Angelina Jolie, Doug E. Doug, Jack Black

Oscar is a fast-talking little fish that dreams big. But his big dreams land him in hot water when a great white lie turns him into an unlikely hero. At first, his fellow fish swallow Oscar's story ho...( read more  read more... )ok, line and sinker and he is showered with fame and fortune. It's all going along swimmingly, until it starts to become clear that Oscar's tale about being the defender of the Reef is all wet. Oscar is finding out that being a hero comes at a Market Price when his lie threatens to make him the Catch of the Day. Now he has to tread water until he can get the scales to tip back in his favor again.

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59% liked it

439,837 ratings

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34% liked it

169 critics

PG, 1 hr. 30 min.

Directed by: Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson

Release Date: October 1, 2004

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DVD Release Date: February 8, 2005

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  • September 6, 2009
    This rates right up there with finding Nemo.
  • February 23, 2009
    just plain weird
  • February 6, 2009
    Behind every little fish is a great white lie.


    Rated: (PG)

    Directed by: Bibo Bergeron, Vicky Jenson

    Genre: Animation | Comedy | Family

    Starring: Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renee Zellweger, Angel
    ...( read more)ina Jolie, Jack Black, Martin Scorsese


    THE MOVIE OUTLINE

    "The sea underworld is shaken up when the son of the shark mob boss is found dead and a young fish named Oscar is found at the scene. Being a bottom feeder, Oscar takes advantage of the situation and makes himself look like he killed the finned mobster. Oscar soon comes to realize that his claim may have serious consequences. "


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    MY APPRAISAL


    EXCEEDINGLY AMUSING : ORIGINAL & HILARIOUS

    Well, this isn't the first time I go against the mainstream. 30% on rottentomatoes, average star of 2 in imdb, and tons of ugly comments on flixster. I think they're being very unreasonable. Shark Tale is one of those movies that keep me happy in the cinema. Amused, not working my brain out.

    Shark Tale provides an original and fresh story. Three things I love so much about the story would be the vegetarian shark, the whale wash, and the Godfather fish named Don Leno. I think these are new ideas, very creative and cute. The characters are lovable, except the leading fish character, Oscar. But despite the fact that Oscar was a total nuisance, I can't think any more reasonable explanation why we call this a claptrap.

    The movie was totally hilarious and fun, with amusing quotes and cute fishes. Great animation, all the fish looked like the real actor (and hilarious Jolie's lips on Lola!). I think no other animation ever created such fresh idea. And last, cool soundtracks from established stars parade: Justin Timberlake, Christina Aguilera, and Missy Elliot.

    MOST ENTERTAINING ANIMATION OF THE YEAR


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    Frankie: [dying] Lenny, is that you?

    Lenny: I'm here, Frankie.

    Frankie: Come closer.

    Lenny: What is it, Frankie?

    Frankie: I feel so cold.

    Lenny: That's just because we're cold-blooded.

    [Frankie slaps Lenny]

    Lenny: Ow!

    Frankie: Moron.
  • January 26, 2008
    this movie sucked, didnt like it at all, except 4 the jellyfish
  • January 1, 2008
    lol, omfg THE HOOK! LMFAO!! omg, this movie was fucking hysterical
  • November 4, 2009
    I enjoyed this movie
  • November 3, 2009
    Not one of the better animated movies I've seen.
  • October 30, 2009
    yeah , but it's kinda childish
  • October 29, 2009
    Family and boys film....
  • October 29, 2009
    Just saw it for the first time the other day, totally cute(:

Critic Reviews


October 1, 2004
Claudia Puig, USA Today

Story is everything and Shark's is rather thin and soupy, despite the winning improvisational skills of stars Will Smith and Jack Black. full review

October 1, 2004
Mick LaSalle, San Francisco Chronicle

An entertaining 90 minutes. full review

October 1, 2004
Liam Lacey, Globe and Mail

A fast-paced, star-studded, joke-stuffed piece of fast-food studio product. full review

October 1, 2004
Roger Ebert, Chicago Sun-Times

Never comes together into a convincing enterprise full review

September 30, 2004
A.O. Scott, The New York Times

Swimming in the lucrative wake of Finding Nemo, DreamWorks's foray into computer-generated underwater animation is a rambunctious, reasonably amusing pop confection. full review

September 30, 2004
Peter Travers, Rolling Stone

This star-laden animated fable feeds off Finding Nemo and Shrek, but it's stale, like something you wrap in yesterday's newspaper. full review

September 26, 2004
Nick Schager, Slant Magazine

A star-studded spectacle that confuses shallow of-the-moment jokes for human emotion. full review

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Comments


  • MovieLover57
    June 27, 2008
    I Mostley Liked The Movie Because It Has Will Smith In It!
  • sportboy
    November 8, 2007
    I enjoyed it I did it was a funny movie and hyad fishes in it like finding nemo just had a different plot to the film and it was a great movie.
  • kcranmer2007
    September 23, 2007
    i love this movie it is funny as hell
  • nbhatti3000
    August 15, 2007
    The Don of sea shark’s son become vegetarian his father is worried about that who will look after his work after his death, his one son is dead accidentally and other side there is one small fish his name is Oscar is a fast-talking little fish that dreams big. But his big dreams land him in hot water when a great white lie turns him into an unlikely hero he says he has killed shark all sharks are scared of him but vegetarian shark becomes his friend. This is a very funny movie. Will Smith, Angelina Jolie and Robert De. Niro all did a super job with their voices.
  • LetxThexFlamesxBegin
    June 12, 2007
    Good movie
  • miatexaskiss
    April 15, 2007
    I am 51 yrs old and i laughed so hard my belly ached. it deservces sevral rewards. and i think adults need tio see it laughing is good medicine
  • Hiyachuck
    October 24, 2006
    i liked shark tale, specially will smith

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