Momentum Generation
  • Network: HBO
  • Series Premiere Date: Dec 11, 2018
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  1. Los Angeles Times
    Reviewed by: Robert Lloyd
    Dec 10, 2018
    90
    You do not need to be interested in surfing to be excited and moved by Jeff and Michael Zimbalist's excellent, eloquent documentary Momentum Generation. A surf film might not be the first thing you’d expect to bring you repeatedly to tears, but I can say with authority it is possible.
  2. Washington Post
    Reviewed by: Hank Stuever
    Dec 10, 2018
    80
    A revealing documentary. ... While Momentum Generation features plenty of satisfying and even breathtaking shots of surfing (after all, the project is brought to you by HBO Sports), it’s more surprising that filmmakers Jeff and Michael Zimbalist are less concerned with delivering a standard surf movie than exploring the ways in which boys become men.

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  1. FelicityFenwick
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    Gnarly flick. Those north shore barrels, with the sun shining off the lip, and the white sand beaches in the background, the palm treesGnarly flick. Those north shore barrels, with the sun shining off the lip, and the white sand beaches in the background, the palm trees bobbing their heads to the music. Incredible. That mother who hosted all those boys in her house must have been a saint. God bless her.....… Full Review »
  2. LamontRaymond
    Dec 12, 2018
    10
    All I need is some cool waves and tasty buds and I'm fine..... Jeff Spiccoli. Killer film. Bring on the next!
  3. MarcDoyle
    Dec 12, 2018
    9
    An absolutely captivating doc about a bunch of dudes from my age group who shared a pretty incredible time together as young guys. It feelsAn absolutely captivating doc about a bunch of dudes from my age group who shared a pretty incredible time together as young guys. It feels like a time capsule - so amazing that they were able to preserve all that footage.… Full Review »