Parent reviews for The Reef

Why is there only one Reef in the entire ocean?

I’ve seen this movie 35 times.

I keep seeing a lot of hate for this movie, the reef movie. I find that extremely telling about the society we live in today. This movie is filled with subtle themes and political messages that continue to be relevant to this day. I thank the gods who made it.

The reef movie is the greatest motion picture I’ve beheld since Garfield: A tail of two kitties. Never before have a seen such crisp animation and intriguing plot. With memorable characters such as fish, and Bruce the shark, the movie belongs in the Criterion Collection. I hope to the Lord above that this movie receives a commemorative Oscar for its inspiring impact.

Not great. Transparent and juvenile enough to entertain really young kids, but I'm not liking the themes, name calling, and the general glorification of bullying. You're better off seeing Finding Nemo.

Watched part of this with my five year-old daughter before shutting it off. Not even good animation.

I rarely, if ever, trust the rating (G, PG, etc.) of a movie for my kids. After watching this movie I never will. This movie is loaded with inappropriate themes. Including a bachelor party scene with a bunch of sharks alluding to a ball and chain and a last night of freedom. Please do not watch this movie. No swearing, but plenty of other words that we do not allow in our family.