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The Perfect Wave poster
B
Strong
MASTER SCORE 58.8 / 100
2014·Adventure / Biography / Drama·1h 34m

THE PERFECT WAVE

The true story of Ian McCormack who grew up surfing the waters of New Zealand. Wanting to dive deeper, Ian sets out on a journey with his best friend that will change his life as they chase the perfect wave.

Above the Line
Bruce Macdonald·DirectorRoger Hawkins·WriterWilliam A. Wood III·Writer
Cast
Scott Eastwood·Ian McCormackCheryl Ladd·Mrs. McCormack (mom)Patrick Lyster·Mr. McCormack (dad)Rachel Hendrix·AnabelScott Mortensen·LachlanNikolai Mynhardt·Michael McCormackCarolyn Forword·Sydney House Girl
Full Crew
(6 credits)
Directing· 1
Bruce Macdonald·Director
Writing· 2
Roger Hawkins·WriterWilliam A. Wood III·Writer
Production· 3
S. Bryan Hickox·ProducerBruce Macdonald·ProducerScott Eastwood·Associate Producer
By the Numbers
58.8
OF 100
Master Score
4.6
OF 10
IMDb
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CRITICS
Rotten Tomatoes
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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 The Perfect Wave's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
#A0C0D0
#608090
#E0E0E0
Mood
Hopeful, Serene
Composition
Layered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a man and a woman in the upper left, with a bright sunburst behind them. Below them, a surfer is actively riding a wave in the ocean. ”

dramabiographyadventure
Key Elements
SurfboardOcean Wave
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Cool
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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