This is a fantastic family movie that will have everyone rolling on the floor! Who would have thought a giant turtle named Mel (or Swannie to the locals) would be able to start in such an awesome movie. The way it brought the whole family together and strengthened their relationships was a great lesson on the importance of families and how important it is for parents to spend time with their kids. The grandpa was funny as all get out. Too bad Earnest Borgnine just died. He was a really funny chap. Bailey Silverwood's nephew was probably my favorite character. His acting was so hilarious!! By far my favorite. Throw a tiger into the mix and you've got a thriller. I watched this movie often growing up and even now I get a good laugh every time I watch it. My favorite part? Haha he can fly and talk!!!

Without a doubt one of the worst movies I have ever seen.The acting was cheesy and overdone - half the cast looked like they didn't want to be there. There are many reviews I see that say this is a good film for kids. I have to say that's an insult to children to say that. Most kids are smart and quick enough to catch on when there is a bad film in front of them.The effects were terrible - they didn't even try with any of it.The story plot itself is predictable and boring, I was pretty much force-talked into watching the thing and even then, I walked out within the first 2 minutes.Bottom line: This is the kind of movie that your local rental store would probably put in the back with all the other "this never happened" stuff that they wish would not be tainting the rest of their stock.

Sorry, I don't like this film. They tried to mix something of E.T., Free Willy and other child-animal films, but this time it did not work at all... The acting is very bad. Only Ernest Borgnine is OK as grandpa. The big turtle "Mel" is very, very fake. The face of this animal is copy of E.T.'s head. Did you ever see a turtle fly? Well, this one can... Bad film. Don't buy it.

Horrible acting (what was Julie Haggerty doing?) and bad special effects ruin a good lesson to be learned by kids. I know this is not for adults, but watch the Secret of Roan Inish, a kids movie that isn't stupid! It can be done.