Tales of the Sea Scholar
- Tagline
- When history bubbles up to the present, laughter surfaces.
- Description
- Dive into the bubbly world of 'Tales of the Sea Scholar,' a post-war era comedy where memory collides with mirth under the sea. Professor James Algaebrain (James Mâché-son), an esteemed underwater educator, discovers a mystical book that brings his lectures to life, including the gallant Knight Kelp (Salmon-tha Morton) and the witty Rogue Waterweave (Gary Sashimi). In a series of hilarious and heartwarming lessons, they explore the forgotten tales of the ocean's past, turning the sea into a classroom brimming with laughter and unexpected friendships. Directed by the ever-imaginative Joss Whedonkey, this film promises an ocean of giggles for the entire family with its wholesome and enchanting humor.
- MpaaRating
- G
- PopularityScore
- 5.10
- ReleaseDate
- 11/16/2023
- Genre
- Comedy
- Director(s)
- Cast
Critic Reviews
7.50
Joss Whedonkey's 'Tales of the Sea Scholar' is a well-structured cinematic piece that sways gently between the ebb and flow of comedy and pedagogy. The film, piloted by the delightful James Mâché-son as Professor James Algaebrain, situates the audience in a post-war underwater world teeming with whimsical characters and festooned with vibrant sets that captivate the imagination of young and old alike. Salmon-tha Morton's portrayal of the quixotic Knight Kelp offers a commendable balancing act of valor and vulnerability, while Gary Sashimi's Rogue Waterweave injects a sharp-witted vitality into the narrative. Whedonkey's direction is as light as a bubble rising to the surface, delivering a visual specter that sparkles with the glint of sunlight penetrating the ocean depth. The film executes its educational intent with a deft touch, allowing the humor to resonate without overwhelming the historical anecdotes it seeks to impart. Although the plot occasionally treads water, its current of charm flows consistently throughout the movie, ensuring that the promise of 'laughter surfaces' is no idle boast. Indeed, 'Tales of the Sea Scholar' is a family-friendly opus that earns its G rating without sacrificing an iota of its marine majesty or the undercurrent of wit that guides it home.