Usually I love films with animals very much, but "Eye of the Dolphin" disappointed me. The acting of the cast is mediocre and not interesting. Somehow I just don't like the guy who plays the father. His personality did not convince that he was a scientist who is passionate about dolphins. The story moves so slow and the whole thing was predictable. The ending is not even believable. The dolphins are cute but somehow it's just nothing different from the way we saw them at the show. The best thing about this movie is the scenery of the beach and its wild life. It makes me want to go visit Bahamas one day.In conclusion, this is not like a horrible movie or anything. It's just boring and predictable. I watched through the whole thing. I just don't want to watch it again.

I suppose this one went directly to DVD and few saw it. I found a copy at my local public library. It is a very enjoyable 90 minutes of viewing. It doesn't break much new ground, but it does what it intends to do very well.It starts off in the US and Carly Schroeder as 14 year old Alyssa is having a rough time. Her mom died recently and she puts on too much makeup, has Ipod buds in her ear all day long, and is about to be suspended from school. She is being cared for by her grandmother, Katharine Ross (of 'The Graduate' fame) as Lucy, who breaks the news to her that she has a father. Mom had always told her that her father was dead, but in fact he lived in the Bahamas and was doing research with Dolphins.Naturally Alyssa isn't too happy about all these developments but she and her grandmother travel to the Bahamas anyway, to look up dad, who is Irishman Adrian Dunbar as Dr. James Hawk. He never knew he had a daughter. Christine Adams is Hawk's girlfriend Tamika, who with her friendly smile gets Alyssa to venture out a bit as they go Conch hunting. Alyssa very gradually warms up to this new environment, but her dad turns out to be a very difficult person.So the story is equally about Alyssa getting to feel good again about herself, and for she and her dad to create some sort of bond. It happens gradually and in a believable manner. Good, clean movie.SPOILERS: There are those who want to shut Hawk down, terming his research as "junk research", and instead turn the Dolphin habitat into a tourist attraction. The fight energizes Alyssa also, and in the end we see her taking a lead role, as she addresses a crowd of visitors, a place where they can interact with the Dolphins in a controlled environment and to learn from each other.

First, for all of you dolphin lovers and anything ocean friendly related:You will love the message that this film delivers. It demonstrates that while people may have an interest in learning more about dolphins and ocean creatures, that interest shouldn't let people forget about dolphins and take them away from their natural habitats and ways. This film says that we can learn about the world around us while preserving its natural beauty and keeping it safe. Second, the movie has a great story with a great set of actors. It it something that will get the whole family to sit together in their living room, take in the movie and have a nice discussion about it afterward. The kids will love the dolphins,the teens can relate to the main star, the parents will like laughing at the dad's first attempts at parenting and everyone will just love the scenes that show what the Bahamas has to offer. I think that a movie that can get my 16 year old brother's attention and keep my dad awake is worth seeing.

The film is one of those rare combinations of extreme beauty in the scenery and well mixed versatile cast.I love the story and the evolution of a troubled girl to one who is able to save the day.Mainly I loved the local color and setting in the Bahamas. The dolphin scenes were exquisite as was the interaction with them by Carly Schroeder.The supporting cast was up to the task and very likable. I cared that they would be able to save the dolphin research center.A wonderful film....