If the world needs even more proof that skateboarding is a mainstream institution as opposed to an underground phenomenon, GRIND does the trick. Casey La Scala's lighthearted adventure introduces three friends who have just graduated from high school. Eric (Mike Vogel) is determined to make it as a professional skater. He convinces the college-bound Dustin (Adam Brody) and wisecracking Matt (Vince Vieluf) to join him on the road for a summer of contests, with the hopes of getting sponsored by superstar Jimmy Wilson (Jason London). Once they manage to recruit the smooth-talking Sweet Lou (Joey Kern) and his trusty van, the foursome hits the road. Things don't go as planned, however, to the point where Eric considers giving up. But that's when Jamie (Jennifer Morrison) enters the picture. Sweet, pretty, and a radical skater herself, Jamie gives Eric the opportunity to strut his stuff at one of the summer's most heated competitions. Never taking itself too seriously, GRIND is a pleasant ensemble comedy that features inspired performances from its up and coming cast. It is also filled with enough cameos to keep film fanatics on their toes (Randy Quaid, Tom Green, Bobcat Goldthwait).
Theatrical Release Date: August 15, 2003
DVD Features:
Region 1
Snap Case
Pan & Scan - 1.33
Audio:
Dolby Digital 5.1 - English
Dolby Digital 5.1 - French
Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary
Music Video - 1. "Too Bad About Your Girl" - The Donnas
Theatrical Trailer
Cameo
Bam Margera: Star of MTV'S JACKASS
Executive Producer
E.K. Gaylord, II: Executive Producer, A WALK TO REMEMBER (2001)
Executive Producer
Morgan Stone: Executive Producer, GRIND (2003)
Director of Photography
Richard Crudo: Director of Photography, DOWN TO EARTH (2001)
Review 1:
"...When the movie focuses on daredevil acrobatics executed on ramps, in parking lots and in empty swimming pools and synchronized to a crunching rap and metal soundtrack, it delivers a crude kinetic charge..."
Source: New York Times
p.E18 08/15/2003
Review 2:
"...Most of the time it's all very believable, demonstrating the grace and athleticism of a sport that only recently has gotten its due..."
Source: Los Angeles Times
p.C11 08/15/2003
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