The Perfect Summer on DVD

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I enjoy viewing movies that show struggles and how a particular character overcomes them.  When that character is in their teens or young adulthood, it can easily be labeled as ‘coming of age.’  One that our family has recently watched is The Perfect Summer which we were sent to review.

 

About The Perfect Summer

In The Perfect Summer, fatherless teenager Jake (Adam Horner) is happy living in Chicago, until his mother (Sydney Penny) decides to uproot them to a small surfing town where her estranged father (Eric Roberts), Jake’s grandfather, lives. The transition isn’t easy for anyone and it seems everywhere he goes, Jake manages to make enemies, including the town bully, Tyler (JD Banks), who doesn’t like the new interloper or his interest in young surfing prodigy, Kayla (Katie Garfield).

 

Stuck in the beach town with no friends and no knowledge of surfing, Jake has nowhere to turn until Cody (Jason Castro), the local surf shop owner, reveals that Jake’s grandfather is a surf legend. Tired of feeling like an outcast, Jake asks Lou to teach him about surfing.

 

Jake learns to face his fears, push through inhibitions and realizes that winning the respect of his new peers – and Katie’s heart – might mean facing the biggest challenge of his life.

 

 

The Perfect Summer is available on DVD with a suggested retail price of $19.98.

 

 

Here’s a short trailer for the film to give you a better idea:

 

 

My Thoughts on The Perfect Summer

While this movie will not be at the top of my boys’ must watch list, we did all enjoy watching.  There are plenty of life lessons included in the movie including the need to adjust to changes in your circumstances and how to persevere if you want to learn a new skill.  Also, I loved the idea that sometimes we need to step out of our comfort zone to truly grow.

 

If you are looking for a show that will leave you feeling good and is fine for a wide variety of ages to watch, then definitely consider The Perfect Summer.  Just be forewarned that it might have you longing to spend some time at the beach enjoying the sun and breeze before summer is over.

 

 

 

 

Do you enjoy ‘coming of age’ types of movies?

What is a favorite coming of age film you’ve watched or one you’ve recently seen?