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Blue Crush (2002)
Universal
Song: "Cruel Summer (Blestenation Mix)"
Artist: Blestenation
A depiction of surf culture would seem like a farce without a remix of the Bananarama classic, and while '80s pop aficionados/most other humans will declare this song blasphemy, its fun and free-wheeling vibe reflects that of heroines Anne Marie (Kate Bosworth), Eden (Michelle Rodrigez) and Lena (Sanoe Lake). After all, how else could their carefree lifestyles be articulated through song? (Keeping in mind a Damian Marley track also exists on the soundtrack.)
