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Momentum Generation poster
A
Excellent
MASTER SCORE 74.8 / 100
2018·Documentary·1h 43m

MOMENTUM GENERATION

In the 1990s, a motley band of teen surfers from the north shore of Oahu brought professional surfing to new heights. But as their stars rose, the competition threatened to tear their group apart.

Above the Line
Jeff Zimbalist, Michael Zimbalist·DirectorJeff Zimbalist·WriterMichael Zimbalist·WriterJeff Zimbalist·Director of PhotographyJeff Zimbalist·Editor
Cast
Kelly Slater·HimselfTaylor Knox·HimselfRoss Williams·HimselfShane Dorian·HimselfRob Machado·Himself
Full Crew
(10 credits)
Directing· 2
Jeff Zimbalist·DirectorMichael Zimbalist·Director
Writing· 2
Jeff Zimbalist·WriterMichael Zimbalist·Writer
Camera· 1
Jeff Zimbalist·Director of Photography
Editing· 2
Jeff Zimbalist·EditorMichael Zimbalist·Editor
Production· 3
Jeff Zimbalist·ProducerRobert Redford·Executive ProducerMichael Zimbalist·Producer
By the Numbers
74.8
OF 100
Master Score
8.1
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 Momentum Generation's key art.

Dominant Palette
3 colors
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Mood
Carefree, Adventurous
Composition
Centered
Era
2010s
Visual Style
Photographic

“The movie poster features a group of seven men walking out of the ocean onto a sandy beach. They are all carrying surfboards. The background includes palm trees”

Key Elements
SurfboardsOceanSand
Atmosphere
Bright
Color Mood
Warm
Setting
Ocean
Design Score
7/10
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