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Aquamarine (2006)

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Reviews Counted:86

Fresh:45

Rotten:41

Average Rating:5.5/10

Consensus: A lighthearted, gum-smacking, boy-crazy film with a hopeful message for young girls.

Rated: PG [See Full Rating] for mild language and sensuality.

Runtime: 1 hr 49 mins

Genre: Comedies

Theatrical Release:23-06-2006

Synopsis: AQUAMARINE is the story of Claire (EMMA ROBERTS) and Hailey (JOANNA "JOJO" LEVESQUE), two 13-year-old best friends who embark on the adventure of their lives when they discover a mermaid (SARA... AQUAMARINE is the story of Claire (EMMA ROBERTS) and Hailey (JOANNA "JOJO" LEVESQUE), two 13-year-old best friends who embark on the adventure of their lives when they discover a mermaid (SARA PAXTON) named Aquamarine in a swimming pool. Aquamarine had washed ashore after a big storm battered the small town Florida beach club where Claire lives with her grandparents. Claire and Hailey are trying to come to terms with Hailey's impending departure: She's moving to Australia with her marine biologist mother after this last weekend of the summer. The beautiful, blue-haired, 18-year-old mermaid swam away from home just before her arranged marriage, in search of real love. If she can prove to her father that love is not a myth, he'll let her out of the underwater wedding, but he's only giving her three days. Aqua enlists the help of Claire and Hailey, who are self-styled relationship experts—educated from the pages of magazines that they read and quote daily. Aqua sets her sights on the Capri Club's lifeguard, Raymond Calder (JAKE McDORMAN). And when Aqua promises to grant Claire and Hailey the wish of their choice if they help her reel in Ray, the girls jump at the opportunity – because unless something magical happens, Hailey will be moving. Prepping Aquamarine on the finer points of attracting a man is easier said than done. And with mere days until the Capri Club's Last Splash end-of-summer celebration, at which Raymond must profess his love for Aquamarine or no one will get their wish, the girls pool their knowledge and give Aquamarine a crash course in terrestrial romance. This includes such surefire techniques as "The Laugh and Pass," and "The Fluff and Retreat." Then there's a hair makeover and a new wardrobe for Aqua – and dealing with the machinations of Cecilia, Aqua's chief competition for Raymond. The girls hope that as long as Aquamarine can keep her land legs and avoid sprouting her massive, mythological tail, everyone will see their wishes come true. More importantly, they learn some important lessons about the power of friendship, the true magic of love – and the importance of standing on your own two feet. --© 20th Century Fox [More]

Starring: Emma Roberts, Sara Paxton, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, Jake McDorman

Starring: Emma Roberts, Sara Paxton, Joanna "JoJo" Levesque, Jake McDorman, Claudia Karvan, Arielle Kebbel, Tammin Sursok, Bruce Spence, Roy Billing, Julia Blake

Director: Elizabeth Allen

Director: Elizabeth Allen
Screenwriter: Jessica Bendinger, John Quaintance
Producer: Susan Cartsonis
Composer: David Hirschfelder
Studio: 20th Century Fox

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Undemanding, unsurprising and really quite charming within conventional limits.

Full Review Source: L.A. Weekly | comment Comment
03/02/06
Ella Taylor
Ella Taylor
L.A. Weekly

Director Allen keeps the buoyant tone aloft at least until the third act, which gets a bit soggy in places, but she's obviously got a terrific rapport with her young actors.

Full Review Source: Hollywood Reporter | comment Comment
03/02/06
Michael Rechtshaffen
Michael Rechtshaffen
Hollywood Reporter
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Aquamarine won't make the splash of Splash, but bless its little flippers, it tries.

Full Review Source: Dallas Morning News | comment Comment
03/02/06
Nancy Churnin
Nancy Churnin
Dallas Morning News

If you are now or ever have been a girl of 8 to 13, you'll be occasionally charmed by the giggly bonds of girlfriends and 'guppie love' the film portrays -- but also occasionally green at the gills.

Full Review Source: Atlanta Journal-Constitution | comment Comment
03/02/06
Melinda Ennis
Melinda Ennis
Atlanta Journal-Constitution

...a sparkly endorsement of what can best be described as Barbie culture.

Full Review Source: Sun Publications (Chicago, IL) | comment Comment
03/02/06
Josh Larsen
Josh Larsen
Sun Publications (Chicago, IL)

Gentle-hearted and surprisingly sweet.

Full Review Source: DustinPutman.com | comment Comment
03/02/06
Dustin Putman
Dustin Putman
DustinPutman.com

Because it doesn't take itself too seriously, Aquamarine actually demands your attention.

Full Review Source: Slant Magazine | comment Comment
03/02/06
Ed Gonzalez
Ed Gonzalez
Slant Magazine

an utterly disposable, yet thoroughly charming piece of bubblegum pop aimed squarely at pre-teen girls

Full Review Source: Sean the Movie Guy | comment Comment
03/01/06
Sean McBride
Sean McBride
Sean the Movie Guy

A filmy pool of tropes and tchotchkes stereotypically associated with Girls of Today.

Full Review Source: Entertainment Weekly | comment Comment
03/01/06
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Lisa Schwarzbaum
Entertainment Weekly

Clearly intended for 11-12 year old girls, Aquamarine is actually DOA for all ages.

Full Review Source: Internet Reviews | comment Comment
03/01/06
Steve Rhodes
Steve Rhodes
Internet Reviews

Everyone looks like they're struggling to appear human, and only one has a huge, fishy tail as an excuse.

Full Review Source: AV Club | comment Comment
02/28/06
Keith Phipps
Keith Phipps
AV Club

The story, based on Alice Hoffman's YA novel, nicely blends the fantasy elements with astutely observed portrayals of early-teen fears and friendships. That's where the real magic is.

Full Review Source: Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies | comment Comment
02/19/06
Nell Minow
Nell Minow
Movie Mom at Yahoo! Movies
 
 
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