Might be enjoyable if you are into dolphins or aquatics, but I found it to be a bit dull overall, and not very believable. Surprised that it was directed by Mike Nichols; I'd be interested in reading more about why he directed it. George C. Scott (I think miscast) plays a research scientist who teaches Dolphins to communicate with humans in dolphin-like voices. One day two of his dolphins are kidnapped and they are involved in a spy plot to assassinate the President of the US. Very outlandish, and the noises they dolphins make are annoying after awhile. (Was nominated for the Best Sound Oscar, but should have been Worst Sound).The screenplay was written by Buck Henry, which suggests some comedic elements, but there isn't any comedy to be found in it. Co-starring Paul Sorvino and Edward Herrmann.
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