Oh crikey. Stumped for something to watch while we knocked back our wine, we saw this on Amazon for £2.49 instant rental. Sounded promising - made in the 60's, Tony Randall stars, director Jack Arnold. So we clicked the button. If only we hadn't. Randall and Leigh are a typical married couple with teenage kids who (needless to say) play in a band with a mate or two. Oh dear, there's going to be music. Anyhow, Randall works for a company that is looking for new ideas and he comes up with an underwater home. It's already built and just needs testing with a real family....and of course the boss (who thinks it's an awful idea) insists that Randall and family should be the ones who live there for 30 days. After a few not-too-bad underwater model shots of mini-subs etc, we get to the house. Inside, it looks like the set of The Banana Splits has crashed into The Partridge Family via The Monkees, and the plot and acting are of a similar standard. Some bits reminded me very much of the Disney films of the mid 60's. Others made me think it may have been cobbled together from a TV sitcom, all it needed was a laugh track. By the one hour mark this film had well out-stayed its welcome, but we ploughed on. A very messy final 40 minutes had the action switching between the US Navy, the underwater house, Randall's boss and his housekeeper who is passing messages to dolphins, not to mention the pop group (headed by a very young Richard Dreyfus), who had only two songs and we got to hear them every ten minutes. Aargh! We were more than relieved when the film suddenly ended (OK everyone, just finish it now will you) and we could put it behind us. What a pity to see one of my favourite actors Tony Randall in such a disappointing effort as this, and I wonder what director Jack Arnold was playing at. Perhaps everyone just needed a payday.

In this movie from the late 1960's you will see several young people who went on to be stars. I never saw this till today, don't know how I missed it. There are some likable songs, some funny moments and even some a bit scary. Overall it had some good laughs and was entertaining.SPOILER FOLLOWS!I was amazed at the scenes with the diver swimming so close to sharks, (at least they looked real) and the way the dolphins interacted. That alone made the movie special and I didn't even know it was in there. I can't imagine how they managed to film this in 1969 without getting somebody chewed up. I think most families could watch this together but little ones might need to be forewarned about the shark scenes. I know it is just a movie but the thought of being surrounded by sharks gives me the creeps.Overall it was good fun.ENJOY!!

The cast of this 1969 movie alone is enough to recommend it. A pre Odd Couple Tony Randall. A post Psycho Janet Leigh as his wife . Jim Backus being Jim Backus. Roddy McDowell somewhere between Flicka and Planet of the Apes. Richard Dreyfus facing his FIRST shark encounter (sharks were old hat to him by the time Jaws came around) Ken Barry actually playing a bad guy! And Charlotte Rae who apparently had other charges in her care prior to Willis, Arnold, Blair, Jo, Natalie and Tootie.If that doesn't give you an idea of the delightful absurdity of this movie add in a couple of dolphins that have seen 1 too many Lassie movies. Sprinkle it with sonar jamming rock music and Harvey Lemboeck. I defy anyone with an ounce of humor in their soul not to laugh at the silliness of this movie.So what's the movie about? Okay if you MUST know, Tony Randall has invented an underwater home and to prove to his boss (Jim Backus) that living under water isn't a crazy idea Tony talks his family into moving into his invention for a month. Tony and Janet have 2 teenagers that are part of a rock band that's about to go big time thanks to record company owner and boy-genius Roddy McDowell, so naturally the entire band goes along for the ride including a lead guitarist played by Richard Dreyfus. You'll find Janet's "futuristic" kitchen quite amusing...as well as the idea that when the kids practice their rock music it jams Navy sonar! Oh, did I mention that Ken Barry is a conniving coworker of Tony's and who's trying to sabotage Tony's work and take his job??

I was at the local Borders Books and saw this DVD. I was so excited! It was one of my favorite movies when I was a kid. Why? I loved the cute songs and the whole idea of living under the water. Plus, I was really into Flipper and loved the sea creatures in the film. I remember dreaming about living underwater and playing pretend ( I was probably 7-8 when I saw it the first time). My husband and I have 3 kids at home 16, 14 and 11. My husband had never seen but he knew all the actors and wanted to see them. Everyone in the family watched it and liked it very much. Lots of smiles and laughs! The kids are watching it for the second time today. We love all kinds of movies but love family type movies the best. Like all the great family movies and TV shows of that time, you will have a warm, happy feeling when it is over! I am so glad this is on DVD to be cherished and shared for generations. We don't have TV (would have it if the shows were like the late 60's early 70's)so my kids would never have been able to see it with out it being on Video or DVD. Thank you Technology for giving us choices!