L'ile au dauphin
Réalisé par Mike Disa
| Durée | 88 minutes |
| Sortie | Date de sortie indéterminée |
| Titre original | Dolphin island |
| Note | 7/10 |
Après avoir perdu ses parents, Annabel, 14 ans, vit avec son grand-père sur une île paradisiaque. Elle est entourée d'une famille étendue de voisins aimants mais excentriques et de son meilleur ami, un dauphin nommé Mitzy. Cependant, tout change bientôt lorsque ses grands-parents maternels arrivent avec un avocat sournois pour la ramener à New York. C'est maintenant à Annabel et à ses amis de trouver le moyen de sauver la situation et de prouver que l'amour triomphe de tout.
La critique
Par Nicole 31/03/2021
Directed by Mike Disa (Space dogs, Hoodwinked Too!), Dolphin island started as a mission to help victims of hurricane Dorian, ended up with an award-winning family movie. The movie had been shot in the Grand Bahama island between hurricane Dorian and COVID 19. The goal was to stimulate their devastated economy and highlight their beautiful sites and culture. A portion of the profits went to the local cast and crew in The Bahamas. Starring Peter Woodward (The patriot), Dionne Lea (No bad days), Tyler Jade Nixon (Dolphin kick), Bob Bledsoe (Parks & Recreation), David Raizor (You can’t take my daughter), and introducing Annette Duncan and Aaron Borrow.
As the name suggests, dolphins are central to the story, and the inclusion of Dolphin actors brings a magical and fanciful feel. What sets this film apart from other family friendly movies is the impetus for the project--to bring revenue to the Hurricane torn Bahamas. Shaked and his co-writers Mike Disa and Rolfe Kanefsky designed the screenplay around the island, it's Dolphin sanctuary, and several local actors.
The story centers around the relationship between teen Annabel (Tyler Jade Nixon) and her grandfather (Peter Woodward.) Having been orphaned, Annabel is cared for by her grandfather; he had given up a promising career in England, to raise her in the island paradise where she had lived with her parents.
The antagonist is a local Barrister (Bob Bledsoe) who, hired by her other grandparents, uses unscrupulous tactics in an attempt to gain custody for his clients. Notable local actor is young Aaron Burrows who plays Annabel's friend and possible love interest, Mateo. He brought a lovely natural acting ability and had great onscreen chemistry with Nixon. Excellent cinematography, a breathtakingly beautiful setting, and a truly clean story make for a family friendly movie.
If you want to discover this great family movie check it online here.
Dolphin Island
Directed by Mike Disa
Produced by Shaked Berenson
Written by Shaked Berenson, Rolfe Kanefsky, Mike Disa
Starring Peter Woodward, Tyler Jade Nixon, Dionne Lea Williams, Bob Bledsoe, Aaron Burrows, Annette Lovrien Duncan, David Raizor
Music by Chase Horseman
Cinematography : Shaun Hart
Edited by Steven C. Miller
Production company : Mr. Puppy Presents
Distributed by Entertainment Squad
Release date : March 2, 2021
Running time : 88 minutes
Seen March 18, 2021 (press screener)