Review of Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) by Ranny L — 22 Oct 2014
I love this film! It is a fun and heartwarming movie that I think families will love too. It is a sequel to the original Dolphin Tale, where Winter, a stranded dolphin was injured and a team of people care for and give her a prosthetic tail. It is now three years later and Nathan Gamble and Cozi Zuehlsdorff return as Sawyer and Hazel along with star studded cast of Morgan Freeman as the Doctor, Ashley Judd as Hazel's mom, Harry Connick Jr. and Kris Kristoferson as Sawyer's dad and grandfather. This time, Winter's mother dies and the team needs to find her a new companion or they will lose her to another aquarium. Soon, they get a call about a new dolphin they are thinking of putting her with. Now the question is will it work out?
Sawyer is also faced with an opportunity of a lifetime, but he struggles with the decision to stay and care for Winter or, go on a new adventure.
My favorite part is when Sawyer swims in the tank with Winter and the real Bethanie Hamilton, who quest appears as herself. I also love when they rescue Mandy, another hurt dolphin and potential companion for Winter. And, the Pelican provides great comic relief - it is especially funny when they are x-raying a rescued sea turtle and the pelican goes crazy!
My favorite character is Sawyer who does an amazing job in this film, showing a range of emotions - looking worried, happy and confused as he faces tough decisions for Winter and for his future.
The sets in the film are spectacular - at both the ocean and inside the aquarium. The Cinematography by Daryn Okada is awesome, especially the underwater photography.
One of the main messages in this film is "to never give up." Another is that "Change is good. But, to experience new things, sometimes you have to leave old things behind.".
Dolphin Tale 2 is a great family film. I recommend it for both boys and girls ages 6 to 18 but, adults will love it too because, who doesn't love dolphins? I rate this 5 out of 5 stars.
Reviewed by Katherine S., KIDS FIRST! Film Critic. For more youth reviews, go to.
This review of Dolphin Tale 2 (2014) was written by Ranny L on 22 Oct 2014.
Dolphin Tale 2 has generally received positive reviews.
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