Aquamarine

  • 2006


MOVIE IS demographic predictable hopeful typical authentically
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43 %
51 % Rotten
$ 22 Million
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Positive Reviews 34
Negative reviews 17
Average Rating 2.8/5
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2.0
Thats more than can be said about the rest of this movie, a filmy pool of tropes and tchotchkes stereotypically associated with Girls of Today. EW
2.5
It shows pleasant and cheerful young people on screen looking as if its still fun for them to be making movies. Rogerebert
3.5
Despite its narrative awkwardness, the film comes up with a terrific ending, underlining the importance of the girls friendship over stereotypical rom .. Common Sense Media
4.5
But even at six hours and change, length isnt the problem, since its pace is brisk and its minutes are packed with more than enough incident to justif .. Austin Chronicle
1.5
As a sweet little message driven story about female friendship, this girly comedy (based on Alice Hoffmans novel) has some appeal. Time Out
3.1
Because it doesnt take itself too seriously, Aquamarine actually demands your attention.
3.0
Its hard out there for a tween.With Hollywood focusing laser like on either G rated kids cartoons that make a zillion in DVD sales, or horror flicks a ..
2.0
We never get any movies, and were totally growing up too fast anyway.Nobody over the age of 13 would like this movie, but so what
3.0
And the story (based on the book by Alice Hoffman), after a long stretch when it seems like merely a live action Little Mermaid, takes some nice turns .. The New York Times
3.1
The movie has a sweetness and innocence that makes it near perfect entertainment for its target audience. San Francisco Chronicle
3.0
This fantasy comedy should entertain its pre teen female market and repel those silly superficial boys (swoon).
1.5
Its a shame too, as the ending is very touching if not a bit predictable. Cinema Blend
3.0
Aquamarine is aimed at the crowd that loved The Babysitters Club. Spirituality And Practice
3.0
Watching this prepubescent variant on Splash is like being trapped in a live action issue of Teen Beat for ninety minutes. One Guys Opinion
3.1
Curmudgeonly critics like me may not be intoxicated by Aquamarines froth, but the film is likely to make its target demographic giddy.So, its a solid .. ReelViews
3.1
And the girls just wanna go shopping montage feels tired and overdone. Usa Today
3.0
Stupid mermaid.).Aquamarine is a cutesy little comedy aimed at tweener girls, people who have never seen Splash, and people who dont remember The Litt .. Eric Ds Nider
2.0
All those movies are better than this one; its silly and trivial but harmless enough for undemanding teenage girls, and Roberts and Levesque make a vi .. News Review
1.5
The script is painfully simplistic, with a few flashes of life and a couple of very funny moments that surprise us amid the predictable, corny nonsens .. Shadows On The Wall
3.0
The performances are charming, particularly JoJo Levesque, who is rapidly becoming the new Lindsay Lohan (only in a good way). View London
3.0
This big screen after school special may not appeal to adults, but itll make a splash with preteens. Cs Monitor
3.0
Paxton is a veritable living Barbie doll albeit with tail but comes off more as a dum dum than truly enchanting. Film Journal International ..
2.5
Aquamarine film is not a completely noxious or painful experience, though its rather juvenile and has a cornball sense of humor that is squarely aimed .. Deseret News (Salt Lake Ci ..
1.3
Clearly intended for 11 12 year old girls, Aquamarine is actually DOA for all ages. Internet Reviews
3.1
But girls will know Aquamarine is unique because its the rare movie that fiercely respects the altruistic loyalty that bonds girls to one another.Cute .. Boston
2.5
I kept getting the sense of an Afternoon Special that had blundered into a theater by accident on its way to a TV set. Mountain X
2.5
http://www.startribune.com Vikings running back Dalvin Cook is practicing on a limited basis as camp begins, this time without the brace supporting hi .. Star Tribune
3.1
You have to keep living your life: Survivors of the Yonge St. van attack send comfort to the Danforth Three months later, the people of Willowdale are .. Toronto Star
4.0
Just imagine how excited we wouldve been if a beautiful mermaid had come into our lives and promised us a wish in return for helping her!.You know wha .. Reel Talk Reviews
2.5
Aquamarine succeeds as a feelgood piece of fluff and will help to pass the time on summer holidays, but theres little here of any substance and it wil .. Eye For Film
3.5
Its an action filled crime drama revolving around a dangerous, demented anarchist. Once again, the Jokers wild! Susang Ranger
2.0
In this bubble brained flick, Aquamarine is a teenage mermaid fishing for love on dry land. Bbc
5.0
When Jeffrey flushes a toilet, imperiling himself, the thing gurgles so magnificently as to suggest a moaning whale.) Slant Magazine
3.1
And the finale, tricky in its conception and wholly satisfying in its details, finds an upbeat tone even as it evades ones expectations. The Movie Boy
3.1
Then theres the whole mythological angle: mermaids are just cool no matter how you look at it and if you happen to become friends with one well thats .. Hollywood
3.0
And much like the people its meant for, this fish tale has plenty of cute charisma and innocent charm and yet is frequently a gawky thing, all awkward .. Seattle Pi
2.0
This is a totally predictable exercise if youre not in the target market. Oregon Live
3.8
Core plot aside, Aquamarine, adapted from Alices Hoffmans novel, is more the story of two very typical tweens teaching their sometimes befuddled new f .. Boxoffice Magazine
3.8
Neither will its humorthere are many authentically laugh out loud scenes. Christianity Today
3.1
Aquamarine is worth going to see if you are looking for fun and innocence. Waffle Movies
2.5
You will be able to save yourself from getting disappointed of watching nothing but a lame movie. Window To The Movies
2.0
Aquamarine wont make the splash of Splash, but bless its little flippers, it tries. Guide Live
3.0
Director Elizabeth Allen takes a fairly well worn fluffy genre and infuses it with heart, if not originality or messy logic. Jam! Movies
3.1
much easier to sit through than your average Hilary Duff vehicle... and, for its target audience, its sure to be a spring break must see. James Sanford on Film
2.0
This will do very well with the target audience but its a little tough to suffer through as an adult (even for us and we can be pretty immature). TheMovieChicks.com
3.0
Its hopeful, its healthy, it squeals in all the right places and it offers proof positive that being stuck up is a bad thing. Detroit News
2.0
Its hardly a whale of a tale. But that doesnt mean its not flip, finny fun. Review Journal
3.1
Aquamarine isnt good enough to be a teen classic, but its audience will leave the theater happy. Seattle Times
3.0
Aquamarine is a frothy, cute feature film that (for at least a good 70 minutes) should be painless for adults, and manna from heaven to girls. Film Jerk
2.5
JoJo cant act act, and the same goes for everyone else in Aquamarine who isnt a dolphin. Chicago Tribune
3.0
Aquamarine is pleasant enough and perfect for its target demographic, but its a run of the mill movie that wouldnt stand out among the various cable T .. Reel Times: Reflections on ..
1.3
...a sparkly endorsement of what can best be described as Barbie culture. Suburban Chicago News
3.8
For girls of a certain age, this is an ideal movie. Older viewers able to check their worldly cynicism at the door should have a good time too.
2.0
If youre not a twelve year old girl, pass it by. If you are,or younger,and are still a girl, you should see it.
2.5
If there was more content in the Alice Hoffman book on which it is based, the screenwriters keep it effectively submerged. Freep
1.9
Cross the Gidget flicks with a sudsy fish out of water tale and poof youll get this tween fantasy, which only lands with a small splash. Boulder Weekly
3.1
Heartfelt but clunky, the mermaid out of water story Aquamarine offers enough female positive messages to make it worthwhile viewing for tween girls. Sac Ticket
2.0
If you are now or ever have been a girl of 8 to 13, youll be occasionally charmed by the giggly bonds of girlfriends and guppie love the film portrays .. Access Atlanta
2.0
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