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| Category | Comedies DVDs, Romance Movies, Recommended Videos, Essential Cinema, Fantasy, Love, New York City, Love Story, Self-Discovery, Romantic Comedy, Love Affairs, 1980s | | Starring | Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy, John Candy | | Director | Ron Howard | | Additional Music/Songs | Rita Coolidge | | Composer | Lee Holdridge | | Executive Producer | John Thomas Lenox | | Screenwriter | Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel, Bruce Jay Friedman | | Story | Bruce Jay Friedman |
Tom Hanks stars as a workaholic who's convinced he can't fall in love..until he's mysteriously rescued from a boating accident by a mermaid! Also stars Daryl Hannah, Eugene Levy and John Candy. A literal fish-out-of-water tale about a lovely mermaid who comes to Manhattan, looking for the man she saved from drowning. When the two meet, a romance begins -- even as the ill-at-ease mermaid wreaks havoc and attracts attention everywhere. But the unlikely duo's love is tested when the mermaid must return to the sea, forcing her earthly boyfriend to make an unusual decision. A charming, sexy and funny mermaid tale with Tom Hanks as a successful, young businessman who has everything but love, that is until he meets up with the girl of his dreams, played by Daryl Hannah; however, unbeknownst to him, she is a mermaid targeted for capture by an obsessed oceanographer. Perfect performances and clever laughs make this a must see for fans of romantic comedy. Splash Reviews: "...[SPLASH] probably couldn't have been much sweeter..."
-- Janet Maslin, New York Times "...Charming....A tasty look, an airy tone, and a delectable, unblemished performance from Hannah..."
-- Loyn., Variety "[T]he fish-out-of-water love story still floats today."
-- Jeff Labrecque, Entertainment Weekly "[S]till splendidly silly and surprisingly affecting..."
-- Premiere Staff, Premiere Splash | List Price | $14.99 (You save $4.70) | | Studio | Buena Vista Home Entertainment | | Orig Year | 1984 | | All Time Sales Rank |  2839  | | CD Universe Part number | 6658784 | | Catalog number | 02912200 | | Discs | 1 | | Release Date | Mar 23, 2004 | | Rating | PG (MPAA) | | Running Time | 110 Minutes | | Additional Info | Widescreen; Anniversary Edition; Special Edition | | Movie Details | Color; Widescreen; Anniversary Edition; Special Edition; 20th Anniversary Edition |
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I love this movie with all of my heart. As a matter of fact, it has been one of my favorites since the first time I saw it as a young girl. Overall, I loved the compelling plot, offering both romance and comedy. When this movie was released in the year 1984, it allowed Ron Howard (Director), Daryl Hannah (Madison), and Tom Hanks (Allen Bauer) to successfully promote to their careers. I also fell in love with the theme song, "Love Came For Me." I highy recommend this film.
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My favourite movie of all time
i just wanted to say that this has been my favourite movie for my whole life. i know all the words by heart, and i even want to name my daughter Madison. I love this movie so much, and i wish that there was a website with soundclips from the movie for me to download!!!
luv,
Megan
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Splash DVD Splash 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition
Don't let this spectacular 20th Anniversary Collector's Edition be the one that got away! Academy Award(R) winner Tom Hanks (1994 Best Actor, FORREST GUMP) stars as Allen Bauer, a workaholic who's convinced he can't fall in love. That is, until he's mysteriously rescued at sea by the mermaid of his dreams! Soon Allen and Madison (Daryl Hannah, KILL BILL) are swept away by hilarious and heartwarming romance. Academy Award(R) winner Ron Howard (2001 Best Director, A BEAUTIFUL MIND) directs a star-studded cast, including Eugene Levy (BRINGING DOWN THE HOUSE, AMERICAN PIE), and hilarious John Candy (HOME ALONE) in a magical tale that now includes all-new bonus features.
Source: Buena Vista Home Entertainment.
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Additional Release Material:
Audio Commentary: Ron Howard - Director, Brian Grazer - Producer, Lowell Ganz, Babaloo Mandel - Writers
Featurette:
1. Tom Hanks's Audition
2. Daryl Hannah's Audition
3. "Making a SPLASH" - Cast & Crew Discussion
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