Teringer An Exercise In Nonsense

ChicRawIdol A brilliant film that helped define a genre

WillSushyMedia This movie was so-so. It had it's moments, but wasn't the greatest.

Sanjeev Waters A movie that not only functions as a solid scarefest but a razor-sharp satire.

JLRMovieReviews Glynis Johns is the title character, Miranda, a mermaid, whose existence underwater has become somewhat tiresome due to the lack of merMANs available to her. Occasionally, she'll catch a few fisherman and keep them for a while. But they all escape. Meanwhile, on shore, Griffith Jones is a married man who leaves his wife (who doesn't mind it) to go fishing. In fact, this is a regular habit. With a forceful tug, he tries to catch a big one, but is thrown in himself and discovers what he really caught. She expresses interest in life on land and he takes her ashore, in a way, just to please her. But, you can tell he takes a fancy to her. To find out what mishaps befall them is something best seen for yourself. This is a pure joy to watch and showcases Glynis Johns at her best. She is truly one of Britain's most underrated actresses. And Margaret Rutherford, too! Those interested in that type of trivia: This movie shows Glynis and David Tomlinson together, before they were Mr. and Mrs. Banks in MARY POPPINS. This was followed by MAD ABOUT MEN, which showed further escapades of Miranda. Tired of today's assembly line of movies? Find this for some clean family fun; you can't go wrong with MIRANDA. Take a dip!

dougdoepke Next time I go fishing, skip the worms. I'm taking a bottle of Chanel, maybe jumbo size; that way maybe I'll get lucky like the doc in this movie. With her "upside down" eyes, husky voice, and seductive smile, Johns is a real a deep-sea trophy, though I wish she wouldn't grow her hair so long. But beware, men, just listen to that terrific singing voice. She could be a siren, like the ones that lured those ancient Greek guys to their doom. But I don't think so since she seems really nice. Still, I don't think women would like her much since she's got the kind of roving eye that turns men into mush, married or not. Somehow, though, she gets everyone, on screen and off, to like her in this charming bit of underwater whimsy.Fine cast, especially John McCallum (Nigel) who's really good at getting all discombobulated when Miranda starts cooing his way. And that scene at the zoo is priceless. Those seals must have been surprised as heck when Miranda starts talking back to them in seal language. But then, you don't want to have a well-stocked aquarium if you invite the fish-girl over for dinner. She's not too picky in her choice of entrees, especially if they swim. Plus this may be the only movie on record to credit the maker of a "tail"— I guess Dunlop manufactures more than tires. Anyway, this is the first and, in my book, the best of the mermaid fantasies, with just the right kind of touch. Meanwhile, I'm off to the perfume counter to stock up for my next fishing trip. Wish me luck!

edwagreen Dreadful film about a doctor who goes fishing and winds up catching a mermaid when he is thrown overboard. She traps him into bringing her back with him.Glynis Johns, in the title role, is really a silly individual with a tail hanging out.Margaret Rutherford is the nurse who is supposed to be so eccentric but we see no eccentricity here. In fact, Miss Rutherford was not allowed to use her true comedic gifts.Nice to see David Tomlinson in the film. He would get together with Johns in the far superior "Mary Poppins," 16 years later.Miranda causes mischief in that two guys, a neighbor's fiancée and chauffeur (Tomlinson) fall for her.Ask any mermaid you happen to see, what's the best tuna, Chicken of the Sea! As for this film, forget it.

greyhounddaddies Like so many other people who have commented, I saw this film as a very young boy on television and was mesmerized by it.So taken with it that I followed Miss Johns career and was amply rewarded. She's always been a delight..and not to forget that she was the original cast member to sing "Send in the Clowns". Margaret Rutherford also sticks in my memory as the hilarious nurse. When I saw the Tom Hanks and Darryl Hannah film many years later, I immediately was drawn back in time and remembered a much more delicate, sweet film as this one is.Please....please....release this movie on DVD??