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Aquamarine
2006 103 min Australia, United States of America PG 12+
★5.8
Fantasy, Romance, Family, Comedy
Director: Elizabeth Allen Rosenbaum
📖 Based on the novel
«Aquamarine»
byAlice Hoffman
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Description
Two teenage girls discover that mermaids really do exist after a violent storm washes one ashore. The mermaid, a sassy creature named Aquamarine, is determined to prove to her father that real love exists, and enlists the girls' help in winning the heart of a handsome lifeguard.
Budget:
$12M
US Gross:
$18.6M
Worldwide:
$23.01M
Starring
Emma Roberts
Actor
JoJo
Actor
Sara Paxton
Actor
Awards
1 win & 5 nominations total
Key opinion
Aquamarine is a lighthearted, summery teen fantasy that succeeds as a nostalgic and optimistic escape for its target demographic. While critics and some adult viewers dismiss the story as predictable and shallow, many find the central performances and breezy atmosphere charming enough for a single watch.
| Acting | Sarah Paxton delivers an upbeat and engaging lead performance that serves as the film's primary highlight. | |
| Emotion | The film functions effectively as a simple, feel-good escape that captures a summery, optimistic tone. | |
| Screenplay | The plot is widely regarded as a banal and predictable teen cliché that lacks long-term substance. | |
| Acting | Opinions on the cast are divided; some praise the chemistry of the leads, while others find the performances or casting choices underwhelming. | |
| Humor | The film’s tone and humor split audiences: supporters find it charming and funny, while detractors label it as childish, whiny, or overly naive. |