Eye of the Dolphin

Name: Eye of the Dolphin
Genre: Drama, Family
Released: August 24, 2007
Rating: 54

2007

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EYE OF THE DOLPHIN

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Monterey Media | Release Date: August 24, 2007

Summary: Fourteen-year-old Alyssa has been living with her grandmother Lucy since the death of her mother the year before. It's been a tough year for both of them, but then, Lucy decides it's time for Alyssa to go to the Bahamas to live with Hawk, dedicated dolphin researcher and the father she never knew she had. Alyssa's arrival on the islandFourteen-year-old Alyssa has been living with her grandmother Lucy since the death of her mother the year before. It's been a tough year for both of them, but then, Lucy decides it's time for Alyssa to go to the Bahamas to live with Hawk, dedicated dolphin researcher and the father she never knew she had. Alyssa's arrival on the island comes at a decisively inconvenient time for Hawk, who is busy fighting greedy politicians and "experts" determined to turn his research center into a tacky tourist attraction. It's a prickly relationship between Hawk and Alyssa, but Tamika, Hawk's girlfriend, and Daniel, Tamika's father, smooth the way. Alyssa soon adjusts to island life and discovers the gift she shares with her father for communicating with dolphins. It is a skill that leads her into a powerful relationship with a wild dolphin, which her father, for legitimate scientific reasons, cannot condone. But when the powers that be threaten to close down her father's research station, it is Alyssa and her wild friend who hold the key and the power to bring all parties together. (Monterey Media)… Expand

Director: Michael D. Sellers

Genre(s): Drama, Family

Rating: PG-13

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Austin Chronicle - Marjorie Baumgarten

Eye of the Dolphin is much better than most films of this sort, and if it helps a generation of young girls want to grow up to swim with live dolphins rather than groom My Little Ponys, that's certainly not a bad thing at all. Read full review

ReelViews - James Berardinelli

There's real heart to be found in the story but it comes along with borderline saccharine sentimentality, a too facile ending, and clean outcomes that aren't earned. Read full review

Variety - Joe Leydon

There's a pleasantly dreamy quality to much of Eye of the Dolphin, and that goes a long way toward enabling audiences to ignore the formulaic plot and enjoy the laid-back charms of this innocuous indie. Read full review

Chicago Tribune - Maureen M. Hart

Young audiences will enjoy her journey from surly to empowered, and as countless visitors to Brookfield Zoo can attest, there's nothing like watching dolphins. So a star for Schroeder and a star for the title players. Read full review

Los Angeles Times - Staff (Not credited)

Overly earnest and roughly constructed, the film is bearable largely thanks to the performance as the daughter by Carly Schroeder, recently seen in the girls' soccer pic, "Gracie." Read full review

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TrayC

Aug 25, 2007

Absolutely, loved this movie. It was beautifully made, the Bahamian scenery was gorgeous, the actors were fun and the dolphins were adorable! I loved that it had a story to tell about the father daughter relationship and that it had a young hero in the mix. The main character was a young Absolutely, loved this movie. It was beautifully made, the Bahamian scenery was gorgeous, the actors were fun and the dolphins were adorable! I loved that it had a story to tell about the father daughter relationship and that it had a young hero in the mix. The main character was a young teen who helped make a difference in the lives of her community and the lives of the local dolphins. I thought it was so cute and that it is something that can teach people a cool lesson about taking care of the environment and animals. I highly suggest watching it with your loved ones!… Expand

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