Comedy,Fantasy,Romance
United States of America
Splash is a 1984 romantic comedy film directed by Ron Howard and stars Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah. The film tells the story of a successful businessman named Allen Bauer (played by Tom Hanks) who falls in love with a beautiful mermaid named Madison (played by Daryl Hannah). Although their love is pure and genuine, their relationship is complicated by Madison's otherworldly nature and the disapproval of Allen's highly-strung fiancé, Anna (played by Eugene Levy), who soon finds out about Madison's existence.
The film opens with a young Allen having a life-changing experience during a family vacation at Cape Cod, where he is lost in the ocean and rescued by a mermaid. Despite being taken by her charm, the young boy is eventually separated from her and grows up to become a successful businessman in New York City. However, he has always retained a fascination with mermaids, which leads him to meet Madison years later when he falls into the ocean from his boat.
Madison, who has been watching Allen from afar since their earlier encounter, saves him from drowning and takes him to her underwater kingdom, where they fall in love. However, Allen is eventually forced to return to his human life and finds himself torn between his love for Madison and his responsibilities in the real world, where he is engaged to marry Anna in just a few days.
As he struggles with his emotions and tries to make sense of his relationship with Madison, Allen finds himself facing some tough decisions. He comes to realize that his feelings for Madison are not just a passing fancy, but a genuine and deep connection that he cannot ignore. In the end, he follows his heart and decides to embrace his love for Madison, even if it seems impossible to reconcile their differences.
Throughout the movie, the audience is treated to a heartwarming and often hilarious tale of love, loss, and the search for one's true identity. The chemistry between Tom Hanks and Daryl Hannah is palpable, and the film's talented supporting cast adds an extra layer of depth and dimension to the characters. Ultimately, Splash is a delightful and entertaining movie that has stood the test of time and continues to captivate audiences of all ages.
