Splash (PG) PRESENTED IN 35MM FILM
Splash (PG, 1984) Presented in 35mm Film by The Revival House Perth
Allen Bauer (Tom Hanks) has been haunted since childhood by a mysterious encounter with a young girl in the ocean off Cape Cod, an experience he's never been able to explain or forget. Years later, working a lonely, unfulfilling life running his family's produce business in New York, Allen falls overboard near the Statue of Liberty and is rescued by a beautiful woman who turns out to be Madison (Daryl Hannah), a mermaid who has fallen in love with him and followed him to the city, temporarily transformed into human form. As Allen and Madison's whirlwind romance blossoms amid the chaos of city life, they must contend with Madison's fish-out-of-water struggles to navigate human society, and the persistent efforts of a obsessive marine scientist determined to expose her true, otherworldly identity.
Director Ron Howard crafts a charming, effervescent romantic comedy that blends genuine sweetness with sharp comic timing, launching both his directorial career and Tom Hanks's rise to leading-man stardom. Daryl Hannah brings luminous, otherworldly charm to Madison, conveying both innocent wonder and genuine emotional depth as she navigates human customs for the first time, while Tom Hanks grounds the film's fantastical premise with easy, likeable charisma. The film's blend of whimsical fantasy, romantic sincerity, and broad comedy—aided by John Candy's scene-stealing supporting turn—helped define the template for high-concept romantic comedies throughout the 1980s. Splash's good-natured warmth and inventive premise made it a genuine commercial breakthrough, establishing a beloved fantasy romance that has retained its charm for generations of audiences.
Original format and audio experience of this film faithfully reproduced by The Revival House. Presented in 35mm film unless noted otherwise.
When: Saturday, September 19th at 2:00PM
Where: The Revival House at the Como Theatre
Rating: PG (The content is mild in impact)