attack.
This shows us the happy and healthy family support Bethany has. We also get to see the support and encouragement Bethany receives as she grows up, and example of this being in the montage when her parents teach her to surf, smiling and laughing together.
I think the montage was a powerful first scene as it is the first time we can see the tight family bond the Hamilton’s have. The first scene of the movie is a montage of Bethany growing up with her parents, two brothers and her best friend, Alana. A theme consistent throughout the movie is the importance of family.