Everyone Loves Mel (1998)
Set in the beauty of the Pacific Northwest, the legend of Swanson Lake is kept by one man and he's not about to surrender it. When Bill's grandsons come for a summer visit, they stumble into a big-time adventure with a giant turtle named Mel. When Bill's neighbor Bailey tries to kidnap Mel in order to feature him in a proposed theme park, the grandsons plot to hide Mel from the neighbor.
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This is a fantastic family movie that will have everyone rolling on the floor! Who would have thought a giant turtle named Mel (or Swannie to the locals) would be able to start in such an awesome movie. The way it brought the whole family together and strengthened their relationships was a great lesson on the importance of families and how important it is for parents to spend time with their kids. The grandpa was funny as all get out. Too bad Earnest Borgnine just died. He was a really funny chap. Bailey Silverwood's nephew was probably my favorite character. His acting was so hilarious!! By far my favorite. Throw a tiger into the mix and you've got a thriller. I watched this movie often growing up and even now I get a good laugh every time I watch it. My favorite part? Haha he can fly and talk!!!
Oh this was just HORRIBLE! I am still puking! Can you imagine if the flying turtle dropped a speeding turtle turd on you while you were in your row boat? I think this was based on a true story. Apparently there was an over-sized turtle that lived in the Pacific Northwest that had a neck that put most porn stars to shame. He was accepted by the locals and soon became a charter and rented himself out as quick mode of transportation. I saw this flick on HBO one night and was completely blown away by the special effects and dialogue. When the credits rolled, I had a tear in my eye and was wishing that it wasn't over and that there might be a chance of a sequel.
Sorry, I don't like this film. They tried to mix something of E.T., Free Willy and other child-animal films, but this time it did not work at all... The acting is very bad. Only Ernest Borgnine is OK as grandpa. The big turtle "Mel" is very, very fake. The face of this animal is copy of E.T.'s head. Did you ever see a turtle fly? Well, this one can... Bad film. Don't buy it.
Would you believe? A kind of giant turtle that can fly ( and without wings!). Not only the story is full with clichés, the acting is awful (I saw it dubbed in french which is worse)but even my son (13) found the FX ridiculous. I can't believe this was done in '99. Looks worse that an old japanese monster movie to me...