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First Look: Will ‘Chasing Mavericks’ be making waves?

What: "Chasing Mavericks"

When: Opening Friday

Cast: John Weston, Gerard Butler, Elisabeth Shue, Abigail Spencer, Taylor Handley

Director: Curtis Hanson

The story: Surfing phenom Jay Moriarity (Weston) enlists local legend Frosty Hesson (Butler) to train him to master the Mavericks surf break, one of the biggest waves on Earth.

The buzz: There's no word on the script, but the waves are said to be some of the most spectacular ever captured on film.

- CHRISTOPHER LAWRENCE

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