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Features: DVD, Widescreen, Aspect Ratio 1.85:1, Director Commentary
In 1959, a young boy named Allen is rescued from a watery grave by a mermaid. The mermaid surfaces back into the man''s life 25 years later and finds him. She falls in love with Allen and seeks him out for the return of her love. Naming herself "Madison" after a street sign in New York, she finds she is able to walk on land with legs, but as soon as she touches sea water, her body reverts back to mermaid. When the government captures her for research, will her true love save her at last''
Editor's Note
A charming, sexy and funny mermaid tale with Tom Hanks as a successful, young businessman who has everything but love, that is until he meets up with the girl of his dreams, played by Daryl Hannah; however, unbeknownst to him, she is a mermaid targeted for capture by an obsessed oceanographer. Perfect performances and clever laughs make this a must see for fans of romantic comedy.
Plot Summary
A literal fish-out-of-water tale about a lovely mermaid who comes to Manhattan, looking for the man she saved from drowning. When the two meet, a romance begins -- even as the ill-at-ease mermaid wreaks havoc and attracts attention everywhere. But the unlikely duo's love is tested when the mermaid must return to the sea, forcing her earthly boyfriend to make an unusual decision.
| Features | Entertaining Commentary With Director Ron Howard, Producer Brian Grazer and Writers Lowell Ganz & Babloo Mandel | | Rare, Original, Exclusive Tom Hanks Audition | | Extraordinary Original Daryl Hannah Audition | | Making A Splash-Cast & Crew Reminisce On Making The Film |
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Release Information
| | Studio: Buena Vista |
| Release Date: 5/11/2007 |
| Running Time: 110 minutes |
| Original Release Date: 1984 | | Catalog ID: 2912203 | | UPC: 00786936207972 | | Number of Discs: 1 |
Audio & Video
| | Original Language: English | | Available Audio Tracks: English | | Video: Color |
Aspect Ratio | | 1.85:1 |
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| | Professional Reviews | New York Times
"...[SPLASH] probably couldn't have been much sweeter..." 03/09/1984 p.C15Variety
"...Charming....A tasty look, an airy tone, and a delectable, unblemished performance from Hannah..." 02/29/1984 Entertainment Weekly
"[T]he fish-out-of-water love story still floats today." 03/26/2004 p.58 Premiere
"[S]till splendidly silly and surprisingly affecting..." 05/01/2004 p.102 |
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