Review of Dolphin Tale (2011) by James S — 18 Mar 2013

Excellent family movie. True story drama.

This review of Dolphin Tale (2011) was written by James S on 18 Mar 2013.

Dolphin Tale has generally received positive reviews.

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By Zach H (247) on 31 Aug 2014

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By Russ B (1,141) on 12 Oct 2016

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Impeccable performances in small but powerful roles... [Full review in Spanish]…

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By Kelly D (215) on 24 Feb 2015

Great family movie! It has such a great storyline. Based on a true story. No swearing and nothing inappropriate…

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By David S (4,459) on 17 Sep 2014

It is touching. However, the film seems to drag, rather than stay as crystalline in focus…

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Although you're likely to guess how the film's going to end, especially if your children read a book also regarding the same true story, Dolphin…

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By Dylan S (8) on 02 Aug 2017

This movie wasn't terrible it was just boring at parts but the dolphins are really cute and the scenes with the dolphins are cute…

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By T W (332) on 07 Sep 2014

Amazing true story movie that tells you anything is possible…

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