Last week I took The Boy to the cinema for only his second time, more significantly his first time seeing a film in 3D.
Having to wear the special glasses confused him at first, and he was reluctant as he hates things on his head. That was until the film started; he sat bolt upright and reached out to grab the fish swimming towards him. He then pulled the glasses down, looked at the blurred image, pushed them back up again and tried to grasp the fin of the turtle lazily transversing the ocean.
It was magical.
The film, Sammy's Great Escape, was really very good, entertaining and brilliantly animated throughout with worthwhile rendering into 3D, but seeing my son think that he was under the sea with the marine life was enchanting. I thoroughly recommend a trip to take your little ones there.
"Sammy and Ray, leatherback turtles and friends forever, are enjoying an atoll’s water and sand, shepherding new hatchlings Ricky and Ella out to sea. Suddenly, a poacher swoops in and ships them off to be part of a spectacular aquarium show for tourists in Dubai. The kingpin of the place, Big D the seahorse, enlists them in his plans for a great escape. But with their new friends Jimbo the bug-eyed blob fish, Lulu the snippy lobster and a whole family of penguins, Sammy and Ray hatch breakout plans of their own. That is when little Ricky and Ella arrive, determined to break in to rescue them. After a series of thrilling adventures and narrow escapes, our heroes head south to meet up with Shelly, Sammy’s first and only love."
To celebrate the release of Sammy’s Great Escape, in cinemas February 15th, Warner Bros. Pictures and TheBoyandMe are offering one lucky reader the chance to win an ‘Adopt a Turtle’ pack from the Marine Conservation Society.
The pack contains:
- A cool cuddly turtle toy
- Talk Turtle – the MCS newsletter on turtle conservation work – delivered twice a year
- A fact sheet and pictures of turtles in the wild
- A personalized adoption certificate
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The Marine Conversation Society is a leading UK charity working to protect sea life. Leatherback turtles like Sammy and Ray are critically endangered, but you might be lucky enough to see one when they visit UK seas to feast on jellyfish. The ‘Adopt a Turtle’ pack helps protect sea turtles in the UK and overseas. Find out more at mcsuk.org/adopt.
Tracy Nixon says
I love seahorses!
Adele-playfullearners says
Seahorses
laura hayes says
I love dolphins they look silky smooth and a beautiful colour
Helen Dickinson says
I love whales! They are huge and powerful!
kim plant says
it is a turtle very rare to see x
Shauna Ferguson says
Dolphin
Kirsty Fox says
I love dolphins they always look like they are smiling
anna m says
clown fish cos i like finding nemo, this film also looks good
Sharon rice says
Starfish is my favourite they are fascinating and beautiful x
melanie stirling says
Whale,I'd love to see one!
Katherine Coldicott says
Whales
Coombemill - Fiona says
Sounds like a good film for little ones.
Cheryll H says
Seahorses – so cute and the man looks after the kids 🙂
Kim Carberry says
I love Dolphins!
Katie says
Turtles, especially after seeing sammys great escape last week. My kids are in love with Ricky & Ella. X
Carolin says
Seahorses x
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Preety says
Seahorses
laura says
I love penguins, if i could have one to take home..i would!!