Grind (2003)

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Directed by Casey La Scala.

Starring Vince Vieluf, Colin McKay, Joey Kern, Jennifer Morrison, Adam Brody, Mike Vogel.

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Gaylord Films producer Casey La Scala makes his directorial debut with the teen comedy Grind. Just before entering college, young skateboarder Eric Rivers (Mike Vogel) decides to take a road trip from Chicago to California with his smart friend Dustin (Adam Brody) and his wacky friend Matt (Vince Vieluf). Despite their underdog status, they intend to make it big in the world of skateboarding in the wake of legendary touring skater Jimmy Wilson (Jason London). They end up recruiting a fourth team member named Sweet Lou (Joey Kern) as Eric romances the film's token attractive female Jamie (Jennifer Morrison). Grind also features appearances by real-life pro skaters like Bam Margera, along with an energetic pop/rock soundtrack. ~ Andrea LeVasseur, All Movie Guide

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"By Tricia Olszewski Grind wants to be the Blue Crush of skateboarding, but it's more like a warm-weather version of Out Cold. (Don't remember it? Exactly.) The story of four stereotypical teens who go on a skateboarding tour to chase their idol and seek team sponsorship, Grind aims low, offering sufficient 'boarding action for its target audience but not a whole lot for anyone else. Most seriously lacking are the film's "stars," who merely need to be appealing and look decent in director Casey La Scala's many below-the-knee and from-behind shots. Unfortunately, these guys are merely derivative: The O.C.'s Adam Brody, as Dustin, the Serious One, channels Vince Vaughn in delivery and demeanor. Joey Kern, as Sweet Lou, the Smooth One, shamelessly mimics Matthew McConaughey's jailbait-lovin' Dazed and Confused character. And 32-year-old (!) Vince Vieluf, as Matt, the Obnoxious One, reprises his Rat Race role, adding a composite of every dim horndog in cinematic history. Meanwhile, Fox ... " [More]

Tags: friendship , roadtrip , skateboarding , underdog , collegestudent