The Bottom Line
"Aquamarine" is an adorable, entertaining comedy aimed at pre-teens through 16-year-old girls. The bubbly cast and cute storyline set "Aquamarine" above the usual teen fare, and even parents may enjoy this one (although getting them to admit to it will be a tough task).
Pros
- Cute, fluffly entertainment
- The cast does a great job of keeping the film lively
Cons
- Definitely not for anyone over 21
Description
- 6 deleted scenes
- Commentary by director Elizabeth Allen and producer Susan Cartsonis
- Scene specific commentary by Emma Roberts, Sara Paxton and JoJo
- Outtakes
- 'Auditions' - Sara Paxton wins over the director
- 'Building the Capri Beach Club' - A behind the scenes tour of the set
- 'Mermaid Makeover' - Designing the tail and the figuring out the overlook look of the mermaid
- 'It's All About the Fashion' - The style of each of the three main characters
- 'Aqua's Squeals' - Clips of Sara Paxton squealing (it's cuter than it sounds)
- DVD Release Date: June 13, 2006
Guide Review - "Aquamarine" DVD Review
Emma Roberts and JoJo star as Claire and Hailey, best friends spending their last days of summer together before Hailey has to move away. Despondent over the pending separation, the two find what may be the solution to their problem swimming around in a beach resort's pool.
A beautiful mermaid named Aquamarine (Sara Paxton) pops out of the water, eager to find love and ready to experience the joys of walking around on two feet rather than swimming around with a fish's tail. It seems Aquamarine's in a bit of a bind and if Hailey and Claire will help her out, she'll grant them one wish. If the two girls will help Aquamarine find someone who'll fall in love with her, then Claire and Hailey can use their wish to stop Hailey from having to move away.
Important lessons are learned involving friendship, loyalty, and family in this irresistible fantasy based on the novel by Alice Hoffman and directed by Elizabeth Allen.
