Bethany Hamilton & AnnaSophia Robb Talk About Soul Surfer

The inside scoop on shooting Soul Surfer, surfing and how they became instant friends.

[@pauimonter]

I saw this movie a million times, and I cried... My parents came in the room and started freaking out.. lol, this movie is soo amazing and beautiful. Its taught me something important about life.. so inspiring

[@lilcutieale9409]

Yea

[@evasetina1529]

I loved the movie it was incredibly inspirational.

[@bige81892]

Laicey Walsh she doesn't feel bad about it. It's sad that it happened, but she turned it into an opportunity to inspire people!

[@leosalinas7492]

When you realise all the other comments were written 8 years ago 😯

[@majeedmamah7457]

I know right

[@frenchbanana6764]

Yeah, it is crazy

[@abbeyanthony6393]

Leonardo Salinas yesss

[@sophialatham5428]

Lol, ikr

[@leosalinas7492]

Plot twist when you realise it took 2 months to get 162 likes on a comment 😯 tysm for all the likes tho!!!

[@unknwn2312]

An amazing movie! Highly recommended. I cried :( But the ending is brilliant and the message is phenomenal!

[@haileycrowson5501]

welcome to 2020

[@mmao96]

I love that movie! Bethany is a huge inspiration, and AnnSophia really did a good job showing that. Two really beautiful girls!

[@DoctorPretorious616]

Bethany has shown strength and determination in her inspiring recovery from her horrific injury; she is brave, gutsy, and very beautiful.

[@kscreativecorner4162]

Who thinks that they need a second soul surfer

[@midnights349]

I do that would be awesome

[@lilcutieale9409]

Me but they don’t have anything to make bc nothing else rlly happend

[@shaynorman5210]

@@lilcutieale9409 they could make it about another shark attack on a surfer. There have been other surfer thag were attacked by a shark and then returned to the water like a month later

[@teagansandttschannel5263]

Shay Norman no cuz if they make that its still basically the same thing as soul surfer so nobody will want to see it and plus what happened like the events are rare so yeah..,..

[@shaynorman5210]

@@teagansandttschannel5263 oh truee

[@cassidyclemmons6141]

Meeting Bethany Hamilton was an incredible day for me. A Christian who knows God has everything with you so you still have the courage to do what you love!!! Thank you Bethany!! ❤️

[@Jjoonaass]

Jesus christ you have so many great plans for all of us

[@vampirechase42]

Wow.... Bethany's hair is so light! When I was first learning how to surf I sucked at it. I tried for weeks and weeks but I couldn't get any improvement. So I figured stop trying, this is hopeless. Then I saw her have an interview with my local news on T.V later that day and i thought to myself ''Wow... If she can do it with one arm I bet I can do it with two!'' So I practiced and practiced and I am the best surfers I know right now. So thank you for giving me hope Bethany... Thank you... :)

[@fernandotorres1960]

I LOVE ANNASOPHIA 😍😍😍

[@virginiapreite4915]

Love the movie Soul Surfer. Best movie ever!

[@startrekkin1701]

Soul Surfer is my favorite movie in the whole world. I can relate to it well actually, because my dad broke his neck and his left arm was paralyzed and rendered pretty much useless. He was a very, very serious bicyclist and is now trying to get back on the bike even with his paralyzed arm. It CAN be done, with the grace of God, as shown with my dad, and Bethany.

[@tomtrollkiller]

Both of those girls are just so talented they're really inspiring people

[@ImSuperCrazyGirl]

I love Bethany Hamilton... She has truly blessed so many people!

[@laurenkeegan6968]

Soul Surfer is one of my favorite movies. It's so good. They did such a great job. And they managed to find an actress who looked so much like Bethany too.

[@214bench]

me ethier cant stop my tears from falling...GOD bless this lady...

[@melodayyy]

shes so strong and so brave and so competitive and so beautiful. its unbelievable.

[@lmh7015]

everyone should see this! it was AMAZING!! sooo inspirational!

[@nochancesunny]

Soul Surfer is one the greatest movies I've ever seen. I love that it's a true story. Go Bethany!!

[@Psychedelic_Dreamer94]

i cryed so many times when i watched the movie...Soul Surfer is truely a amazing movie Bethany is a true Soul Surfer and a true hero

[@ftino1]

i can't believe how excelent the movie was :') and bethany really inspires me

[@Aeroangels4]

I watched the movie and it is my favorite now!!!! I love that they bexame real friends!! I would like to meet both of them.

[@greenteatree9902]

This is why bad things happen to teach us lessons and it always ends up for the better. trust me this is why God exists. u might be doubtful but one day u will know it without a doubt.

[@halicandrops9753]

It always ends up for the better, does it? Tell that to hundreds of mothers living in impoverished Central Africa- not only do they lose their newborn children and the hands of incompetent midwives but they also sustain grievous bodily damage from childbirth that, more often than not, results in a tragic and agonising death. Tell that to the thousands of people afflicted on a yearly basis by natural disasters, too, those who are struck down by vast tsunamis or whipped up by tornadoes. They are given no opportunity to escape, nor to overcome the situation. They are helpless. Tell that to the thousands of people who are laid to waste by drug and alcohol addictions, people whose weaknesses drive them to insanity and to suicide. Doesn't get any better from there. Tell it to Brazilian slum-dwellers, people so desperate they crawl through heaps of trash to find edible, remotely palatable waste. Their lives are a complication of horror and injustice, and many will be afflicted and killed by fatal illnesses before they reach man/womanhood. None of these people can learn; they are killed before they get the chance. Bethany Hamilton is a single human being. One in 7 billion. She survived her tribulations and relative suffering and had a cutesy little comeback story to tell, and for that she deserves respect, but remember that for every lucky soul like hers there are a million cursed ones. There's a reason these things get made into movies, and that's because they don't happen regularly; they're anomalous and abnormal, unlike all the examples of irredeemable and completely pointless suffering I listed above. Get some perspective into your life. There's no God out there for you, not for anyone. Does Bethany deserve privileges more than starving Africans, more than oppressed citizens under the Taliban, more than innocent victims of genocide? No, she does not. Yet somehow, she gets it. Why? Is it prayer? No- the vast majority of South Americans adhere to the norms of Christianity, but that didn't save those slum-dwelling kids from cholera and other crippling, usually fatal infirmities. Is it God? No, Hamilton's no more special than anyone else, and it says in your Bible that 'we are all one in Christ Jesus', regardless of our religious belief and character, so why would God give her special treatment? Is it luck? Right on the money. So dump all the existential nonsense, all the metaphysical stuff, all the promises of revelation and wonderment, and just be damn thankful you were born into the environment you were. Don't try philosophy or theology, don't even attempt them, because if someone possesses a worldview so tortuous and deeply warped as yours, it's beyond superfluous. And no, you can't just excuse this blatant injustice by bleating pathetically about heaven. Heaven was created by people who couldn't be bothered to confront or defy the problems they faced and instead succumbed to them idly in the hope that they would be rewarded nonetheless. Also, why should I 'trust' you? I wouldn't place my trust, my sanity and my safety in Mahatma Gandhi, let alone some sentimental and thoughtlessly optimistic kid on the Internet, whose breathtaking ignorance and selfishness hardly warrant indomitable faith and loyalty. And although I positively detest the very concept of Agape, interminable happiness and celestial togetherness, I hope you're right and I do meet God someday because, believe you me, I've got a few choice words for Him.

[@Random_dudebro]

Derek Holloway Thank you for saying what I couldn't be bothered to. The idea that God created the universe in such a way and set plans in motion so Bethany would get her arm bitten is sadomasochistic. It is sadistic on the part of god to orchestrate people's suffering, and it is masochistic for people to believe this is a good thing. That being said I don't care if people want to believe it, I respect a persons right to express that opinion freely, so long as I can also express mine.

[@juliablack1737]

Oh, oh, That's why god exists!? Without god we wouldn't be here right now! Ok?! God got himself killed for everyone! God exists. He doesn't exist so he can tell what the wrong/right decisions! We make those decision's! Go to hell

[@kokob9197]

What is wrong with you? He didn't get himself killed. He sacrificed himself for us. Where is your respect

[@kokob9197]

You are 100% right

[@natalia2096]

Screw the people who don't like her because I think she is beautiful and so is annasophia robb

[@kauaicr07]

Beautiful Bethany Hamilton appeared on the American Country Music Awards 4-3-11 with Anna Sophia Robb together they introduced and announced a performance by Carrie Underwood thank you.

[@kitkatflip1]

there both goregous and anas my favorite actor(: this story is so amazing!!

[@yanagehrke4755]

Thank you for sharing your joy and connection to the creator with us. Blessings on your alliance! I am very happy for both of you. (Even though the event is so many years ago.) 💚🦋

[@neonninja427]

AnnaSophia is a great actress and she played a part in delivering the important message of never giving up.

[@22blondee]

She is so inspiring! I'm glad to have met you, had a photo opp with you and to hear your story and how you overcame losing your arm and your positive energy! Thanks for sharing your story! xo

[@SteveCarras]

I saw the film in its first full week that it was in theatres! This and the book are high reccomended..

[@terrywebb3340]

I just got the video. I watch it over and over. It's my favorite movie. In fact I'm watching it now. Burn up the waves Bethany.

[@addisonlol1012]

Just watched the movie. It was AMAZING

[@sarahsoars2764]

Best movie ever it left me speechless I cry every time I see it espicillay since I surf

[@double00shotgun]

Dammmm she's 5' 11 !!!!

[@rommelle7285]

5’0

[@angelynmalone3564]

@@rommelle7285 Bethany is 5’11

[@jackylokman]

Bethany is my hero and she encourages me a lot!

[@mateolariosramirez6318]

I adore Anna Sophia Robb!!!!!😍

[@LittleMak1]

Just saw it tonight and it was amazing!!! Oh man, so inspirational and she didn't give up, i liked the end of Bethany of the videos and her getting back into the water after the attack

[@inciDLifestyle]

this movie touched me so hard .... i have almost cried 10 times :) she is so strong !

[@myapayne760]

Awesome I LOVE Anna Sophia and Bethany Hamilton you guys are amazing

[@rileybrown706]

This is my favorite movie now its SO inspirational and Bethany Hamilton is like my favorite woman of all time! #soulsurfer

[@AliciaLynneeee]

I love Bethany!!! She is sooo inspiring!

[@Rachel_Skunes]

I saw the movie and I thought it was FANTASTIC!!!!! It's soooooooo amazing how Bethany got back in the water and surfs!!!! I personally would have never got back into the water!!! She is such an inspiration to me!! My friend loves bethany just as much as I do!!! I'm reading the book right now :) GOOOO BETHANY!!! U ROCK!!! LUV YA BETHANY!!! :DDD

[@frencystone]

Oh God. From the time I bought the Soul Surfer DVD, I know I'd love it! And I was really inspired and AnnaSophia did amazing!! She's a good actress. I never heard about her until I saw soul surfer. Bethany, you're N inspiration! I love you :) xx

[@JesusCampos97]

bethony hamilton you are an inspiring person... you really know the defenition of hope and determination

[@Kittycat-tb5xl]

I love this movie It is my Favourite I watch it every night including the footage at the end

[@pinkcatapult]

I love have always loved bethany even before her attack and annasophia robb is my favorite actress so the movie is just amazing i would do anything to meet both of them they are both very inspiring and i love them

[@CarlaMcCarthyPomegranate96]

I saw this movie on saturday with my sister(big brothers big sisters of Northern New Mexico) and i liked it so much i went to the bookstore with my mom and got the book. I've heard about Bethany's story when i was younger but was never really interested in the whole story of how she lost her right arm. But i was just a young girl who didn't fully understand the world i was living in yet so that's why. But i'm glad that she's still alive and well. She's a strong woman and God helped her live.

[@NightOwlLass]

Bethany Hamilton. Definition- a road model. an inspiration. someone everyone can look up to. Fantastic. hard working. Mind bobling. Simply amazing. Any one of these things work to decribe her.

[@camillechoinieree]

annasophia did such a good job of recreating her story.

[@meltoncul]

Two very fine young ladies with wonderful hearts. None of this "look how great I am." Bravo, girls!

[@jlero2568]

I miss watching this movie in the cinema when it came out when I was 4 and I still love and watch it on Netflix

[@juliestrom412]

Truly blessed!

[@marcosamorales3774]

Bethany is the strongest person that she never gave up.. when I first heard about her .. my heart melt and I was feeling very bad but the only thing that makes fell better is that she is the strongest person on the planet.. and I love the movie btw 😊

[@dance4life282]

annashopia has definally proved herself in this movie! and Bethany is just... inspiring!

[@meliamarkham]

That was the best movie I've ever seen in my life. It really touched me and it's my new favorite movie(:

[@Kittycat-tb5xl]

I am so inspired by this movie

[@rellcap]

I loved the movie she didn't give up on her dreams even tho she didn't want to do it because of her arm but she went out there and was amazing

[@Roby-qu8md]

They’re both so pretty I can’t 🥺🥺

[@CaseyWiggin]

Such an inspirational movie!

[@TheDancelover4ever]

most ppl say its sooooo hard to walk after arm ampuation, i cant imagine surfing

[@BPnow13]

Bethany is amazingly strong, overcoming that takes more than guts!! :)

[@cardencostello1215]

I CANT I LOVE THIS MOVIE SM!!!!

[@powdertime100]

i love the movie so much it teaches u to never give up

[@LightTalkTV]

Can't wait to see the film!

[@CheerUp2]

i saw this movie last night and iv been wanting to see it I CRYED SO MANY TIMES D: this movie was SO BEAUTIFUL the story the action the feeling and and and...OMG I JUST CANT DISCRIBE HOW BEAUTIFUL IT IS i really wanna try surfing now :3

[@carolenglish8805]

AMAZING!!!

[@RazorRock3]

This movie will forever stay my #1 favorite.........its kinda hard not to love this movie......

[@mickeycrouch9014]

bethany and alana are so pretty and i love soul surfer.

[@Christian4eternity]

I love the moive!! I watched it 4 times in one day!! ♥ It's amazing! I wanna learn to surf..it looks fun, and stuff!! :)

[@gkeith12]

Great movie, loved it!!

[@Minni877]

I'm proud of Bethany Hamilton!!

[@i78967]

Hi i'm namn ar emelie i like you bethany Hamilton

[@siva...4170]

Wow.... Leslie bruke... ❤😍🌹

[@colorfulskittlez123]

love bethanny im her 1# fan im going to surf in hawaii when i grow up

[@ilikepie9994]

i seen "soul surfer" and i cried the whole time

[@amauril]

Annasophia robb has a so beautifull face. Its amazing to be so pretty. She looks like an angel.

[@xDuchessx]

This is amazing :) This movie inspired me!

[@bethweinblatt2238]

I love Bethany Hamilton She is so cool

[@SuperEm24]

this movie was on today.. an i cried for almost all of it.

[@anabelmalik3038]

No they used this green paper or cloth and wrapped it around AnnaSophia's arm to look like her arm was missing. The green wrapper is like the green wallpaper, movies use to edit things.

[@videmusart]

All I know is I will be buying this movie the DAY it comes out. One of the best movies ever.

[@LaurenBlodgett]

oh that's how they did the arm!

[@saemarfo]

OH MY GOD ILY

[@123456ladybugs]

I LUV THIS

[@lisalane424]

I've watched this movie like 20 times no joke😂

[@softballroxz24]

ur amazing Bethany Hamilton

[@Hollyyyyxo]

@teenie989fan1 They made her wear a green glove, then they just edited out like a green screen if you look on google annasophia soul surfer and go to images some of the pictures she is wearing the glove. :)

[@user-ok9kg5kd4y]

Hi how are you can we get to know each other

[@tokiohotelfan135]

this movie was the best movie i have to admit... im watching it today for the second time and i sooo can't wait lol... i read part of the book also and i thought it was pretty good... but now i wanna finish the book

[@cbloch22]

Annasophia Robb is officially my new favorite actor shes great:):)

[@SteveCarras]

I went to Hawaii, including the same island Bethany did a lot of surfer, as she's recallerd in that book, where Elvis and others did all those movies, in the Golden Princess [Cruise] 2009 trip[.

[@kb24crazylaker]

With God all things are possible! Go Bethany!

[@Ghibligal]

Awesome movie. Good to see the two things I had questions about answered: 1) How did they make Anna's arm disappear and 2) whether Anna even tried surfing herself. :3

[@polygondwanalanda]

The movie about her inspired me.... and gave me a little bit more confidence, to keep up with many rashes (atopycal dermatit and egsemas). Love you Bethany. Keep up♥

[@bomboclatgardener4490]

Lovely lovely , beautyfull movie

[@BuckToothMe]

i love bethany hamilton

[@therockinprincess09]

i think this is so inspriing i want to see the movie so much......

[@markdeyto5594]

im your best fan!!anna sophia🥰😍

[@coliec98]

ohhhh shhoot. just saw thee movvie. it waas sooooo good. (y)

[@nicholebeaman105920]

The movie is AMAZING!!!!!!

[@videmusart]

@MzSilele I think you will. I don't cry and I teared up.

[@BTTDiabloASR4evr]

0:56 awwwhh! I didn't think she still did really cute things like that anymore! I'd make loads of heart symbols, but I've forgotten how.