Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable

It's a very straight-forward but inspiring story and what it worth seeing on the big screen is this gorgeous, immersive ocean imagery.

Other than keeping Hamilton's name out there and giving her brand exposure, Unstoppable stops short of making a compelling case for itself.

"Unstoppable" starts as a tale of transcending tragedy, but it ends up where almost every other surfing documentary does, at that place where the majesty of surfing - the Zen of it, the deathly beauty of it - becomes all.

[E]ven someone who knows nothing about surfing can't help but sit mouth agape at Hamilton's athleticism, optimism and determination.

The many vivid sequences on the waves are enough to justify the pic's presence on the big screen.

More inspiring than enlightening, the doc never gets into deep waters.

If you like documentaries about inspiring people you'll enjoy this film

Bethany Hamilton: Unstoppable is essentially 99 minutes of pure, relentless inspiration.

If you're looking for an inspirational real-life story, or simply missing seeing the ocean, then this might be just the tonic you need.

Aaron Lieber cowrote, produced, and directed the documentary very well. He captures the synchronicity of Bethany's powerful yet graceful athleticism with visual rhythm and style.