Flipper (1996)
Genre: Adventure / Family
Duration: 95 minuten
Country:
United States
Directed by: Alan Shapiro
Stars: Elijah Wood, Jonathan Banks and Paul Hogan
IMDb score:
5,4 (12.773)
Releasedate: 17 May 1996
Flipper plot
"This summer it's finally safe to go back in the water."
Sandy is seriously affected by his parents' divorce and defends himself by being extra cheeky. During the summer holidays he goes to stay with his uncle Porter, a hippie-like fisherman. Sandy saves the life of a young dolphin, who is in danger of being shot by a bunch of thugs.
Actors and actresses
Sandy Ricks
Porter Ricks
Dirk Moran
Bounty Fisherman #1
Cathy
Sandy's Mom
Sandy's Sister
Kim
Marvin
Bounty Fisherman #2
Reviews & comments
Drs. DAJA
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- 4355 messages
- 4521 votes
Even as a child, I found this overly sentimental and ugly. The idea of a little boy seeking refuge with a sea creature reminded me a little too much of Free Willy, and I can still remember hoping a giant shark would swim by and snatch the characters. I found Flipper (a weak bridge) unpalatable. Not worth reviewing.
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John Lee Hooker
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- 14934 messages
- 1625 votes
I'd never watch it again now, but I used to love it. There were some sad moments, and as a child, I even felt sorry for Flipper.
Entertaining family film.
- 4 -
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Shadowed
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- 11868 messages
- 6986 votes
A predictable, flat children's film that explores the relationship between humans and wild animals. Projects like this will never be realized these days, so as a film buff, it's quite enjoyable to revisit it. That, and a young Elijah Wood, because director Alan Shapiro offers little motivation to actively derive satisfaction from it. A tired script, mediocrely developed characters, and an unfinished relationship between Wood and the dolphin are the main drawbacks. Fortunately, the exotic setting makes for some beautiful images, and it doesn't drag on too long, but that's about it.
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