Introduction"Shark Tale" is an animated funny movie, produced by "DreamWorks Animation" and distributed by "DreamWorks Pictures". Released in 2004, the movie was directed by Vicky Jenson, Bibo Bergeron, and Rob Letterman. Predominantly embeded in the underwater city of Southside Reef, the film stars famous voices such as Will Smith, Robert De Niro, Renée Zellweger, Angelina Jolie, Jack Black, and Martin Scorsese. The story focuses on a fish named Oscar who is knotted in a web of lies upon pretending to have eliminated a shark.
PlotOscar, voiced by Will Smith, is a small ambitious fish working at a Whale Wash as a tongue scrubber and harbors dreams of prospering and popular. Regrettably, his perpetual desire for a much better life leads him to gamble, getting him included with different shylock. While trying to get away from their clutches, Oscar gets inadvertently involved in the death of a shark called Frankie. Seeing this as a chance to rise the social hierarchy, Oscar declares he killed the shark, earning him the title of 'Sharkslayer' and a huge influx of popularity and affection.
Elevation and ConfusionIn fact, Frankie's death was at the hand of a dropped anchor, a mishap seen by his vegetarian brother Lenny, voiced by Jack Black. Guilty and afraid, Lenny looks for help from Oscar asking him to help pretend his own death to leave his household. Oscar consents to keep his deceitful image of a 'Sharkslayer'. This stage of Oscar's life is marked by fame, wealth, and friendship of the gold-digger Lola, voiced by Angelina Jolie. However, his childhood friend and love interest Angie, voiced by Renée Zellweger, his charade triggering strain in their relationship.
Complications Frankie's death outraged their father and Mafia manager Don Lino, voiced by Robert De Niro, who desires revenge. Additionally, Oscar's lie produces a rift amongst the sea creatures triggering department within the society. Angie is kidnapped in an effort to get the 'Sharkslayer', and Oscar chooses to deal with the situation honestly, confessing his lie.
ConclusionOscar saves Angie and openly admits that he is not a "Sharkslayer". He discloses Frankie's real cause of death and introduces Lenny, who describes his option of lifestyle. They persuade Don Lino to alter the relations in between the fish and sharks, creating a harmonious environment. Oscar, now informed, no longer craves severe wealth and popularity. He opens a Whale Wash and Dance club along with Lenny, Angie, and his other pals, living happily while keeping his goals in check.
Impact and Reception"Shark Tale" was an industrial success, grossing over $367 million worldwide. Viewers valued the humor and the film's heartening messages, though critics kept in mind a lack of creativity and extreme dependence on pop culture references. Regardless of mixed evaluations, the movie strengthened the universal message of not letting ambition override honesty and connecting compassionately with different 'types', promoting unity and consistency for broader appreciation.
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