One of the best films i have seen

The film makes a home in your brain and the only cure is to see it again.

One of the most extraordinary films you will see this year. Take that as you want.

This movie feels like it was made purely to piss off people who want good shows

As a surfer and a fan of surf films, this is one of the best documentaries on surfing I have ever seen. The stories behind the lives of these villagers are so well told, and the areas in which the director chose to focus gave an added understanding of the experiences within the village of Vanimo. This film is a rare little gem in which you may walk out of the theater speechless, thinking about the fate of the people in the film, feeling thankful to have a glimpse into such an exotic corner of the globe, and best of all, hopeful about the future of those you are rooting for in the film. The captivating experience is feeling the universal joy that unites surfers around the world, from all walks of life. Adam Pesce captures it beautifully.

This film was not at all what I was expecting. It's a surf movie, yes, in the sense that it's about surfing. But its the intimate look into the lives of the surfers themselves that propels the story and turns it into something exceptional. Well, that, and the music. The score is very well done. It sounds kind of Sigur Ros-ish and really creates a cool tone for the film. I just happened to go to a screening the other night without knowing much about the film and it blew me away. The story twists and turns in ways I doubt the film makers even predicted when they started shooting it. I Highly recommend this to anyone who likes documentaries, surfing, or just great story-telling.

With the democratization of filmmaking, almost anyone with access to filmmaking technology can generate a film. So when I learned Director Adam Pesce moved to Papua New Guinea, learned pigeon English and started shooting, I knew this was not just another surfer's stab at self-aggrandizing You Tube stardom. Plus, the film's website is a platform for all sorts of awards and acknowledgments from the film festival circuit, so I have some back up on this stance.This documentary is extremely well done. Both aesthetically and narratively.And subjectively, I say that by taking in to account the distinct dynamic native to Papua New Guinea, the dialogue & story which unfolds on the screen and the circumstances I learned later via researching the film about the bouts of malaria endured by the Director, etc. Briefly, the film showcases the universal struggles one engages in when practical needs conflict with dreams and ideals of a better life. Surfing is the conduit of hope and also the bittersweet weapon of control and revenge. Watch the film to figure out how and why.

My wife and I enjoyed "Splinters" at O Cinema in Miami, FL. The documentary is fascinating because it is rich in layers of story telling. The protagonists' passion for Surfing and their social relationships are covered very well. I was able to learn about surfing and the people Papua New Guinea (their culture and social changes). The movie has an emotional impact of the viewer because it is ultimately about people wanting to reach a dream and be great. This is an feeling that is universal. The movie captivated me the entire time and even gave me the desire to know even more about the future of each character. Is is great to see how similar people are even when separated by thousands of miles. Don't miss this perfect combination of history and entertainment.