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Loch Ness

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Divorced and discredited American anthropologist Dempsey (Ted Danson) arrives in Scotland to debunk the legend of the Loch Ness lake monster. The scientific mission soon turns into much more. The charm of the small town and Dempsey's dealings with various locals -- innkeeper Laura (Joely Richardson), her young daughter Isabel (Kirsty Graham), the local water bailiff (Ian Holm) and research assistant Adrian Foote (James Frain) -- all help steer him in a positive new direction.
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Emanuel Levy EmanuelLevy.Com Rated: 2/5 Jul 23, 2005 Full Review David Nusair Reel Film Reviews ...entertaining enough, though entirely forgettable... Rated: 2.5/4 Jun 26, 2005 Full Review Steve Rhodes Internet Reviews Rated: 1.5/4 Jan 1, 2000 Full Review Read all reviews

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Demented N People slating this movie you have seen the other nessies movies avaliable right? which is very few less than 5. Well trust me this is a 5 star movie compared to the garbage that's out their with a beautiful soundtrack. Just to name one of the bad ones Terror at Loch Ness. Spoiler /Plot Ted Danson is a scientific cryptozoologist and collage professor who is renowned for his work in locating the Yetty! Down on his luck for some reason with money problems we don't really know why per say but it is hinted a gready ex wife turned him to drink and gambling he also seams to avoid paying his debts by using the gift of the gab, down on his luck, his boss a bigger collage professor gives him a way out and a big pay out! Go to Scotland and prove loch ness isn't real nor could lochnness house a beastie. In the process he falls in love with the owner of the BnB he is staying at, and the owners shy lonely little girl really likes him too only to tell him I can show you nessie. The young girl brings Ted to see nesssie when she feels she can trust him. When he sees nessie with the little girl he keeps it a secret and the mystery is kept a mystery till the end of time just how it should be. Side note eveyone in the town dose not take well to the fast talking American. Con: Could of been a bit better and more action Pros: Real Scottish Actresses and acutley flimed in Scotland not a make shift Hollywood Set. Rated 4 out of 5 stars 06/29/23 Full Review Steve D Even the kids will be unamused, Rated 2 out of 5 stars 02/15/23 Full Review Audience Member The funniest fantasy movie ever!!!!!!!!!!!!!! LOL. Rated 5 out of 5 stars 01/28/23 Full Review Audience Member Too underrated. It's no masterpiece, but it's a cute movie with a surprisingly poignant message about being in harmony with the ecological world. The Jim Henson creature effects for Nessie were impressive for the time and it was fun seeing Ted Danson in a role like this. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 02/18/23 Full Review Audience Member Lots of rubbish Scottish accents and awkward moments. Apart from that it's not a bad film. Gets a bit boring at times though and is a bit formulaic. Rated 2.5 out of 5 stars 02/08/23 Full Review Audience Member Not much of a rollicking adventure or discovery story, but instead a slight, sedate morality tale about community, a bit like "Local Hero" but with plesiosaurs. Well cast and performed, with some lovely domestic moments, but very disposable, with some questionable resolutions. But the absolutely stunning location scenery (and Richardson) make this well worth a look. Rated 3.5 out of 5 stars 01/23/23 Full Review Read all reviews
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Synopsis Divorced and discredited American anthropologist Dempsey (Ted Danson) arrives in Scotland to debunk the legend of the Loch Ness lake monster. The scientific mission soon turns into much more. The charm of the small town and Dempsey's dealings with various locals -- innkeeper Laura (Joely Richardson), her young daughter Isabel (Kirsty Graham), the local water bailiff (Ian Holm) and research assistant Adrian Foote (James Frain) -- all help steer him in a positive new direction.
Director
John Henderson
Producer
Tim Bevan, Eric Fellner, Stephen Ujlaki
Screenwriter
John Fusco
Production Co
Working Title Films, PolyGram Filmed Entertainment
Rating
PG
Genre
Kids & Family, Adventure
Original Language
English
Release Date (Streaming)
Jan 17, 2017
Runtime
1h 41m
Sound Mix
Surround
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