Official Movie Website Theatrical Release 03/03/06 Home Video 06/13/06 MPAA Rating Rated PG for mild language and sensuality Running Time 1 hour 49 minutes Genre Comedy, Family Director Elizabeth Allen Writer John Quaintance Cast Jojo, Emma Roberts, Arielle Kebbel, Louise McClatchy, Shaun Micallef, Sara Paxton Studio 20th Century Fox |
AQUAMARINE
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 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.
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
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
Brenda and David
Thirteen-year-old Claire (Emma Roberts) and Hailey (Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque) are best friends and in a
few days Hailey is moving to Australia with her mom. They both have a big crush on Raymond (Jake
McDorman), who is blond, muscular and a lifeguard. After a big storm, Claire, who is afraid of water, falls
into a swimming pool and sees what she thinks is a shark. It is actually a mermaid, Aquamarine (Sara
Paxton) who washed ashore during the storm. Aquamarine explains to the girls that merpeople can
speak all human languages and can grow legs on dry land, but the legs turn back into a tail at sunset, or
when they get wet. Aquamarine's father has arranged a marriage with a merman she doesn't love. Her
father has given her three days to prove that love exists. Claire and Hailey's mission is to have Raymond
fall in love with Aquamarine and take her to the Final Splash. There is one problem and her name is
Cecilia (Arielle Kebbel), she has her sites set on Raymond to take her to the Final Splash. Aquamarine is
sure to be a hit for the eight to thirteen-year old girls.
Thirteen-year-old Claire (Emma Roberts) and Hailey (Joanna 'JoJo' Levesque) are best friends and in a
few days Hailey is moving to Australia with her mom. They both have a big crush on Raymond (Jake
McDorman), who is blond, muscular and a lifeguard. After a big storm, Claire, who is afraid of water, falls
into a swimming pool and sees what she thinks is a shark. It is actually a mermaid, Aquamarine (Sara
Paxton) who washed ashore during the storm. Aquamarine explains to the girls that merpeople can
speak all human languages and can grow legs on dry land, but the legs turn back into a tail at sunset, or
when they get wet. Aquamarine's father has arranged a marriage with a merman she doesn't love. Her
father has given her three days to prove that love exists. Claire and Hailey's mission is to have Raymond
fall in love with Aquamarine and take her to the Final Splash. There is one problem and her name is
Cecilia (Arielle Kebbel), she has her sites set on Raymond to take her to the Final Splash. Aquamarine is
sure to be a hit for the eight to thirteen-year old girls.
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