Dolphin Island (film)

Dolphin Island is a 2021 English family drama film directed by Mike Disa. The film follows an orphan teenager and her pet dolphin.

Dolphin Island
Directed byMike Disa
Written byShaked Berenson
Rolfe Kanefsky
Mike Disa
Produced byShaked Berenson
StarringPeter Woodward
Tyler Jade Nixon
Dionne Lea Williams
Bob Bledsoe
Aaron Burrows
Annette Lovrien Duncan
David Raizor
CinematographyShaun Hart
Edited bySteven C. Miller
Music byChase Horseman
Production
company
Mr. Puppy Presents
Distributed byEntertainment Squad
Release date
  • March 2, 2021 (2021-03-02)
Running time
88 minutes
CountriesThe Bahamas
United States
LanguageEnglish

Plot

After losing her parents, 14-year-old Annabel Coleridge lives with her fisherman grandfather, Jonah Coleridge, on an island paradise. Having lost her parents at the age of 5, Annabel's best friend is the local town dolphin named Mitzy. Annabel helps her grandfather on his fishing boat and in his shop when she's not at school.

All that changes when Samuel and Sheryl Williams, Annabel's maternal grandparents, show up with their lawyer, Robert Carbunkle. They live in New York and want to take custody of Annabel, giving her the life she never had or could afford.

When Desaray Rolle, a social worker, moves to the island with her 13 year old son, Mateo, romance is soon in the air for both Jonah and Annabel. However, Desaray's initial report of Annabel's living conditions threatens to pull everyone apart when Carbunkle gets his hands on it.

Although Jonah tries hard to explain his care for Annabel, at a court hearing, the judge awards temporary custody to Samuel and Sheryl Williams.

But before Annabel is forced to leave, she runs away and steals a speed boat. The whole town is looking for Annabel, proving to the Williams how much they love her and provide Annabel a caring home. Unfortunately, the boat Annabel stole was in repair and caught in fire. It is up to Mitzy to get her help and bring Annabel to safety.

Cast
  • Peter Woodward as Jonah Coleridge
  • Tyler Jade Nixon as Annabel Coleridge
  • Dionne Lea Williams as Desaray Rolle
  • Bob Bledsoe as Robert Carbunkle
  • Aaron Burrows as Mateo Rolle
  • Annette Lovrien Duncan as Sheryl Williams
  • David Raizor as Samuel Williams

Reception

The film has received positive reviews and approved for all ages by The Dove Foundation, which called Dolphin Island "a heartwarming tale of love and accountability, will be entertaining for the whole family."[1] Bradley Gibson of Film Threat gave a positive review, calling the film "an escapist fantasy kids movie with beautiful Caribbean island scenery. It serves as light entertainment with a message."[2] The Coalition for Quality Children's Media, Kids First, gave Dolphin Island 5 out of 5 stars and "recommend it for ages 7 to 18, plus adults. It is definitely family friendly and highlights the importance of family. Anna sets a good example of a child who is caring and loving."[3]The film was embraced by the Christian film industry, winning Best Feature Film at the Christian Film Festival.

Release

On March 2nd, 2021, the film was released on demand by Entertainment Squad.[4]

References
  1. "Dolphin Island". The Dove Foundation.
  2. Bradley, Gibson (February 25, 2021). "'Dolphin Island' Review: Light Entertainment with a Message". Film Threat. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
  3. "Dolphin Island!". Kids First!. October 24, 2013.
  4. "Watch Out Disney – Here Comes Dolphin Island". CNJ. February 25, 2021. Retrieved February 25, 2021.
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