Surf's Up 2: WaveMania

Right now you can watch Surf's Up 2: WaveMania in Australia on Stan — and it is funnier than its reputation suggests. It knows exactly what kind of film it is from the opening scene, and never loses that thread. Its 6/10 TMDB score, built from 300 ratings, reflects a title that consistently delivers. Jeremy Shada leads a cast with real comic timing. Start it on Stan whenever you need something guaranteed to land.

Surf's Up 2: WaveMania is not trying to be everything to everyone, and that focus is exactly what makes it work. Sharp writing and a well-matched ensemble are what separate Surf's Up 2: WaveMania from the crowd. Cody, Chicken Joe and Lani are back in their most epic adventure yet! The most radical surfing dream team, The Hang Five puts Cody and his friends to the test and teaches them the meaning of teamwork as they journey to the most legendary surfing spot on the planet. Jeremy Shada and Jon Heder lead a cast that brings real weight to the material. It was released in 2017. Surf's Up 2: WaveMania earns its laughs from character rather than situation, which is why it does not wear thin the way pure farce tends to. It knows exactly what it is, and does not try to be anything else.

Surf's Up 2: WaveMania is the kind of thing you put on in the background and end up fully watching. It stands on its own even without an obvious comparison point. It is a manageable watch, easy to fit into a single evening. Jeremy Shada is funny in a way that holds up on rewatch. Put it on when you need something guaranteed to land.