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Aquamarine (2006)

Director: Elizabeth Allen

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From Time Out London

Best friends Hailey and Claire think that hunky lifeguard Raymond is the most exciting thing to happen on their Florida beach – until mermaid Aquamarine (Sara Paxton) splashes into their lives. Like many tweenie protagonists before them, the young teenagers find their lives enriched by their secret and become empowered by proxy. While Aqua can teach them a thing or two about confidence, the girls can school her in the ways of love – but not necessarily the boy-girl romance she desires. As a sweet little message-driven story about female friendship, this girly comedy (based on Alice Hoffman’s novel) has some appeal. Unfortunately, the performances are often clunky and the art direction and CG are wanting, so anyone over the age of eight is likely to find it cheap around the edges. One for very little mermaids.

Author: Anna Smith 2006-06-20 09:52:05

Time Out London Issue 1870: June 21-28 2006

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  • claire said...
    Posted on Mar 16 2008 12:07 i'm 13, I still think this film is gr8. its funny, gripping and gr8 4 a get 2gether, so your review is a bit biased!!!8-)
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  • sasha said...
    Posted on Jan 22 2008 07:13 i thought it was actually a really good movie and i'm older than eight i'm 12 i liked it sara paxton was especially good in it watch it it's good and all my friends like it to so it is not for very little mermaids
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Aquamarine

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Director: Elizabeth Allen

Cast: Emma Roberts, JoJo, Sara Paxton, Jake McDorman, Arielle Kebbel full cast

Genre(s): Comedy, Fantasy, Drama

Duration: 104 mins


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