Alan Jones Starburst Aug 1, 2022

There's poetry here, believe it or not, and grace too, perfectly highlighted by the remarkably gifted cast.

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Mike Massie Gone With The Twins Sep 7, 2020 7/10

Manages plenty of laugh-out-loud moments and genuine fun.

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Octavi Marti El Pais (Spain) Feb 18, 2020

Splash could have been a silly and simple comedy, but it escapes that destiny thanks to its creative script and talented actors. [Full Review in Spanish]

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Rita Kempley Washington Post Jul 3, 2018

Splash, an aquacade of myth and laughter, glimmers like moonlit tide. It's an enrapturing underwater romance pairing dry-lander Tom Hanks with mermaid Daryl Hannah (not an easy affair for a nonswimmer).

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Dennis Schwartz Dennis Schwartz Movie Reviews Jul 3, 2018 C+

A mild and bland slapstick Disney comedy.

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Duane Byrge The Hollywood Reporter Mar 9, 2017

It's a rambunctious comedy, coming from director Ron Howard who, with his previous, wacky Night Shift, unarguably shows that beneath that Opie Taylor/Richie Cunningham persona, there's a wild and crazy spirit.

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Rob Vaux Mania.com Mar 17, 2014 B+

Line up a row of Howard's films and ask someone to choose. Chances are, their hands will fall to Splash as often as any other

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John Ferguson Radio Times Feb 10, 2014 4/5

This charming romantic comedy touched a chord with audiences around the world and propelled its stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah, along with director Ron Howard, to Hollywood's front rank.

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Heather Boerner Common Sense Media Dec 18, 2010 3/5

Fishy fairy tale the wrong hook on relationships.

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Richard Schickel TIME Magazine May 10, 2009

A romantic comedy that is as salty and bracing as a plunge in the surf.

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Ian Freer Empire Magazine Feb 3, 2009 4/5

The movie that really showed Tom Hanks' promise as a deliverer of great comedy and heart-warming pathos.

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Variety Staff Variety May 21, 2008

Although film is a bit uneven, production benefits from a tasty look, an airy tone, and a delectable, unblemished performance from Hannah.

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Jeffrey M. Anderson Combustible Celluloid May 26, 2006 3/4

Hannah does wonders with her thankless job, flitting tiny moments of joy and confusion across her face.

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Cole Smithey ColeSmithey.com Feb 17, 2006 2/5

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Chris Peachment Time Out Feb 9, 2006

Howard demonstrates exactly the correct soft touch, skirting the myriad problems of taste.

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Pete Vonder Haar Film Threat Oct 28, 2005 4/5

It's all been downhill from here for Ron Howard

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Susan Granger www.susangranger.com Jun 1, 2005 5/5

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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Mar 26, 2005 4/5

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Roger Ebert Chicago Sun-Times Oct 23, 2004 1.5/4

It's too bad the relentlessly conventional minds that made this movie couldn't have made the leap from sitcom to comedy.

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