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When a shark accidentally clobbers himself, a small fish named Oscar (voiced by Will Smith, I, Robot) just happens to be around, prompting everyone to believe that he killed the shark himself. This lie soon makes Oscar a celebrity, worshipped by the general mass of fish, wooed by a glittering golddigger (Angelina Jolie, Girl, Interrupted), missed by his best friend (Renee Zellweger, Cold Mountain)--and hunted by the godfather of great whites (Robert De Niro, Goodfellas). Can a vegetarian shark named Lenny (Jack Black, School of Rock) get Oscar out of this mess? The formulaic story of Shark Tale never reaches the giddy heights of Pixar's output (Finding Nemo, Monsters Inc., Toy Story) or the freewheeling comedy of Shrek, but it's capably told and impeccably animated--the sheer technical skill is stunning. Kids won't get the mobster jokes or the other pop-culture references, but they'll enjoy it nonetheless. --Bret Fetzer
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Computer-animated adventure about life in an underwater reef, where a gang of mafia-style sharks led by Don Lino (voiced by Robert De Niro) rule over the neighborhood. Oscar (Will Smith) is a small fish in a big pond, a humble worker in the local 'whale-wash' who grabs his chance at glory when a sinking anchor kills Don Lino's son Frankie (Michael Imperioli). Mistaken as the heroic shark slayer, Oscar is seduced by Lola (Angelina Jolie), although he comes to regret his deception when Don Lino and the family decide it's time to sort him out. Befriended by Don Lino's outcast son Lenny (Jack Black), a vegetarian shark, Oscar has to learn if he can truly stand up for himself, and for his friends. Also features the voices of Renee Zellweger, Martin Scorsese and Peter Falk.
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15 of 16 people found the following review helpful
Format:DVD
Shark Tale ought to be a sure-fire smash hit. All the important elements seem to be present: a great cast to provide the voices, fantastic animation (sometimes the similarity of the animated characters to the human providing the voice are spooky) a decent story set in a genre rich with opportunities for parody and pastiche.
My son (4) loved it and I enjoyed it but sadly, there is something missing. Yes, it is an enjoyable romp but it lacks the soul of the very best animated work: Shrek, Finding Nemo, The Incredibles (in fact all of the Pixar films). They seem to have been so impressed with the A-list cast and the animation trickery that they forgot that it is the strength of the story that creates an enduring classic. A further problem is that the jokes (aimed at adults) seem to have been tacked on rather than being integrated into the story - sometimes it feels like there a two films here rather than one film working on multiple levels (as the best films do).
This film dazzles but nothing more.
4 of 4 people found the following review helpful
By MartynM
Format:DVD
When I took my children then 7 and 10 to see this neither they nor I were particularly impressed and it had considerably less impact than many other films of similar genre probably due to the rather thin plot line
However on revisiting the DVD it was infinitely better and the characters'nuances/one liners could be appreciated far more eg the Rastafarian jellyfish. I suspect that given the success of similar films,immediate expectations are always high and disappointment is often inevitable. This film is definitely worth revisiting
However on revisiting the DVD it was infinitely better and the characters'nuances/one liners could be appreciated far more eg the Rastafarian jellyfish. I suspect that given the success of similar films,immediate expectations are always high and disappointment is often inevitable. This film is definitely worth revisiting
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Nicky
Format:DVD
This movie is fun for the whole family, and has enough jokes to keep both children and adults entertained through out. I gave it four stars because even though its a good movie, its not one of the best that dreamworks has come out with recently. It should still be in your DVD collection though!!
2 of 2 people found the following review helpful
By Lee Wilshaw
Format:DVD
I like all different kinds of films ranging from monster to lord of the rings to nightmare on elm street but it was really nice to just put a film like shark tale on and laugh along without having to think to much about it, the 2 rasta jellyfish were my favorite characters but the veggie shark [lenny] and the main man Oscar were also amusing to watch. this isn't groundbreaking stuff but i really enjoyed watching it.
a good film for adults and children alike.
a good film for adults and children alike.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Lemmi
Format:DVD
I just love it.
Got This one about four years ago.
I must say I can't bear my kids watch it without me.
The Story is so funny, even for adults.
I don't mean that they lewd or anything like that, but children might not get the humour of references to "the Titanic" or "The Godfather" - those are for us - the story is so rich in detail, as is the picture that every age and gender will be entertained.
The characters are well developed.
Animation is state of the art as of 2004.
Sound is fabulous. Top voices and soundtrack.
You'll love it!
Got This one about four years ago.
I must say I can't bear my kids watch it without me.
The Story is so funny, even for adults.
I don't mean that they lewd or anything like that, but children might not get the humour of references to "the Titanic" or "The Godfather" - those are for us - the story is so rich in detail, as is the picture that every age and gender will be entertained.
The characters are well developed.
Animation is state of the art as of 2004.
Sound is fabulous. Top voices and soundtrack.
You'll love it!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By Bianca B
Format:DVD
My son loves this movie, my niece lives in the flat down stairs and has it and my son had it on practical perminant loan, every time my neices wanted to watch it she had to come and beg for her own DVD. since I hve brought him his own copy, we have watched it at least 20 times, he's carried it with him for weekends away with his grandparents and has the soft toys to go with it. perfect!!!
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By DVD Fan
Format:DVD
I was worried this might be aimed more at the very young than some recent animation films but I can say this has something for everyone, no matter their age! With an all star voice cast that includes Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Angelina Jolie amongst many other well known actors, there is plenty of talent to be heard. It's very good how they manage to include characteristics of the actors in their animated characters. Oscar is clearly Will Smith just by looking at the face!The animation is great, with strong bright colours and plenty of detail. The sound track is very strong to with Chrisitina Aguilera's Car Wash the main theme song.
For the youngsters there are plenty of funny scenes, and characters. For the older generation their are some great in jokes as De Niro's Great White Shark has a Godfather like role! If you liked Finding Nemo, Flushed Away, Toy Story you will have a Whale of a time here to! The disc also has plenty of little extras and features to keep you busy as well.
For the youngsters there are plenty of funny scenes, and characters. For the older generation their are some great in jokes as De Niro's Great White Shark has a Godfather like role! If you liked Finding Nemo, Flushed Away, Toy Story you will have a Whale of a time here to! The disc also has plenty of little extras and features to keep you busy as well.
1 of 1 people found the following review helpful
By A Customer
Format:DVD
Quite funny but lacked the appeal shrek 1 + 2 had for a wider audience. Animation was great though and I thought the story line was cute.
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Published 28 days ago by Zonia
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Daughter loves it
Daughter loves it and the bits I have caught are very nice and colourful . The music is very catchy :)
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great
Watch it long ago but kiddies love it! and it was dirt cheap... ain't got nothing more too say.. a
Published 2 months ago by Spice
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GREAT MOVIE
Daughter loves it!! fun family film and will see what others you have, also a laugh too :) ..... Thanks
Published 3 months ago by Donna
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Shark Tale
My 2 year old grandson loves this film and watches it over and over again. This is a lovely film which will keep your kids entertained from start to finish.
Published 3 months ago by J. Miles
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lovely dvd
I bought this for my 21 month old grandson as he loves fish and especially sharks so I got this dvd and the reef he loves them both and alternates them every day great value for... Read more
Published 3 months ago by tine
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FANTASTIC
Do not hesitate to buy this movie.
I watched it a few weeks ago and I have watched it about 5 times and am not bored. Read more
I watched it a few weeks ago and I have watched it about 5 times and am not bored. Read more
Published 4 months ago by inti1808
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RUBBISH DISC
I'm rating the product not the film. I cannot rate the film because we still haven't seen it as this disc doesn't play. It is rubbish. Read more
Published 4 months ago by topmum
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Shark Tale [DVD]
this was bought for my speceial needs son who loves bright coulore and alot of movement he loves it always
Published 4 months ago by angela jayne melim
5.0 out of 5 stars
Love it
My daughter love fish so I hunted high and low for finding nemo but I could not find it so I went for shark tale,and she loves it :)
Published 5 months ago by robyn
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