Magic in the Water - Family Adventure Movie by Sony Pictures (DVD/Blu-ray) - Perfect for Kids Movie Nights & Family Entertainment

It was a cute family movie. Will have the boys I watch it when they are old enough. Mark Harmon is a fantastic actor."Magic in the Water" is a fantasy movie about a family from Seattle who goes on vacation to a small community in Northern Canada. This community is a tourist attraction because it is supposedly the home of a "mythological" creature called Orky. The father (Mark Harmon) is a psychiatrist with his own call-in radio show. He only brought his two kids (Joshua Jackson, Sarah Wayne) on this vacation to please his wife. He mostly ignores the kids until his "encounter" with the "creature." I did not think Mark Harmon was really believable as the father. It's just my opinion, but he seems miscast in this role. His daughter Ashley (Wayne) loves the beauty of the lake and trees and tries to get her brother and father interested, but they just complain about how bored they are. I believe the reason this movie works is because of the way it gets us to suspend our beliefs and for a little while accept the fact that there are things we don't understand about nature and life and fantasies. The real magic in this movie comes from the extraordinarily charming and believable performance by the beautiful young actress Sarah Wayne. She elicits a sense of wonder through her desire to believe that the creature is real. Her enthusiasm is infectious and we find ourselves joining her in her adventure. I don't want to reveal any other details about the events of the movie. I'd rather the viewer had the pleasure of doing this for themselves.There are more than a few similarities between "Magic in the Water" and another movie "Mee-shee the Water Giant," although the movies were released ten years apart. First, they are both Canadian movies. Second, the creatures in both movies have a similiar appearance, although they were not created by the same people. Third, both creatures live in a cave below the surface of a lake. Fourth, both creatures are threatened by "outsiders." Fifth, just as Wayne is the "magic" in "Magic in the Water," the young and very talented (and cute) Daniel Magder is the star and the "magic" in "Mee-Shee." Sixth, and lastly, both movies received Dove Awards from the Dove Foundation. Watch both movies back-to-back and see what you think. I already have.In conclusion, don't let the negative parts of my review desuade you from watching "Magic in the Water." I was only trying to fulfill my obligation as a reviewer by including these statements. It is definitely worth watching. And as much as I liked it, I could not bring myself to give it five stars. I really didn't think it was at a five-star level. But I still recommend it highly. So, go find the movie and search for your own magic. While you're out, look for "Mee-Shee" and make it a double feature. It doesn't get any better than this. And don't forget the popcorn.Nice family movieI remember back when I watched the trailer for this movie on a certain movie vhs back then. Don't remember which one, though. After watching the trailer again on YouTube, I thought I'd give it a watch. I found the full version on YouTube, but it was in another language. This is a magical movie that I wish I saw as a kid in the 90s. Many movies nowadays are not so original anymore with their crude humor, pop culture references and things like that. Older movies like this one were magical, charming and creative (and still are). Lots of old commercials, games and cartoons were very much the same unlike the ones today. I'm very glad I purchased this movie. I would have loved it as a kid, but no matter. I know I love it now. This is one of many classic movies that I recommend you share with your children. They're sure to make their childhoods fun and worth remembering.Great movieNothing foul. AOK for kids if you don't mind the Indian Religious ritual stuff.Mark Harmon's acting (though I love him on NCIS) is not at his best in this film but the two children, especially the daughter, play their parts quite well. I purchased It because it was recommended by others on Amazon and am delighted I did. The story, itself, is not what made it memorable but rather the one sentence that Mark Harmon tells his daughter near the very end of the film, that was important to me. So now, I repeat it to myself some days, when I need it.Good movie and the cast, pretty much all of the cast are known actors (ess) just younger or just plain young. All around good and a happy ending, and good end song.I have enjoyed this film since I was a kid, and now I have children I'm passing it on.My son loves the mystery of it and of course now thinks Orkey is the Lochness monsters cousin across the pond, as they have such similar back stories.Such a feel good film for all the family, big thumbs up from us.Love the film as I've seen it a few times on tv,so I thought I get it on dvdGood old-fashioned family fun. Star Mark Hammond (Gibbs) of now NCIS fame. With the watch.I thoroughly enjoyed this film. It was whimsical, delightful and touching. Very well produced and acted throughout, particularly the children and, of course, the lovely Mark Harmon.Received item fast considering it was sent by slow mail. It all looks excellent as to no damaged to case and disc looks in great shape also. Tried movie in computer is very good.