What was dolphin tale based on

Many kids in the audience were upset by that plot development. What about the science? The gel has been such a success that prosthetists have begun using it for human patients. It's softer and less irritating than other liners. Should I see it in 3D? I didn't. Avatar created a new 3D movie experience, but everything since then has been a disappointment. There were a few scenes in Dolphin Tale that were obviously shot to create some 3D effects.

Topics Armchair Geek Movies. In a dramatic turn of events, an elderly dolphin named Panama passes away. Evidently, Panama was Winter's playmate and surrogate mother. Now Winter the dolphin is alone and grieving, unwilling to engage with anyone, even her human friend, Sawyer portrayed by Nathan Gamble.

Sadly, the loss of Panama has repercussions for the aquarium. Clay Haskett played by Harry Connick, Jr. If they don't find a female companion for Winter — one that she accepts — then the aquarium will lose their beloved dolphin. As time runs out, the aquarium staff rescue a baby dolphin who was stranded. The aquarium staff fears the baby dolphin is too small to survive.

She is too young to have learned the life skills necessary to survive in the wild. The team manages to rescue her and names the dolphin Hope. The boy believes the dolphin would be able to swim normally if it was given a prosthetic tail. Inspired by the amazing true story of Winter. Rated PG for some mild thematic elements. Did you know Edit. It was not done with special effects and is actually Winter herself swimming around both without the prosthetic tail and with the prosthesis.

Initially the aquarium had issues with keeping a prosthetic tail on her that was secure and comfortable. Goofs Sawyer is wearing a short sleeve blue t-shirt when he jumps into the water after the relay race at the end of the movie.

Once underwater, the shirt has long black sleeves. This indicates a passage of time. Quotes Hazel Haskett : What does your dad do? Hazel Haskett : Oh. Alternate versions Also shown in 3D version. Connections Featured in Maltin on Movies: Moneyball User reviews 94 Review. Top review. Really shows the beauty of Winter! We have been visiting Winter for years. She is very special and this movie certainly captures her amazing spirit.

With all the big names in this movie, Winter is a star. This movie was sweet and fun. I am easily bored by kids movies but this one kept me entertained and wanting more. Winter has helped her understand she is not alone and Winter's "nothing's going to stop me" attitude is fully displayed.

I was concerned how my 13 year old son would like the movie. Filming began on October 7, , at Clearwater Marine Aquarium. It was completed in early January and was released September 19,