Plot so thin, it passes unnoticed.

It is a performances centric movie

Expected more

It’s not bad or unwatchable but despite the amplitude of the spectacle, the end result is underwhelming.

The animation in this film is top quality, I even enjoyed the music but the total focus of the film is the Environmental calamities in the world. It starts in the 1960's and ends in the 2000's. It goes from oil spills, a slight mention of war (the Vietnam war) to the whaling in the Arctic ocean. The way that trash is just thrown into the ocean, netting (catching abundances of fish from the ocean), ocean-lined pipelines polluting the ocean, global warming, etc., etc., etc., Non- stop of one Environmental issue after another, mainly dealing with the ocean. These are important issues but pick one or two of them not cram them all in an 86 minute film. What story there was was completely lost by the obvious political bias of the film.If this was supposed to be humorous it was lost on me. I did laugh a few times but they were quiet laughs. The story of Sammy and Shelly could've been so well done (especially with all the love songs used) but you get pulled away from it when the rush of Environmental issues is cutting into, what apparently is supposed to be the main story.Kids may enjoy this more than adults based on the fact the political side of this may escape them. Then again...maybe not.-Nam

Finally I saw a 3D movie with real 3D effects coming right out of the screen. My kids loved it and they wanted to grab the 3D effects which is the best proof of a good 3D.The storyline was fun and also some good thrills but without frightening too much young children. I liked also the message that animals have to live in free nature.Makes you think twice if you want to win a goldfish on a village fair just to drop it in a small aquarium bowl.The soundtrack was great and I hope that it will be available on CD or MP3 download? We all (young and old) enjoyed the movie and the extra price for the 3D was this time worth it.

My 5 year old wanted to watch this movie. She spent much of the movie crying. Most kids movies have some type of obstacle for the main character to overcome and then they come out on top. Sammy encounters more obstacles than most. The majority of this movie is just one sad, scary thing happening after another (difficult for some children to deal with). I thought the graphics were great even though I didn't watch the 3D version. I think the movie was okay, but it dragged quite a bit. It's not one of those movies that my child will want to watch again and again and again. If you're looking for a completely light and happy children's movie to watch you may want to look elsewhere.

Don't listen to the 3D snobs, the 3D on this film is wonderful. My kids watched it in Thai while I listened to tunes on my I-Pod (because I can't speak Thai). Amazing. If you're a teenager looking for fart jokes, glib one-liners, sexual innuendo, or pop culture references, you'll be disappointed. But if you can just relax into the outdoor and underwater and nature scenery you'll have a great time. The 3D pops out at you like the old traditional style on steroids. During the scene where the turtles are hatching, it actually feels like you're leaning over a hole on the beach. Snakes and piranhas jump out of the screen and and tiny fish hover at your nose. I do agree the story seemed kind of cliché. But if you are looking for a kind of thrill ride of 3D with wonderful art direction, you'll love it. So glad I have kids or might never have experienced the best 3D I have personally experienced.