Supporting Actress and Ian's mistress in the film is the great Rachel Hendrix, the Annabel plays. In my opinion it plays Stayed good, but it is somewhat underutilized. Rachel Hendrix is known from the great movie "October Baby", in which she played the lead role. This woman may be more than just a girl playing on the beach, which crush on a Surferboy.
The characters in "The Perfect Wave" are not particularly well written overall. Especially Ian's mate is consistently pale and the actor also plays not very good. The remaining cast is doing its job again pretty clean and authentic.
So we have nice performer, chic camera shots ... and the story? The contracts unfortunately somewhat in the length, although the film is not too long. But he feels more and that's a shame. Reveal only the last 20 minutes, after which the film ultimately getting at, but the way there is a little imprecise. The love story is beautiful to look at, just because Rachel Hendrix and Scott Eastwood nice people, but the common thread simply missing. Since nice shots of talented surfers can no longer align big thing.
The message of the film is very moving and worth thinking quite strong, especially for Christians. For people who have the Christian faith in the little hat, the end could be a bit pushy - but do not worry. There is food for thought and move.
Conclusion: A beautiful film with lengths mostly good actors and a major statement.