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Eye of the Dolphin

  • Is it age appropriate?

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    Not age appropriate for kids under 13, age appropriate for kids over 14; suggested age 13.

  • Is it any good?

    2.0

  • Common Sense says

    Drugs and drinking make waves in family drama.

Why We Rated This iffy for Ages 13–14

What to watch out for

  • Messages:

    A long-separated father and daughter struggle to form a relationship. The girl is troubled and does drugs and drinks, but her interactions with nature and her father help her change for the better.

  • Violence:

    Some yelling and arguing.

  • Sex:

    A couple lies in bed, with backs bare.

  • Language:

    Quite clean, save for the occasional use of "idiot," "moron," and "pissed off."

  • Consumerism:

    Mention of the iPod; discussion of how to turn pristine beachfront into a theme park.

  • Drinking, drugs, & smoking:

    The main character -- a 14-year-old girl -- smokes pot and gets drunk. Some beer drinking in a resort setting (by adults).
 

What Parents Need to Know

About Eye of the Dolphin

Parents need to know that this lackluster family drama includes scenes in which the main character, a 14-year-old girl, smokes a joint and later appears to pass out from drinking. On the up side, her interactions with the dolphins, nature, and her father prompt a profound, positive change in her outlook and behavior. While older tweens and teens may enjoy the movie -- especially the scenes with the dolphins -- younger viewers may be bogged down by the drama between Alyssa and her father and between him and the town council.

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Families Can Talk About

  • Families can talk about why Alyssa was so troubled. Why did she act the way she did, particularly drinking and taking drugs? What were the consequences of those actions? What might have happened if she hadn't found her dad and the dolphins? Families can also discuss the fact that lots of movies portray animals as soothing creatures that bring peace to troubled souls. Why? Do you think that's true? What is it about animals that brings joy to humans? And what do humans give them in return?
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