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May 1, 2024 · Out of the 100-plus movies filmed in the islands, here are fifteen of our all-time favorites. From offbeat comedies to famous Blockbuster franchises, these flicks are sure to get you pumped about visiting Hawaii. 1. Jurassic Park & Jurassic World – 1993, 2015. The Jurassic franchise is perhaps the most iconic film series shot in Hawaii.
- From Here to Eternity (1953) Remembered for the famous kiss on the beach between Burt Lancaster and Deborah Kerr, From Here to Eternity, based on the novel of the same name, is famous for its honest portrayal of military life during peacetime.
- South Pacific (1958) Based on the musical, South Pacific topped the box office its release year, despite criticisms of the film’s use of color. Arguably the most memorable number is Bali Ha’i, a haunting melody about a mysterious and off-limits paradise.
- Blue Hawaii (1961) The first of the Elvis films to be shot in Hawaii, and an influential film that brought Hawaii into the limelight as a major tourist destination, Blue Hawaii is a musical romantic-comedy that also had ties to military.
- Gilligan's Island (1964 - 1966) One of the first TV series to use a tropical setting, Gilligan’s Island ran for three seasons and was shot mostly in a studio.
- 50 First Dates. 2004. Released on Valentine’s Day in 2004, 50 First Dates stars Adam Sandler and Drew Barrymore. This funny and engaging comedy brings out the naturally charming connection that these two actors share.
- Tropic Thunder. 2008. Directed by Ben Stiller, Tropic Thunder is a super fun action comedy with an all-star cast. It stars Jack Black, Robert Downey Jr., Jeff Kahn, Anthony Ruivivar, and of course the hilarious Ben Stiller as washed-up actor Tugg Speedman.
- The Descendants. 2011. The Descendants was filmed on Oahu and the Island of Kauai. The film follows the story of Matt King, played by George Clooney. Matt is a distant descendant of Hawaiian royalty who, alongside his two daughters, is battling the soon-to-be-fatal results of his wife’s tragic boating accident.
- Forgetting Sarah Marshall. 2011. Forgetting Sarah Marshall stars Jason Segel as the hilariously heartbroken Peter Brenner. After being dumped by his famous girlfriend, he escapes to Oahu’s Turtle Bay Resort to find some solitude.
7. Patrick Swayze, Keanu Reeves, and Lori Petty had preparatory surfing lessons with Dennis Jarvis in Hermosa Beach, California, and in Kauai, Hawaii; 8. Latigo Beach, the spot where Bodhi and the Ex-Presidents surfed, is located in Malibu, California; 9. Patrick Swayze broke four ribs filming the surfing scenes for "Point Break"; 10.
- Jurassic Park. Visiting the Jurassic Park filming locations can be as much of an adrenaline rush as seeing the films. In Kauai, take a helicopter to view Manawaiopuna Falls, the epic waterfall from the film.
- The Descendants. In an iconic scene in The Descendants, the King Family looks out onto their estate -- a natural preserve of green fields, hills and cliffs -- all with an incredible ocean view.
- Michael Bay’s Pearl Harbor. Some of the scenes from Michael Bay’s epic multimillion dollar Hollywood blockbuster were actually shot on location in Pearl Harbor.
- Hawaii Five-O. Fans of Hawaii Five-O will instantly recognize Iolani Palace. The exterior of the palace was used to establish the show’s police department headquarters.
Aug 11, 2022 · HBO’s '100 Foot Wave' was shot in Hawaii, Portugal and Tahiti, using various cameras and techniques to get up close and personal with big-wave surfers. ... Prickett was filming in Tahiti in 2012 ...
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The cult film of 1991 was back in 2015, where the filming locations were not short of superlatives. This new Point Break was filmed from the jungles of Venezuela and Mexico to the surfing Meccas of Tahiti and Hawaii, not forgetting the landscapes and imposing mountain highs of Switzerland, Austria, and Italy. Counting all the places, including ...
