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Magic In The Water (1995)
Released By: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment   Rating: PG   In Theaters: N/A
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Studio: Sony Pictures Home Entertainment
Genre: Family
MPAA Rating: PG
Director: Rick Stevenson
Language: English
Official Website: N/A
Theatrical Release: N/A
Home Video Release: N/A
Cast: Frank S. Salsedo, Harley Jane Kozak, Mark Harmon, Joshua Jackson, Sarah Wayne
Published ID: 6036
UPC: 043396094383,
Plot: Set in beautiful British Columbia, Canada, this magical family tale centers on a divorced radio talk show psychiatrist who has been so immersed in his career that he has neglected his two kids, Ashley and Josh. To rectify the situation, he takes them to a beautiful lakeside cabin in Glenorky, BC, the supposed home of a giant mythological reptilian monster. Though he has ostensibly come to spend time with the kids, the lure of working on his book is too strong and soon he is locked away in the cabin amidst papers, a cellular phone and a lap-top, busily clacking away while the children head out to explore. It is Ashley who first sees the mythical monster. She tells her dad, and of course, he initially disbelieves her, but the girl seems so earnest that he begins to wonder. His investigation of the matter leads him down a magical road to reconciliation with his children and the rediscovery that there is a wonderful life outside of his career. He even manages to find a little love along the way. This film is also known as Glenorky. ~ Sandra Brennan, All Movie Guide
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fabulous family flick
Added 11/1/2008

We rented the VHS about 12 years ago, when our kids were still kids. Not a film for the ages or anything, but almost perfect if your kids are between 6 and 10. Lots to please the kids, and - there is enough quirky humour for the adults.

But the big bonus was, we wondered about that gorgeous locale and watched the credits very carefully . . . Kaslo, B.C. We went the next summer; stayed a week in a camp across the lake, and spent another week cruising the interior of B.C.& Alberta. I could go on and on, but suffice to say it was one of our most memorable vacations - kids thought it was great too.

So - buy or rent the movie, and then visit Kaslo!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Damon Medic's review of "Magic in the Water"
Added 10/7/2008

Damon Medic believes that this may be one of the worst movies ever made. It begins with a little girl placing Oreo Cookies at the end of a pier. She goes to see the cookies in the morning, and the cream centers are missing. The girl exclaims, "I knew it!" The movie goes downhill from there. I truly believe that the producers ran out of time, and were told to "just put it out anyway." The loose ends in this film are numerous. If you want to see one ridiculous film, perhaps the worst ever, buy this movie! You won't be disappointed with regards to the low expectations. It fulfills them all!
Damon Medic

0 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Excellent video
Added 7/19/2008

There is always room for magic in anyone's life. This is a fun video.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Routine Child and Mysterious Sea Creature Movie
Added 5/26/2008

It seems that underwater mysterious sea or lake creatures that are friendly to the one little girl or boy who believe it them have been in vogue for a few years. This is just another one of the same basic story, with nothing particularly innovative or new. Therefore, this is just another average such movie. However, I am grading it down a full grade because of the utterly unnecessary use of swear words, not by the adults, but by the kids as well. It isn't often, but there is no excuse for such language in what purports to be a family movie. Also, in one instance Ashley suggests that one of the young boys has been "playing with himself." Why is that in a supposed family movie? Finally, the psychiatric group seemed a bit too corny for me or for my grandson who watched it with me.

Mee-Shee isn't completely free of bad language, but I think it is a better move all around than this one..

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Wonderful!
Added 3/4/2008

I bought this for my 10 year old grandson and found I was just as intrigued as he was by this charming film. It is a terrific family movie starring hunky Mark Harmon and beautiful Harly Jane Kozak. The monster, Orky, is a delight and the movie deals with toxic waste, a good issue for kids to learn about.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
fabulous family flick
Added 11/1/2008

We rented the VHS about 12 years ago, when our kids were still kids. Not a film for the ages or anything, but almost perfect if your kids are between 6 and 10. Lots to please the kids, and - there is enough quirky humour for the adults.

But the big bonus was, we wondered about that gorgeous locale and watched the credits very carefully . . . Kaslo, B.C. We went the next summer; stayed a week in a camp across the lake, and spent another week cruising the interior of B.C.& Alberta. I could go on and on, but suffice to say it was one of our most memorable vacations - kids thought it was great too.

So - buy or rent the movie, and then visit Kaslo!

1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
Damon Medic's review of "Magic in the Water"
Added 10/7/2008

Damon Medic believes that this may be one of the worst movies ever made. It begins with a little girl placing Oreo Cookies at the end of a pier. She goes to see the cookies in the morning, and the cream centers are missing. The girl exclaims, "I knew it!" The movie goes downhill from there. I truly believe that the producers ran out of time, and were told to "just put it out anyway." The loose ends in this film are numerous. If you want to see one ridiculous film, perhaps the worst ever, buy this movie! You won't be disappointed with regards to the low expectations. It fulfills them all!
Damon Medic

0 out of 3 people found this helpful.
Excellent video
Added 7/19/2008

There is always room for magic in anyone's life. This is a fun video.
1 out of 1 people found this helpful.
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