Flipper's New Adventure
While widowed Porter Ricks is away at school learning to be a park ranger, his teen-aged son, Sandy, under adult supervision from a neighbor, remains at the family home in the Florida Keys with his pet dolphin, Flipper. While Po (as Porter is called by most) is away, Sandy learns that the family home, built on state land, is being torn down to make way for a highway. In turn, Sandy would be sent to live with relatives, while Flipper would be sent to the seaquarium permanently. Not wanting to be separated from Flipper, Sandy, using his skiff, runs away with Flipper. A distraught Po returns home to look for his son. Meanwhile, the Hopewell family from Britain are vacationing in the area. Their sailboat is hijacked by three escaped convicts, who take the father, Halsey, hostage, and set the three Hopewell women - mother Julia, and teen-aged daughters Gwen and Penny - adrift, they who eventually land on the island where Sandy is hiding... Written by Huggo
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Plot Summary
A young boy named Sandy befriends a dolphin named Flipper while living with his fisherman father. Their adventures take a turn when a ruthless shark hunter poses a threat to Flipper and the marine ecosystem. Sandy and his father must protect their beloved dolphin and the ocean's inhabitants from harm.
Critical Reception
Flipper's New Adventure was generally well-received by family audiences for its heartwarming story and the appeal of its dolphin protagonist. Critics often noted its wholesome nature, though some found the plot predictable and geared towards younger viewers.
What Reviewers Say
- Praised for its family-friendly content and animal-led adventure.
- Appreciated for its scenic underwater photography and simple, engaging plot.
- Seen as a charming, albeit light, continuation of the Flipper saga.
Google audience: While specific Google user ratings are not readily available for this older film, its general reception suggests it was enjoyed by families seeking light entertainment and nature-focused stories.
Fun Fact
The film was shot on location in the Florida Keys, utilizing the same oceanographic environment that made the original Flipper television series so popular.
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