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Aquamarine is a
2006 film starring
JoJo,
Emma Roberts and
Sara Paxton. The film was released in
North America on
March 3,
2006. The movie, loosely based on
a children's book on the same name by
Alice Hoffman, and directed by American Director
Elizabeth Allen was filmed in
Queensland,
Australia
Tagline: A Fish-Out-Of-Water Comedy
Plot
Two teenage girls, Claire (
Emma Roberts) and Hailey (
JoJo) regret that that'll be separated in five days, since Hailey has to move to
Australia because of her mother's job. One night, after a violent storm they find a
mermaid, named
Aquamarine (
Sara Paxton) in the swimming pool of their beach club. The girls are frightened at first, but then curious. They start to talk with Aquamarine and promise her that'll be back in the morning.
When they return, they find Aquamarine in the beach's snack shack, but with a human body instead of a mermaid's. Aquamarine tells them she can assume human form on land during the day if she doesn't get wet. Claire and Hailey befriend Aquamarine, who tells them that she came to land to find love – an idea she knows nothing about, but desires desperately. She tells them that she made a deal with her father: if she finds love in three days, she won't undergo an
arranged marriage. She immediately notices a handsome lifeguard named Raymond (
Jake McDorman) and enlists the help of the two girls to win his
heart in return for the granting of a wish. The girls see their opportunity to keep Hailey from moving and immediately start helping her.
Claire and Hailey's rival — a spoiled, rich girl, Cecilia (
Arielle Kebbel) — tries her best to stop them, but fails. Also prominent is an eccentric,
compassionate caretaker, Leonard, who rescues Aquamarine from public discovery. Eventually, it isn't Raymond that convinces Aquamarine that humans can love, but Claire and Hailey, who are willing to give up their wish and their lives in the aiding of a
friend. Raymond and Aquamarine share a kiss and promise to meet up again in the future, Raymond promises he'll wait for her. Hailey and Claire get their wish from Aquamarine, but decide not to use it until later.
Cast
* Not credited on-screen.
Production
The movie, which is set in
Florida, was filmed in
Australia, with some scenes filmed at
Sea World marine park in
Gold Coast. Various background items and props give away the location, just as the magazines read by the girls in the film.
The producers only employed
five actors from the
USA; the actors who portrayed Hailey, Claire, Aquamarine, Cecilia and Raymond. The rest were Australian actors, some of whom are well-known in Australia. Roy Billing and
Julia Blake, who play Claire's grandparents, have had long distinguished acting careers.
Claudia Karvan, who plays Hailey's mother is an award winning TV star.
Tammin Sursok (Marjorie) is a TV and pop star. Shaun Micalleff (Cecilia's father) is an Australian comedian and TV presenter.
Bruce Spence (Leonard) has had a long Australian career and is remembered for his role in
The Road Warrior.
Dichen Lachman (Beth-Ann) used to play Katya Kinski in
Neighbours.
Sara Paxton required two and a half hours to don and remove Aquamarine's tail. The tail was heavy for the actress to wear, weighing over 100 pounds and was around eight feet long. Paxton took a month of swimming lessons beforehand.
Original soundtrack
The soundtrack was released on
February 21,
2006.
Cheyenne Kimball – "One Original Thing"
Nikki Flores – "Strike"
Sara Paxton – "Connected"
Teddy Geiger – "Gentleman"
Teitur – "One and Only"
Atomic Kitten – "Right Now"
Emma Roberts – "Island in the Sun"
Jonas Brothers – "Time For Me To Fly"
Courtney Jaye – "Can't Behave"
Nikki Cleary – "Summertime Guys"
Mandy Moore – "One Way or Another"
Stellastarr – "Sweet Troubled Soul"
Bodyrockers – "I Like the Way You Move"
Additionally, in 2008 La-La Land Records released a limited edition CD (1000 pressings) of David Hirschfelder's score for the movie.
Box office
Aquamarine was mildly successful. The film grossed $18.6 million at the United States box office and a total of $22.9 million worldwide. Additionally the film has grossed 42 million dollars in DVD rentals and DVD sales. The budget was $12 million.
DVD release
The film was released on DVD on June 13, 2006. The special features included are as follows:
Widescreen & Full Screen Presentations (Flipper Disc)
English DD5.1 Surround
French & Spanish Dolby Surround
English & Spanish subtitles
Scene Specific Cast Commentary
Director and Producer Commentary
6 Deleted Scenes
Featurettes including one looking at AuditionsFurther Information
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