![]() ![]() Not to mention the fact that he's voiced by Jeff Bridges. Cool Old Guy: He's a former surfing champion who raised his niece by himself and helps teach Cody how to surf like a pro.Once he lost to Tank, however, he lost his will to surf and went into self-imposed exile for years. Broken Ace: He was widely considered to be the greatest surfer ever.Brilliant, but Lazy: He doesn't have that much motivation, but he's great a surfing and gives Cody very meaningful advice.Big Damn Heroes: During the climax, he comes back and saves Cody when he gets stuck in a particularly dangerous surfing area.Acrofatic: He's overweight, but is actually a graceful surfer.He's later revealed to be Big Z, a former surf-boarding champion and Cody's idol. When he notices that Cody has the heart to surf, but lacks the discipline, he decides to take him under his wing. However, after spending time with Geek and honing his craft, he learns that surfing isn't just about competitions and fame, becoming more humble in the end.Ī lazy outcast penguin who knows a pretty good deal about surfing. Took a Level in Kindness: At first, all Cody really wants is to be the best. ![]() By the end of the film, Cody is a much more experience surfer. Took a Level in Badass: His first run at surfing results in an Epic Fail that almost costs him his life.But after he returns to save Cody, the two become close friends. Rebuilt Pedestal: After finding out that Big Z faked his death to avoid public embarrassment, Cody temporarily loses all admiration for him.Jerk with a Heart of Gold: He can be sarcastic and short-tempered, but he's got a good heart and cares about his friends, to where he risks his life to save Chicken Joe from Tank's sabotage.Instant Expert: Cody spends just one full day of surfing with Z, but it's enough to help him understand that the secret to surfing isn't knowing the competition, but appreciating the spirit of it.This is eventually subverted, as Cody learns that surfing is less about the competition and more about genuinely loving the sport. I Just Want to Be Special: All Cody wants is to become a legendary surfer like Z and win a competition.It isn't until he starts practicing with Geek /Big Z that he finally learns how to master the waves. Cody's not a bad surfer, per say, but he is impatient and reckless, something that nearly kills him in a near-fatal wipe out. ![]()
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