Splash (1984)

I Come From the Water (34 movies items)

"Daryl Hannah as Madison "

“Splash is a unusual romance movie, that is because Madison the leading lady is a mermaid. When I was a little girl I watched this movie, and off course I thought it was wonderfull that being said I was eight and wanted to be a mermaid. The movie still holds up in 2013, it is a delightfull tale and is one of those movie's to enjoy on a relaxing sunday afternoon. Tom Hanks, Daryl Hannah. Eugene Levy and John Candy star in this movie, and all bring their own little acting bits to make it a fun time had by all, and because Madison is a mermaid there is a little bit of action as well.” read more

Films and the critics who hate them (741 movies items)

"It's appeal is based almost entirely on regression -- a thematic regression to infancy and a stylistic regression to the most lulling kind of TV blandness. - Dave Kehr, Chicago Reader It's too bad the relentlessly conventional minds that made this movie couldn't have made the leap from sitcom to comedy. - Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times"

Watched in 2013 (275 movies items)

"April 4 "I didn't even LIKE you when I first met you." "NOBODY likes me when they first meet me." This was just OK. John Candy gets the most funny lines, which is good because he is one of my favorite comedians, but most of Tom Hanks comedy relies on slapstick which just wastes his comedic talent. I also didn't buy Darryl Hannah as a mermaid. Not bad for Tom Hanks first movie, but it could've been better."

Favorite Films of All Time (1999 Edition) (450 movies items)

"Re-Entry 1998: Out 1997: 256 1996: 277 1995: 238 1994: 188 1993: 127 "

My Top 80's Flicks (25 movies items)

"I liked Splash simply becasue I wanted to be a mermaid, it is not the best movie but it is good non the less."

Candy & Hanks!

“For what it's worth, it isn't bad. I usually can't stand mawkish films. Let alone a 'Romance' film, but this wasn't too bad, after all, the legendary John Candy is here, Tom Hanks too! That woman from Blade Runner, and put it all together and it ain't all that bad. I would call it a 'time-passer' which is my way of saying, it's just to pass time more than anything, but in the end, it wasn't an awful film. It didn't make me 'Laugh out Loud' though, but it was more of a sweet film. Oh, wait I hate those too! Doh! So, it really goes to show, you can make exceptions for pretty much anything.

Btw, you have to admit, Hanks looks like a pimp in that poster!” read more