Several extreme films based on the sports of skateboarding have been released over the years. Let’s take a look at the top ten.
Skateboarding as a sport has evolved significantly throughout the years. In the 1970s, the Breeze skate team changed the sport by participating. Young surfers used the sport as a way to obtain speed and thrills. It was also a symbol of defiance against power. Skaters have been booted out of public locations for years. Tony Alva and also the rest of a Cyclone skate team built a name for themselves and paved the road for today’s top skaters like Tony Hawk.
Skateboarding makes its Olympic debut in the Tokyo 2020 Olympics. The activity is now an Olympic sport, and many skateboarders were finally getting the credit they deserve for their physical ability. Precision, devotion, and exceptional hand-eye coordination are required for skateboarding. It is not a game that can be picked up by anyone. For many, years of practice and a lot of sliding down are required.
Sports have been the subject of numerous films. In truth, there have been countless fictitious (and nostalgic) skateboarding films and documentaries that have highlighted the sport and its significance. Let’s take a closer look at some of the best skateboarding films ever made.
Grind
Grind is a 2003 comedy film about four ambitious skateboarders who aim to catch the eye of their star Jimmy Wilson (Jason London). Bam Margera, Tom Green, & Preston Lacy all make memorable cameo appearances in the film. Grind is a wacky comedy in the manner of the Jackass series that is full of chuckles. Despite the fact that the film has not been well reviewed by reviewers, it is a must-see for every skateboarding fan.
Street Visions
Derrick Cabrera (Paul Rodriguez) is an aspiring skateboarder with great hopes of getting pro in the 2009 skateboarding film Street Dreams. Pro-skater Rob Dyrdek and Ryan Dunn, a Jackass alum, round out the cast. The film depicts the group’s numerous obstacles and hijinks as they work toward their goals. On Rotten Tomatoes, the film presently has an 84 percent audience rating.
Thrashin
Josh Brolin plays Corey Webster, a young skater in Los Angeles who practices and dreams to win a downhill skating championship in this 1980s skater thriller. Webster falls in love with a girl woman (Pamela Gidley) while fighting Hook (Robert Rusler), the boss of a punk skateboarding gang, in typical 80s flair.
Kitchen for Skateboarding
Crystal Moselle wrote and directed Skate Kitchen, a 2018, teen drama. The film was very well by critics after its premiere at the 2018, Sundance Film Festival, and it produced a spin-off series for (HBO) called Betty. The video follows the lives of female skateboarders who are seeking to break down gender stereotypes in a male-dominated sport. The film was wonderfully shot and timely in terms of contemporary political and social challenges. Jaden Smith, Rachelle Vinber, and Dede Lovelace are among the cast members.