Few High Points, Some Good Laughs

Rating: 5/10 (29 March 2005)

I do like Will Smith's character in the film, and the imagination used in designing this underwater world is evident. Unfortunately, the same amount of thought was not put into the script and the movie definitely fell flat. The plot was typical; hero at the bottom of the food chain, wants to be at the top. He makes it to the top through some trickery, goes for the goldigger. And he finally sees what is really important and returns to the down-to-earth sweetheart that loved him all the time. This is also a case of too many big names spoiling the movie. I spent half the film trying to decipher who lent their voice to what character. All simply because I knew there was a lot of well known talent present. Overall a good film for kids, but not well written enough for adults to enjoy. I give it a five out of 10 rating.