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The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D at the CN Tower

If you haven't heard already, Kelly Slater's new film The Ultimate Wave Tahiti is now playing in 3D at the CN Tower. My buddy Adam and I went and checked it out last night, and I gotta say: it's awesome. The 3D was a bit much at times, but it was definitely some of the finest surf cinematography I've seen in a while, all woven in with some fascinating history of Teahupo'o. There was also some really cool 3D animations (I'm a total sucker for these) explaining tides, wave dynamics, and the formation of the French Polynesian island chain.

It's not your typical surf-porn movie, here's a chunk of the synopsis from the film's website:

Featuring nine-time world surfing champion Kelly Slater, The Ultimate Wave follows a quest to find the perfect wave-riding experience. Filmed in Tahiti and among the islands of French Polynesia, the film showcases dramatic giant screen surfing action in a unique Pacific paradise.

Kelly Slater and a group of friends arrive in Tahiti. With their host, Tahitian surfer Raimana Van Bastolaer they will seek out the best waves breaking on the reef at the famed surf site Teahupo’o. Kelly and Raimana share a passion for the waves, but different ideas about what surfing means: is it a modern competitive sport or an ancient Polynesian wave-riding art? Either way, if the right conditions arise, they hope to surf some unique giant barrels created by storm swells breaking atop the shallow reef.

Not sure how long the film will be playing at the CN Tower... I asked the girl at the counter and she didn't seem to know either. But the film plays everyday from 10am to 8pm, every hour on the hour. Admission is $10, and worth every penny. So if you're in the Toronto area, I highly recommend checking it out.

The Ultimate Wave Tahiti 3D at the CN Tower

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