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Surfer, Dude poster
D
Below Average
MASTER SCORE 36.0 / 100
2008·Comedy·1h 25m

SURFER, DUDE

A wave twisting tale of a soul searching surfer experiencing an existential crisis.

Above the Line
S.R. Bindler·DirectorMark Gustawes·WriterS.R. Bindler·WriterElliot Davis·Director of PhotographyBlake Neely·Original Music ComposerNancy Richardson·Editor
Cast
Matthew McConaughey·Steve AddingtonJeffrey Nordling·Eddie ZarnoWillie Nelson·Farmer BobWoody Harrelson·JackZachary Knighton·Brillo MurphyRamón Rodríguez·Lupe La RosaTravis Fimmel·Johnny DoranAmber Hay·Reality House GirlScott Glenn·Alister GreenboughAlexie Gilmore·Danni Martin
Full Crew
(15 credits)
Directing· 1
S.R. Bindler·Director
Writing· 4
Mark Gustawes·WriterS.R. Bindler·WriterCory Van Dyke·WriterGeorge R. Mays·Writer
Camera· 1
Elliot Davis·Director of Photography
Editing· 1
Nancy Richardson·Editor
Sound & Music· 1
Blake Neely·Original Music Composer
Art & Design· 2
T.K. Kirkpatrick·Production DesignLinda Spheeris·Set Decoration
Production· 3
Mark Gustawes·ProducerMatthew McConaughey·ProducerCory Van Dyke·Producer
Other Departments· 2
Clay Cullen·Utility StuntsMark Norby·Stunt Coordinator
By the Numbers
36.0
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
IMDb
0%
CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
$52K
ROI -99%
Worldwide Gross
0
Oscar Wins
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Poster DNA

THE VISUAL DECONSTRUCTION

A bespoke vision agent's reading of the design language behind Surfer, Dude's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#F0E68C
#87CEEB
#36454F
Mood
Relaxed, Summery, Carefree
Composition
Centered
Era
2000s
Visual Style
Photographic

“A man with long, curly blonde hair, shirtless and wearing striped board shorts, leans against a yellow surfboard on a sandy beach. He stands with his arms cross”

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Key Elements
SurfboardSandOceanClouds
Atmosphere
Vibrant
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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