Costa Rican Summer (2010) User Reviews

Expected more

[jasiel · 4/10 · 26 September 2011]

It has something that makes you want to keep watching, perhaps the fact that it reflects the true life in the area, but the movie itself is not that funny.

The 2 Swedish girls and the 2 surfer guys are lame in the acting role.

I am from Costa Rica and I like the fact that it really feels like you are there, the noticeable lack of expensive filming equipment gives the impression is a low budget movie but at the same time provides a more natural / relaxing effect which is what non-commercial beaches should give you. So I give them credit for that.

Also, not very impressed with the character of Dolittle. He does look like a surfer but those fantasies, completely unreal and not fun in my opinion.

Generic surfer comedy

[Floated2 · 2/10 · 3 September 2022]

Not having any expectations for this film and they were somewhat met. Labeled as a teen comedy yet feels very generc and bland. Everything is quite predictable and there seemed to be several little plots. One plot involved the lead character trying to help save the beach for his aunt (or something of that sort), the other involved his two friends trying to get the attention of two Swedish women (bad accents came across from them).

Peter Dante seemingly received top billing for his role as the aging legend surfer who was trying to get back on his feet and in shape (occasionally had fantasies of Pamela Anderson- we wonder how she wounded up in this film).

Overall Costa Rican Summer doesn't exactly provide anything new, it does have a low budget but the scenery of the island and beaches are well done. Some t&a of the two Swedish women (about 4 scenes). Otherwise don't expect any great, funny or special.

Some good parts.......mostly tedious.

[AussieTastic · 4/10 · 18 May 2014]

*** This review may contain spoilers *** Please be aware that within the first 5 minutes of this movie there will be the exposure of bare breasticles. *** This review may contain spoilers ***

Hmmm...... I don't think too many people liked this one.

Comedy would have to be one of the hardest genres to undertake, as it is so subjective and to say this a comedy is a bit of a stretch. The movie seems to be in conflict with itself, in terms of the mixing of elements, with attempts at comedy in some parts while trying to portray serious drama in others and then a weird mixture of both, as well as a random smattering of bare breasts. It just upsets the flow of the movie and makes me wonder what the target audience is, but let's not over analyse this puppy.

The premise of the movie is OK and has a basic storyline, so many of these surfer type movies are devoid any story and are just about bums, tits, drugs and catching a gnarly wave. Susan Ward (Carla) does a great job and made this movie watchable with Julianna Guill (Eva) doing well also, however did not mesh well with the Brock Kelly (Kyle) character and he didn't really seem to fit the part or make believable that being friends with the other two surfer drop-kicks was possible.

I have to agree that the Peter Dante character Dinger was hard to get accustomed to in the beginning, probably due to all the crazy Pammy fantasies, however becomes bearable after his transformation. The two (over the top) Swedish girls were sort of funny and are required for the introduction of the bare boobies (woo hoo!).

Overall, I think this is a movie that will make most people cringe, although there are some good and some funny parts most was tedious, but there was something that made me keep watching......... it was the dollar I paid for it!....... All the way up to the most unbelievable ending.

Oh my God!

[paul_haakonsen · 1/10 · 3 June 2010]

This movie was supposed to be a teen comedy? Ehm, it never got anywhere near being a teen comedy. It was much more like watching a creature with its final death gurgles! It was unbearable.

The story was lacking contents. It seemed like someone had an idea during a drinking party, and that idea somehow made it to a movie.

Throughout the entire movie, I laughed maybe once. And that was at the vomiting scene. That, however, was priceless though. The rest of the movie was attempting to be funny, but never got its head above the waves.

Out of the entire cast, only Susan Ward (playing aunt Carla) was the only one doing a good job. The teens had no emotions and lacked the ability to come through on the screen. The guy who played Dinger (Peter Dante), wow... that was unbelievably unbearable to watch! And how they managed to get Pamela Anderson into this movie is beyond me. But just take a look at her "acting", she seems like she doesn't really want to it as well.

And what was up with the fake Swedish accent? People from Sweden do not sound like drunken German people in a bad World War II movie. I am from Denmark, and I know what Swedish people sound like when speaking English - and this is not it at all!

This movie is wrongfully labeled 'comedy'.

You might like it if you are into surfing and enjoy mindless movies.

I just read on IMDb that there is a part 2 on the way. That fact is simply beyond my comprehension! My advise to you is to stay well clear of this movie! It is a waste of time, and trust me, you don't want to let an hour and a half go to waste on this. Sadly, I did, and I am scarred for life.

Dont be so hard

[cwstrgzr · 5/10 · 10 February 2021]

You had to know this movie was going to be dumb when you watched it. But that is what makes this a fun movie. Dumb lines, bad wigs, nice location. You dont have to think, just watch and laugh at them. I would have given it a higher score if I based it on other movies of this quality. Dont judge just watch.

Not a good movie,but not horrible..

[chilam_cigrat · 5/10 · 14 June 2010]

Honestly,not that good.. but there was something about this movie, something that made me sit back and finish this movie. Go watch this movie if you wanna watch some teen comedy just for fun.. It wasn't a teen comedy like American pie or some other great teen comedies,but well it wasn't unbearably bad.. All in all,i thought this movie was OK..The good thing with this movie was that it doesn't leave you with a heavy mind.. Plot of the movie was pretty simple and it does show some stuff that teens suffer from..Go watch it folks,its OK.. Now be assured that i am not saying that it was a good movie,But i do say that it wasn't bad.Didn't let me get bored.At least there were good looking people here,it was definitely a teen comedy,and you always watch teen comedies without complaints mates,thats the way you enjoy teen flicks..cheers mates..

Worst movie ever

[andresekuh_61 · 1/10 · 31 October 2014]

One of the worst movies that i saw in my life. One of the genres is comedy and i didn't laugh all movie. I don't understand the propose of this movie,really a bad movie. The story is to week and in the 2000's i saw great comedy movies and this film its on my blacklist.I subscribe all the bad reviews that are made on this movie. The actor is bad,the story is week and the movie is really one of the worst movie of all time. I think if i directed i film i do better then this.In my rating list i rated more then 600 movies and this is the only one that i gave one. My review is only to advertise the people that want to see the movie do choose another one, because all movies are better the Costa Rica summer.

Absolute worst movie of all time, but overall, superb editing

[haileyrmorris · 1/10 · 1 March 2022]

Pamala Anderson is sitting on a burlap sack, the Swedish girls look more Slovakian, and why is sex the main currency on this island? Can't she just take out a mortgage?

Not Enough Pam

[EverydayIDecay · 3/10 · 22 January 2021]

Could had use alot more Pam influence could had jacked up the rating a bit.

Better than the 2.2 IMDb Rating

[shinnstheory · 6/10 · 23 May 2020]

Is it a great movie? No. Is it really funny? Not really. But, it's not worth the current rating. This is the type of movie you don't have to pay close attention to, to enjoy. The T&A alone is worth a 4 rating. If you're looking for something to waste a little time, while soaking in a little nudity, try this one. The chicks are hot XD.