Shark Tale (2004)

Directors:

Bibo Bergeron
Vicky Jenson

Writers:

Michael J. Wilson (screenplay) and
Rob Letterman (screenplay) ...

Release Date:

1 October 2004 (USA)

Genre:

Animation | Comedy | Family

Tagline:

In fall, a new school will rule.

Plot:

When a son of a gangster shark boss is accidently killed while on the hunt, his would be prey and his vegetarian brother both decide to use the incident to their own advantage.

Plot Keywords:

Daydream | Sushi Bar | Accidental Death | Record Player | Torture

Awards:

Nominated for Oscar. Another 3 wins & 13 nominations

Cast

Will Smith	...	Oscar (voice)
Robert De Niro	...	Don Lino (voice)
Renée Zellweger	...	Angie (voice)
Jack Black	...	Lenny (voice)
Angelina Jolie	...	Lola (voice)
Martin Scorsese	...	Sykes (voice)
Ziggy Marley	...	Ernie (voice)
Doug E. Doug	...	Bernie (voice)
Michael Imperioli	...	Frankie (voice)
Vincent Pastore	...	Luca (voice)
Peter Falk	...	Don Feinberg (voice)
Katie Couric	...	Katie Current (voice)
David Soren	...	Shrimp / Worm / Starfish #1 / Killer Whale #2 (voice)
David P. Smith	...	Crazy Joe (voice)
Bobb'e J. Thompson	...	Shortie #1 (voice)

Also Known As:

Sharkslayer (USA) (working title)

MPAA:

Rated PG for some mild language and crude humor.

Runtime:

90 min

Country:

USA

Language:

English

Color:

Color

Aspect Ratio:

1.85 : 1

Sound Mix:

DTS | Dolby Digital | SDDS

Certification:

South Korea:All | Iceland:LH (video rating) | Ireland:G | Malaysia:U | New Zealand:PG | Portugal:M/6 | Indonesia:SU | Argentina:Atp | Australia:G | Brazil:Livre | Chile:TE | Czech Republic:U | Finland:S | Peru:PT | Philippines:G | Singapore:G | Spain:T | Switzerland:7 (canton of Vaud) | Switzerland:8 (canton of Zurich) | UK:U | USA:PG (certificate #41134) | Germany:o.Al.

Filming Locations:

Los Angeles, California, USA

Company:

DreamWorks Animation

Trivia:

Some of the 'fishified' products are "Coral Cola", "Gup", "Fish King" and "Newsreef".

Goofs:

Revealing mistakes: Oscar throws Lennie through a Jaws Poster when faking Lennie's death, next time you see the Jaws poster it is fixed, and the time after it is broken again.

Quotes:

Oscar: I'm a nobody - I want some of that!
Angie: [mischievously] Mrs. Sanchez?
Oscar: What? Ewww, no!

Movie Connections:

References The Godfather (1972)

Soundtrack:

Car Wash (Shark Tale Mix)

Have Animated Features Jumped the Shark?

"Shark Tale" is the latest animated feature from DreamWorks, the same studio that gave us "Antz" and "Shrek." This new story can be called a cross between "Finding Nemo" and "The Godfather." It's no "Shrek," but it's still enjoyable. The voice talent was well cast, with Will Smith as Oscar, the ambitious "small fish in a big pond" who finds himself an instant celebrity; Jack Black as Lenny, a peaceful vegetarian shark; Robert DeNiro as Don Lino, Lenny's father, the head of a shark mob, etc. The animation looks good, and a lot of movie references are clever. Sometimes, though, the producers of the movie seem to be trying too hard. But even if it doesn't always hit the mark, "Shark Tale" is worth a look.