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.

I just bought this movie. I found it very entertaining. The scenery was just incredible. The entire cast of Mel was excellently scripted and the story line was really unique. I enjoyed this movie tremendously. It was great to see Greg's two oldest children, Vanessa and Jason in the movie with their real life Dad. I will watch this movie over and over, it is truly timeless and recommend it highly to anyone who loves outdoor adventure movies, with no violence. A1+ movie. I give it the highest rating.

Would you believe? A kind of giant turtle that can fly ( and without wings!). Not only the story is full with clichés, the acting is awful (I saw it dubbed in french which is worse)but even my son (13) found the FX ridiculous. I can't believe this was done in '99. Looks worse that an old japanese monster movie to me...